You guys requested something amazing! Something that seemed a bit difficult was extremely easy. I truly enjoyed this dish. It’s a dish that’s just packed with local produce and its very versatile. Provisos can be added and additional vegetables can be added. Having it for the first time I would describe it as this flavorful,… Continue reading Breadfruit Oil Down
Author: Renee
Renee is the chef/host of the online cooking show "Simply Local" on Eatahfood.
Shrimp Mac & Cheese
How can we go wrong with a simple Mac and cheese?? It’s easy, quick and delicious! Today I made it with shrimp but feel free to add your own meat or vegetables. Perfect for a quick fix on lunch or dinner. It’s a really rich dish that’s packed with flavour. Another simple recipe to keep… Continue reading Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Chicken Quiche Lorraine
This savory tart is sure a crowd pleaser! From its dainty appearance to the various fillings and toppings. I thought it was just perfect for Mother’s Day as it’s a simple but an elegant dish to make for mom. You can put her favourite vegetables, meats and cheeses, Make it all vegetarian or all meat!… Continue reading Chicken Quiche Lorraine
Mango Trio
The new season brings new fruits!!!! Mangoes!!! Mangoes have been one of my favourite fruits since I was little. So many different types there is sure a type of mango for everyone. In this episode I used Juile and Zabico mangoes in three different recipes. The Julie has a high sugar content and the Zabico… Continue reading Mango Trio
Tonkabean Cheesecake
I heard of this bean only about two years ago. Never did I know it possessed such a powerful flavour. It’s unique and very concentrated. The tanko bean stems from a flowering tree from the pea family and is a dark brown, flat wrinkled bean from Central and South America. It’s flavours are said to… Continue reading Tonkabean Cheesecake
Cookies
The kids are home so what a perfect way to play/work with them. I had so much fun making this with Janiyah and I am sure you will enjoy with your kids as well or even making alone! This recipe is fairly easy, inexpensive and did I mention fun!!! While making the cookies I got… Continue reading Cookies
Plantain Two Ways
Plantain plantain plantain !!! I have not met anyone who doesn’t love to eat plantains. Here in Trinidad we eat it as a main dish , side dish, anytime and anywhere. We just love it . I decided to make plantain two ways. One is fried and the other is baked. The first one is… Continue reading Plantain Two Ways
Traditional Hot Cross Buns
Eating Hot cross buns for Easter has been a tradition since I was young but little did I know it was not made the traditional way. While making these buns I researched and realized that the traditional way of making these buns were to pipe the cross and then bake them. I was so astonished… Continue reading Traditional Hot Cross Buns
Sweetbread
INGREDIENTS 3 cups bakers’ flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 small coconut 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 2 tsp. Angostura bitters 1 tsp. mixed essence 1/2 cup of each: raisins, cherries, and mixed glazed fruit. 1 cup of coconut water (Additional fruits and sugar) METHOD… Continue reading Sweetbread