Sada roti has been one of my favourites since I was a little girl. My cousin Rebecca would come home and make it for my family all the time. I was always amazed how she would get it perfect each time. I was never into kneading flour but I have tried over the years to… Continue reading Sada & Choka
Author: Renee
Renee is the chef/host of the online cooking show "Simply Local" on Eatahfood.
Macaroni Pie
A Sunday lunch just isn’t the same without a great Macaroni pie!!! So simple yet versatile this dish lends itself as a side dish for many other dishes like stew chicken, Callaloo and many others. This version contains eggs but it can be made without it and still hold a great substance. To my surprise… Continue reading Macaroni Pie
Coo Coo & Stew Fish
This is one for the books! This dish is a Caribbean favourite and I love it. There are many ways to make this dish. Some people love to simmer the fish in the tomato sauce while I like to fry mine first and then add it to the sauce. Frying the fish first prevents it… Continue reading Coo Coo & Stew Fish
Stuffed Curry Crab Dumplings
Who doesn’t love dumplings?? I love a good curry crab just as much as any Trinbagonian but I often do not like to take the meat out of its shell. So I made this stuffed curried crab dumpling recipe but I also wanted to up the ante. Making the dumplings into pot stickers was surprisingly… Continue reading Stuffed Curry Crab Dumplings
Curry Shrimp Sushi
Sushi has become one of the fastest growing trends in T& T. Everyone is becoming more aware of its presence here. I wanted to take this trend and infuse it with our local flavours. It being Lenten season I used shrimp and some vegetables to create this flavourful dish. I loved the fact of infusing… Continue reading Curry Shrimp Sushi
Dinner For Two
I cannot believe its valentines day already! It’s a day for love and of course a great meal. I made here a fantastic dinner for two. This can be shared with your sufficient other, best friends, family or just alone. The creamy scallop potatoes are given a local twist with some fresh herbs and spices… Continue reading Dinner For Two
Chicken Pelau
This one pot wonder that just makes me smile. Chicken Pelau is one of the first meals I leant to cook and instantly fell in love. It is a very simple yet tasty dish. This can be eaten with different types of meat such as: chicken, beef or fish and the list goes on believe… Continue reading Chicken Pelau
Breakfast Bowls
Hey guys, Carnival time is in full swing and in my country it’s a time to have a lot of fun but also to keep fit. In this busy season no one has the time for breakfast but I have a great solution as its quick, simple and did I mention delicious. I myself fall… Continue reading Breakfast Bowls
Tropical Chicken Salad
Hey guys, I have another great meal for this Carnival season. This time it’s a salad but not just any salad. It’s filled with both vegetables and fruits and yes there is chicken! The dish is very unique because in the salad there are little bits of Portugal bursting throughout with flavour. A simple citrus… Continue reading Tropical Chicken Salad