Carnival is just around the corner and I know everyone is trying to stay fit and eat healthy. So I made this simply delicious soup just fit for the occasion. Full of hearty goodness and also very easy. Pak choi is my favourite green leafy vegetable to eat. It cooks very fast and it has… Continue reading Pak Choi & Beef Soup
Author: Renee
Renee is the chef/host of the online cooking show "Simply Local" on Eatahfood.
Turkey Salad
Hi Guys HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Leftovers! What a great way to start off the year. It isn’t much preparation so it makes life easier for you, keeps the family happy and it’s quick and easy too. Turkey is really versatile so you can get creative and use your leftovers and make a great dish. When… Continue reading Turkey Salad
Accara
Black eye peas is said to bring you good luck and great fortune for the New Year. Traditionally around this time of the year you would see everyone making a dish with the peas. Some make a cook-up with rice and the peas or some just stew the peas and enjoy on its own. This… Continue reading Accara
Sorrel
One of my favourite drinks for the season is definitely SORREL! When I parang I always make it my agenda to have some. Sorrel is so versatile you can make drinks, sauces and even jams. In Trinidad it grows only around Christmas time. We take the florets and boil them using lovely spices like ginger,… Continue reading Sorrel
Pastelles
When I think about a Christmas food item I immediately look for pastelles .In my home this is something we stock up on until the end of January because we love it so much. A pastelle is a beautiful marriage between a soft cornmeal dough and tasty meat or even vegetables. People always think pastelles… Continue reading Pastelles
Trini Black Cake
Black cake!!! Where do I start! I always knew what time of the year it was simply because I will see a huge jar of fruits soaking at my grandmother house. I knew Christmas time was soon approaching!!! I love all the features in this cake. Firstly this recipe is very simple and has easy… Continue reading Trini Black Cake
Ponche De Creme Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS: 1 Can Cuisine Condensed Milk 2 Cups Heavy Cream (cold) 1 Teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Cup Ponche De Crème (cold) METHOD: Beat cold heavy cream on medium in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until medium peaks form. Note: (I usually use a hand mixer and it would take much longer about… Continue reading Ponche De Creme Ice Cream
Ponche De Creme
[themify_col grid=”2-1 first”] INGREDIENT 2 Cups Angostura White Oak Rum 6 Eggs 3 Cans Cuisine Full Cream Evaporated Milk 2 Cans Cuisine Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 Lime (rind) 1 Nutmeg 1 Star Anise 3 Cloves 5 All spice 2 tbsp Mixed essence (vanilla, lemon and almond) 1 tbsp Angostura bitters [/themify_col][themify_col grid=”2-1″] METHOD In a… Continue reading Ponche De Creme
Homemade Bread
INGREDIENTS Main Dough 6 Cups Cuisine Flour 1 tbsp White Sugar 1 Packet Yeast 1 tbsp Salt 1 tbsp Baking Powder 2 tbsp Butter 2 Cups Water Cinnamon Sugar mixture 1 tbsp Cinnamon ½ C Raisins METHOD Grease 2 loaf pans. In a bowl add the flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking powder. Combine well… Continue reading Homemade Bread