This next level tuna salad is one of those recipes where when you try it you will ask yourself “why didn’t I think of doing this before?”. I’m saying tuna salad but in local parlance we refer to it as tuna paste. So don’t let the title lead you down a path of spinach leaves… Continue reading Next Level Tuna Salad
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Recipes by Baidawi
Black Beans
Black beans are a late addition to my repertoire. Dining at Taryn’s is definitely an influence and inspiration to start cooking black beans more often. This is one of those recipes that combines simple ingredients to achieve something absolutely delicious. And while I did not grow up eating black beans, now they are something of… Continue reading Black Beans
Dasheen Bush Bhagi
Bhagi was one of those dishes that I was not fond of as a child but developed a love for in adulthood. Dasheen Bush Bhagi is my favorite iteration of the dish although I enjoy it made with chorai bhagi as well. As a side dish or takari/talkari for roti, bhagi presently ranks as number… Continue reading Dasheen Bush Bhagi
Pumpkin Talkari
Pumpkin talkari is one of my favorite sides when having roti, especially sada or buss-up-shut. My go-to combo when ordering sada is a combination of pumpkin and bhagi with slight pepper. I don’t use a lot of ingredients in my pumpkin talkari but what I aim to achieve is using the right combination of ingredients… Continue reading Pumpkin Talkari
Okra (Ochro) Rice
One-pot rice dishes are staples in the Caribbean with dishes like Pelau and Rice & Peas being iconic symbols of Caribbean cuisine. This okra (ochro) rice recipe is a very popular one pot rice dish that is enjoyed in Trinidad & Tobago. Whether you prepare it using pigtail, saltfish or keep it vegan, this is… Continue reading Okra (Ochro) Rice
Crispy Fried Chicken Strips
Fried chicken strips or chicken tenders is one of my favorite liming foods or “cutters”. I love a homestyle, well seasoned fried chicken, preferably boneless for ease of eating and enjoyed with a mixture of soy sauce, ketchup and pepper. Try these crispy fried chicken strips that are well seasoned and marinated in yogurt. Wash… Continue reading Crispy Fried Chicken Strips
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is one of my favorite salads to make and eat. There are so many flavors and textures happening in this dish. From the freshness of crisp parsley, the coolness of mint, zesty flavors from fresh lemon juice and some added heartiness from the cous cous. Add a layer of complexity in flavor with pomegranate… Continue reading Tabbouleh
Just Good Shrimp
This is “just good shrimp”! A simple recipe that uses just the right balance of ingredients to create amazing flavor. Achieve perfect results with just a couple herbs, some minced garlic and a couple dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters and Angostura Orange Bitters. “Just Good Shrimp” Ingredients 1lb shrimp (cleaned & de-veined) 3 cloves garlic… Continue reading Just Good Shrimp
Spatchcock Chicken
Spatchcock Chicken is a method where you basically flatten your whole chicken to allow it to roast faster and cook more evenly in the oven. This recipe uses a careful blend of aromatics, herbs and spices along with a couple dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters and Angostura Orange Bitters to make a wonderful marinade. Marinate… Continue reading Spatchcock Chicken