Ever had a good fry bake and saltfish? A soft, tasty fry bake that has a fluffiness to it? In this recipe for fry bake and saltfish I used baking powder but a lot of persons use yeast. Both are leaveners and they both work well. Here in sweet T&T we have fry bake with… Continue reading Fry Bake and Salt Fish
Category: SIMPLY LOCAL
Recipes featured on the Simply Local series
Vegan Black Bean Burger
In the past I have made a lot of vegetarian dishes but I do believe this is the first for a vegan burger. Vanessa is a Youtuber and she makes strictly vegetarian / vegan-based recipes. I am always willing to learn so I thought this would have been a perfect time to brush up on… Continue reading Vegan Black Bean Burger
BBQ Lime
As we close off season 3 I thought it would be fitting to have a lime. Food always brings people together and Barbeque is just one of those dishes that puts a smile on everyone’s face. Simple dishes with a comforting flavour. The ribs fall off the bones and the sauce is sticky and tasty… Continue reading BBQ Lime
Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Comfort for this rainy season! A warm bowl of pumpkin soup is honestly one of the best comfort foods I can think of for all this coldness. I love this soup for the additional spices. Paring cinnamon and pumpkin has always placed a smile on my face. I added some additional Fenugreek seeds for nuttiness… Continue reading Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Basil Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil and pasta can mean only one thing! Extraordinary! I love using fresh basil to make pesto. Pesto is simply another classic sauce Italians use on their pasta. Traditionally it’s made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine-nuts, garlic and fresh parmesan but in today’s world a lot of variations have been created. The basil… Continue reading Basil Pesto Pasta
Banana Coconut Muffins
Bananas or coconut? Why not both! I love this combo because they always pair so well together. Muffins are really easy and does not take much time to bake as cakes or pastries would. When just baked these muffins transform the entire kitchen to a heavenly place. The crunch of the coconut on top was… Continue reading Banana Coconut Muffins
Granola energy bites
One word! Irresistible! Now I’m not as healthy as I should be but these bites could be the game changer for me. They are packed a lot with nutrients and vitamins. Providing fiber, protein and energy boosting that are a perfect start to your day. It involves no baking or cooking but some hand work.… Continue reading Granola energy bites
Sweet & Savory Puffs
This classic French dish is an ultimate show shopper. Pate Choux or Choux pastry can be made into a variety of sweet or savory dishes. I love this versatile mixture for making puffs. Puffs are one of those familiar items persons would bring to a house lime or even for class parties. I remember growing… Continue reading Sweet & Savory Puffs
No-Churn Sawine Ice Cream
Whether it’s called Sawine, Saywine, Sahwine or even Suhwine many can attest that its one of the favored desserts for Eid. This is one of the many dishes Muslims across the world eat to celebrate the end of Ramadan. It reminds me of porridge because its rich, creamy and packed with spices. Vermicelli is one… Continue reading No-Churn Sawine Ice Cream