This Middle Eastern classic dish goes for a spin with Grace Corned Beef! This version of cooked kibbeh uses spices and quinoa for the outside and corned beef with sautéed onions on the inside. The cucumber yogurt dipping sauce is refreshing to balance the spices while complementing the flavors of this Corned Beef Kibbeh. Corned… Continue reading Corned Beef Kibbeh
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Recipes featured on the Simply Local series
Jerk Chicken
Chef Damien heats things up in the kitchen with this easy but extremely delicious Jerk Chicken Recipe. Jerk Seasoning is careful blend of herbs, spices and different aromatics. Using the Grace Jamaican Jerk Seasoning as a not-so-secret ingredient, delivers all that complex flavor with every spoonful. What is Jerk? “Jerk refers to a traditional Jamaican… Continue reading Jerk Chicken
Curry Corned Mutton
This Curried Corned Mutton is a twist on the traditional Keema Matar dish. This recipe features freshly toasted spices that bring layers of flavor to the GRACE Corned Mutton. This was easy to prepare and a delightful change to the usual corned beef. You can add green peas for a touch of sweetness but it’s… Continue reading Curry Corned Mutton
Coconut Ceviche
Coconut Ceviche…a little twist on the traditional Peruvian classic! In Peru, ceviche is often eaten as an appetizer and is popular at gatherings. This dish is often made with fresh fish mixed with lime juice along with seasonings such peppers and onions, and usually finished with corn and sweet potato. In this twist, we use… Continue reading Coconut Ceviche
Pão De Quejio
Pão de queijo is the cheese puff of Brazil! These cheese breads are popular across Brazil, similar to how hops bread is in Trinidad & Tobago. Found at almost every bakery, this bread is traditionally made with tapioca flour, butter and cheese. These little bites are perfect with coffee or tea and ideal for breakfast or… Continue reading Pão De Quejio
Smoked Herring & Coconut Bake
Pot bake or roast bake is a staple breakfast item in Trinidad & Tobago. This recipe rekindles fond memories of my mom making pot roast coconut bake. The filling of choice is the iconic smoke herring which is ubiquitous in breakfast shops across the country. Some people have an aversion to smoke herring because of… Continue reading Smoked Herring & Coconut Bake
Vegan Roast
This is a great plant based recipe to try for the holiday season. This vegan roast uses a medley of pumpkin, plantain, aromatics, herbs and spices to deliver a dish that is sure to impress. This recipe can also be tweaked to your preference. You can add legumes, other vegetables and grains or even incorporate… Continue reading Vegan Roast
Lentil Pastelle
Adanna and her mom share an amazing recipe for lentil pastelle. These pastelles are the perfect plant based alternative to add to your line up this holiday season. Adanna Lewis is the owner of Ad-Yana Foods who specialize in vegan and vegetarian food products. They do limited orders of this lentil pastelle for Christmas so… Continue reading Lentil Pastelle
Cocoa Tea
For many of us, “Cocoa Tea” is something we saw our grandmothers make but never attempted ourselves. Chrisal reminisces on having this every Christmas with her family and is in the kitchen today to show you just how easy it is to make. She also includes her variation to this classic hot beverage that makes… Continue reading Cocoa Tea