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
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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
Macaroni Pelau
The inspiration for this Macaroni Pelau or “Macaroni Lau” recipe came from a video that went viral on TikTok. A few people posted the video to Twitter and asked if I ever heard about it before. This recipe is not a totally foreign concept to me. There are times in the past where I would… Continue reading Macaroni Pelau
Fish Broth
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of fish broth on a Saturday morning after a Friday night of heavy liming. Something about a spicy, steamy bowl of fish broth packed with nutrients and flavor just brings you back to life. We take our time and build flavors with this one to deliver an awesome… Continue reading Fish Broth
Callaloo & Sweet Potato Pie
This Callaloo & Sweet Potato Pie is an update to an existing recipe on the website. I used the Ice House 1924 Chopped Dasheen Bush and Sweet Potato Cubes to cut down considerably on my prep time. This is a perfect vegetarian Sunday lunch to whip up for the family during this Lenten season. Special… Continue reading Callaloo & Sweet Potato Pie
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
Trinbagonian food is a love language
By Stephanie Ramlogan Fry aloo is my love language; Trini food, home-cooked over a gas stove. Fry bake, fry shark, accra, coo-coo, stew chicken and black eyed peas. Sometimes an electric stove can cook up my love too, but when there is fire, my true passion infuses the pot. When I love, I would wake… Continue reading Trinbagonian food is a love language
Cooking Callaloo in Foreign
By Stephanie Ramlogan In 2018 I moved from Trinidad and came to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a neighbourhood with plenty Caribbean influence. The small stretch of Nostrand Avenue in my immediate surroundings had at least three roti shops I knew about, and all of them sold doubles too. There were West Indian groceries stocked with Crix… Continue reading Cooking Callaloo in Foreign
Homemade Pasta with Eggplant Bolognese
Fresh, homemade pasta does not require a machine. Sure, it would be more convenient but we won’t let that stop us from enjoying fresh pasta. Truth is, making fresh pasta from scratch is easier than you think and while it may be a bit daunting the first time you do it, it gets easier with… Continue reading Homemade Pasta with Eggplant Bolognese