The latest episode of EAF Presents features Reshmi from Taste Of Trini and she made a Stewed Chicken Soup. I never heard of making chicken soup this way before but I was intrigued by the idea because the flavor combinations in my head worked well together. The final product was as flavourful as I imagined.… Continue reading Stewed Chicken Soup
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Leftover Ham & Black Eyed Peas Soup
Today is Old Year’s Day and we’re sticking to that West African tradition of having Black Eyed Peas to bring prosperity in the year to come. For the black eyed peas soup we’re using chopped ham to add a meaty, smoky flavour to our soup. Ingredients: 1 Medium Onion 3 1/2 Cups Pumpkin 6 Cloves… Continue reading Leftover Ham & Black Eyed Peas Soup
Vegan Dasheen (Taro) “Oil-Down” & Callaloo Hash
Sometimes I feel like straying from the typical festive rice, lasagne and pastelles for Christmas lunch. Usually for me that means making dishes using ground provisions, mainly because my Christmas lunch prep almost always begins with a market run and since Callaloo and boiled Dasheen is a vegan dish I enjoy making during the year… Continue reading Vegan Dasheen (Taro) “Oil-Down” & Callaloo Hash
Ochro Hash
Going to keep it 100 with you, this was totally unplanned and born out of a need to clear out the odds and ends in the crisper in my fridge. We on a zero wastage campaign so nothing goes to waste. Basically I’m showing you how to take scraps and make full meals so this… Continue reading Ochro Hash
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
Pak Choi & Beef Soup
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
Fish Broth
Ingredients 2lbs Red snapper (cut into 3’ thick ) 2tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Butter 3-4Orchros (big chunks) ½ C Pumpkin (sliced thinly) 2 onions (red and white sliced thinly) 5 Garlic cloves (small diced) 2 Sprigs Chive, Celery, Thyme, Chadon Beni 1 Carrot (sliced thinly) 1 Sweet pepper (sliced thinly ) 2limes 1Habanero pepper… Continue reading Fish Broth
Ochro Rice
INGREDIENTS 2 large pigtail bones, cut up in bite size pieces 12 ochroes, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 leaves chadon beni, chopped 2 leaves parsley 2 sprigs chive, chopped 1/2 cup pumpkin, chopped 2 cups uncooked rice (parboiled) 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups water 2 tbsp vegetable Oil salt… Continue reading Ochro Rice
ChefChat @ THE CENTRO TTRW2016
We tend to look at foreign brands as elements that erode local culture. While in some cases that might be true, there are instances that demonstrate how the right balance can actually enhance and develop what we know. The Centro in The Courtyard by Marriott does that. Executive Chef Raymond Joseph (one of the few… Continue reading ChefChat @ THE CENTRO TTRW2016