Lima beans have been on my radar to try for the longest while. I was also planning to do a hummus recipe because a few people requested it. So this was the perfect opportunity to get into the kitchen and do a bit of experimentation with baby lima beans. This baby lima bean hummus is… Continue reading Baby Lima Bean Hummus
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Boil Corn
We on like boil corn! Boiled corn was a rather popular street food back in the 80s, or at least to my recollection. You could find corn vendors lined up around the Queen’s Park Savannah selling this popular dish. They would serve it in the leaf and it would be piping hot and full of… Continue reading Boil Corn
Tres Salsas
When we think of salsa, we may either think of the perfect dip for a chip or the rhythms of Latin music to move our feet and hips! We’ll save the second type of salsa for another time 🙂 Inspired by my travels to Mexico and the approaching celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, tres salsas… Continue reading Tres Salsas
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
Sahorie Kaheena
What do you get when you mix Saheena with Kachorie? Is it Sahorie or Kaheena? This recipe is a kitchen experiment that I embarked upon while utilizing some dasheen bush I had in my refrigerator. The final product is a delicious vegan fritter that is the perfect snack to have while liming with friends or… Continue reading Sahorie Kaheena
Cheese Paste
You can make a great cheese paste with only four ingredients. All you need is cheese, mayo, mustard and pepper sauce in the right proportions to nail a foolproof spread. Of course, I’m taking it beyond the basics and sharing some great tips on how to achieve something smooth and spreadable. People typically add butter… Continue reading Cheese Paste
Pholourie
Pholourie is arguably T&T’s #1 street food snack that comes in a brown paper bag with a serving of sauce or chutney. For many of us, this “fried fritter” brings back childhood memories of Sunday evenings around the savannah. This tradition still continues, not only by the savannah but also at your favourite pie man… Continue reading Pholourie
Lamb Gyros
Gyros are one of the most loved street foods in Trinidad and Tobago. They are quick, tasty and prepared on the spot usually in a vicinity where drinking and liming is taking place. For this recipe Chef Brigette Joseph takes the “mystery” out of the mysterious large cones of meat we see by the vendors.… Continue reading Lamb Gyros
Empanadas
Chrisal shares her take on the ever popular Venezuelan street food – EMPANADAS. These empanadas were a great way to get her fried food fix and are easy to make. They can be filled with anything you like – cheese, steak, veggies, black beans and eaten as is or with a dipping sauce. The corn… Continue reading Empanadas