Tag: vegan

Black Beans

Black beans are a late addition to my repertoire.  Dining at Taryn’s is definitely an influence and inspiration to start cooking black beans more often. This is one of those recipes that combines simple ingredients to achieve something absolutely delicious. And while I did not grow up eating black beans, now they are something of… Continue reading Black Beans

Dasheen Bush Bhagi

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

Pumpkin Talkari

Pumpkin talkari is one of my favorite sides when having roti, especially sada or buss-up-shut. My go-to combo when ordering sada is a combination of pumpkin and bhagi with slight pepper. I don’t use a lot of ingredients in my pumpkin talkari but what I aim to achieve is using the right combination of ingredients… Continue reading Pumpkin Talkari

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

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is one of my favorite salads to make and eat. There are so many flavors and textures happening in this dish. From the freshness of crisp parsley, the coolness of mint, zesty flavors from fresh lemon juice and some added heartiness from the cous cous. Add a layer of complexity in flavor with pomegranate… Continue reading Tabbouleh

A Veggie Bites Christmas

Have yourself a veggie bites Christmas – an amazing medley of flavors and textures on one plate! Try this delicious vegan recipe for the holidays that brings together the Ad-Yana Foods Veggie Bites, Hummus & Roasted Vegetables, all drizzled with a festive Sorrel reduction. Ad-Yana Foods products are available at the following locations: The Happy… Continue reading A Veggie Bites Christmas

Cassava Porridge

Here’s another reason why cassava is the best root crop of all time. I discovered a new way to prepare cassava for breakfast, thanks to the Guerrero sisters at Café Mariposa. This Cassava Porridge is warm and wholesome with layers of flavor. The Angostura Aromatic Bitters gives it that nostalgic feel, just like the porridge… Continue reading Cassava Porridge

Shiro Wot

Shiro Wot is a delicious, vegan Ethiopian stew. The main ingredient in Shiro Wot is Shrio powder which is a combination of chickpea flour and berbere spice. Shiro powder is easy to make from scratch once you have your berbere spice blend on hand. Check out how to make that spice blend here. This is… Continue reading Shiro Wot

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