Tag: vegetarian

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

Butter Cassava

Cassava is my favorite provision of all time. It is one of the most versatile provisions that appears in great dishes like soups, fries, fufu and pone. Butter Cassava is a simple but extremely delicious side dish you can prepare to have with your favorite meat or legume. Cassava that has been boiled perfectly is… Continue reading Butter Cassava

Breadfruit Fritters

Sometimes you get a breadfruit with every intention of cooking it on the same day or the day after but things go awry and you end up with an overripe one on your hands. This recipe is a great way to salvage that overripe breadfruit. Breadfruit Fritters Ingredients 3 cups breadfruit pulp 2 large eggs… Continue reading Breadfruit Fritters

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