Comfort for this rainy season! A warm bowl of pumpkin soup is honestly one of the best comfort foods I can think of for all this coldness. I love this soup for the additional spices. Paring cinnamon and pumpkin has always placed a smile on my face. I added some additional Fenugreek seeds for nuttiness… Continue reading Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Tag: vegetarian
Basil Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil and pasta can mean only one thing! Extraordinary! I love using fresh basil to make pesto. Pesto is simply another classic sauce Italians use on their pasta. Traditionally it’s made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine-nuts, garlic and fresh parmesan but in today’s world a lot of variations have been created. The basil… Continue reading Basil Pesto Pasta
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
Mac & Cheese Spring Rolls with Spicy Banana Ketchup
Yield: Dozen Spring Rolls Ingredients Mac & Cheese 1 Cup of Elbow Pasta ( Boiled ) 6 Rations of Bacon ( Small Dice ) 1 Tsp of Minced Garlic 1 Tsp of Minced Onions 5 Oz of Minced Beef 2 Tbsp of Chilli Infused Coconut Oil 2 Tbsp of Flour 2 Cups of Milk ½… Continue reading Mac & Cheese Spring Rolls with Spicy Banana Ketchup
Vegan Corn Pie
Vegan Corn Pie Recipe This Vegan Corn Pie Recipe is one of those dishes that people go crazy for. I’m not sure if it’s the sweetness of the corn or the amount of flavours the dish has to offer. Regardless, its my favourite of all the pies. Growing up having Corn Pie meant that something… Continue reading Vegan Corn Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
This recipe for sweet potato pie is one I came up with a couple years ago. I experimented with a combination of spices and different herbs but ultimately settled on this combination. Sweet potato is… well… sweet, so I used precise flavor combinations to contrast and compliment the sweetness. I did weigh the sweet potatoes… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie
Plantain Two Ways
Plantain plantain plantain !!! I have not met anyone who doesn’t love to eat plantains. Here in Trinidad we eat it as a main dish , side dish, anytime and anywhere. We just love it . I decided to make plantain two ways. One is fried and the other is baked. The first one is… Continue reading Plantain Two Ways
Sada & Choka
Sada roti has been one of my favourites since I was a little girl. My cousin Rebecca would come home and make it for my family all the time. I was always amazed how she would get it perfect each time. I was never into kneading flour but I have tried over the years to… Continue reading Sada & Choka
Macaroni Pie
A Sunday lunch just isn’t the same without a great Macaroni pie!!! So simple yet versatile this dish lends itself as a side dish for many other dishes like stew chicken, Callaloo and many others. This version contains eggs but it can be made without it and still hold a great substance. To my surprise… Continue reading Macaroni Pie