Almond-Peach Muffins (recipe)
Filed Under dairy, desserts, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch | Posted on May 11, 2008
I first made these muffins late last year as the dessert portion of a Shabbat menu. Light, moist, and not too sweet they would make a perfect complement to an afternoon tea The recipe is also very forgiving in terms of composition. Feel free to vary the type of nuts and fruits used, you’ll […]
Coconut Bake (recipe)
Filed Under pareve, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, breads | Posted on March 2, 2008
OK guys, so sorry for taking so long to return but things have been INSANE! Avon has been taking over my life, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely unexpected! It’s quickly becoming my main source of income, which after a year of having little to no income is a very welcome thing, […]
Mango Lassi (recipe)
Filed Under dairy, beverages, vegetarian | Posted on October 7, 2007
I’ve been dreaming of mango lassi for some time now. Mango lassi was something I first discovered during my college years in the US and I haven’t had it since returning to Trinidad seven years ago. This rich cool, slightly tart, beverage is the perfect complement to spicy, fiery cuisines and is also hearty (and […]
Meatless Cassava Oiled-Down (recipe)
Filed Under pareve, vegetarian, sides | Posted on September 13, 2007
Oiled down (also more commonly referred to as ‘oildown’) is one of those truly transcendent West Indian delights. As I wrote, in one of this blog’s first entries:
“Oil Down, is a colloquial Caribbean name for any dish of starchy vegetables cooked in coconut milk until all the milk is absorbed and the ingredients have turned […]
Braised Pumpkin and Potatoes (recipe)
Filed Under pareve, potatoes, vegetarian, sides | Posted on September 7, 2007
I’m always looking for interesting and creative side dishes. The kind that can be used both formally and informally. This recipe fit the bill. Warm creamy potatoes and sweet pumpkin slices combine to create an unexpected comfort food vibe, while the vibrant notes of fresh basil, make it exciting enough for guests’ palates.
Braised […]








