Trinidad Macaroni Pie. I had often wondered if there is such a thing in a definitive sense, however I have gotten so many hits with that as a search term that I now have to believe that there is. Coupled with the fact that my Jamaican mother does not make this dish more than once a leap year (and when she does she does in a -very- different manner) and I have to believe that Trinidad Macaroni pie is indeed not universal in nature.
This dish is a stereotypical part of the traditional Trinidadian Sunday lunch and is also offered in cubed form at BBQs and other casual outdoor functions. Feel free to play around with the proportions. A sprinkling of parsley on top after it comes out of the oven, though not traditional, adds a dash of colour and enough appearance of ‘nutrition’ to soothe any guilt you may have over the comforting (but over the top) fatty starchy content 
Trinidad Macaroni Pie
(Adapted from a recipe in the Naparima Girls’ High School Cookbook)
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 pk macaroni
2 eggs
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
28-32 oz. evaporated milk
1 onion, finely minced
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced
salt
pepper
METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Boil macaroni in salted water
3. Beat eggs, combine in large bowl with onion, pepper, cheese, salt, pepper, and evaporated milk
4. Drain macaroni and let cool
5. Combine macaroni with egg mixture.
6. Pour everything into a baked oven-ready dish
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes
8. Let cool/set 15-20 minutes before serving
Makes 8 servings
This post was originally published January 31, 2007. It has been updated twice since then.
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Here we go again. When are people going to learn that it is NOT OKAY to steal/borrow without permission/ not give credit?
How many more instances are we going to have to highlight and fight before it stops? Its so EASY – ASK!
Sorry this happened to you again Sarina! An tanks…ah goin tuh put some peppa in meh pie!:D
.-= Kris´s last blog ..Artist Interview: Ally and Nely (Girl ninjas who scrapbook!) =-.
Here we go again. When are people going to learn that it is NOT OKAY to steal/borrow without permission/ not give credit?
How many more instances are we going to have to highlight and fight before it stops? Its so EASY – ASK!
Sorry this happened to you again Sarina! An tanks…ah goin tuh put some peppa in meh pie!:D
.-= Kris´s last blog ..Artist Interview: Ally and Nely (Girl ninjas who scrapbook!) =-.
hi Sarina,
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hi Sarina,
I wanted to alert you to CreativeCommons.or, they offer licenses to protect your work. there are 5 or 6 options and all are free, I believe all their services are also free. They also monitor and advise those who use your content. I definitely recommend that you add one of the licenses to your website and articles. -darrel
below is a link to the license options.
creativecommons.org/about/licenses/
Sarina -
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed this recipe. I tweeked a little with my husband’s help from his memories of growing up in Trinidad. Once it was finished the smile on my husband’s face was well worth the time and effort to research his homeland food. I will be trying out some of your other recipes real soon. The Macaroni Pie is a favorite of our friends and family. Thank you so much!
Sarina -
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed this recipe. I tweeked a little with my husband’s help from his memories of growing up in Trinidad. Once it was finished the smile on my husband’s face was well worth the time and effort to research his homeland food. I will be trying out some of your other recipes real soon. The Macaroni Pie is a favorite of our friends and family. Thank you so much!
Onions ROCK !!!
Onions ROCK !!!
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