Salads! Our Top 10 of 2022
Am I the only one that vows to eat healthier every year? (Well in my case every Monday but I digresss). Here is a list of our top 10 Salad Posts of 2022 to help you to stay on track!
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TriniGourmet’s Top 10 Posts of 2022!
I can’t believe that we’re almost at the end of another year! Where did the time go?? As we tie up loose ends I thought I would share the top ten most popular posts on the site for 2022. Interestingly all of the dishes are …
Indian Arrival Day Menu
May 30th is Indian Arrival Day, a public holiday here in Trinidad and Tobago. Indian Arrival Day commemorates the arrival of the first East Indian labourers to our shores. From the National Library Website:Indian Arrival Day, celebrated on 30th May, commemorates the arrival of the …
Trinidad Coleslaw (recipe)
How have I had this site for so long (16 years!) and not posted a recipe yet for Trini Coleslaw? I was so sure that I had, but only realised recently that the closest that I had was a recipe for Grated Carrot & Raisin …
Sweet & Sticky Shiitake Mushrooms
From time to time on my Twitch stream a viewer gets the chance to select an ingredient that I should develop a dish around. My most recent challenge however has been, well a challenge! If anyone knows where I can get poppyseeds here in Trinidad …
8 Bright & Nutritious Salads From Our Archives!
Here are 8 of our most popular salads posted through the years. Fom fresh salsas to lightly steamed vegetables, you are sure to find something to enjoy! 1. East Indian Chickpea Salad In Trinidad cuisine chickpeas (channa) are routinely served curried or fried. Rarely do …
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Roasted (Scotch Bonnet) Pepper Chutney [Recipe]
Roasted Pepper Chutney?! It’s not much of a surprise that many Trinbagonians like more than a little heat in their dishes. I mean, considering many of the hottest peppers in the world originated here it makes perfect sense! Having said that, although I’ve had a …
Xaymaca Barbecued Tofu (Recipe)
This recipe, Xaymaca Barbecued Tofu, is from my 2nd favourite plant-based Caribbean Cookbook “Delicious Jamaica” and I made it on my Twitch stream last month. What’s my fave? Caribbean Vegan from Taymer Mason! Dun know! But I digress.. ? Although I don’t quite understand the …
Stewed Soya Chunks (recipe)
Stew Beef? No! Stewed Soya Chunks! My secret? Seasoning them slightly more assertively than if I was using meat. Even though I only buy “Seasoned” chunks, they still need more… well … seasoning! Then season them the same way you would meat. What does this …
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Chi Chi Dango Mochi [RECIPE]
Is it just me or is the year speeding up ridiculously all of a sudden? I made these vegan and gluten-free Japanese Chi Chi Dango Mochi Cakes back in April on my Twitch stream but it already feels like years ago! This was my first …
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Chocolate & Banana “Nice Cream” [RECIPE]
A delicious treat, this Chocolate & Banana “Nice Cream” uses only three vegan ingredients for its base. Add in all the mix-ins and toppings you want! When I made this on-stream last month, I polled my chat as to what mix-ins they wanted. I just …
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Coconut-Creamed Corn and Grains [RECIPE]
I made this Bon Appetit recipe for Coconut-Creamed Corn and Grains, on my Twitch stream, way back in April! I used brown jasmine rice for the grain and fried up my own onion rings (not pictured). They definitely add a much needed savory “bite” …
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Mango Chow [RECIPE]
Hand a Trini some slightly under-ripe (or tart) fruit and many’s first thought will be “Time to make a chow!”. Light and spicy, chow consists of marinating fruit in a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic and (essential) chadon beni/bandhania/culantro. It’s a great quencher and quite …
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Skillet Potatoes & Green Beans [RECIPE]
This recipe for Skillet Potatoes & Green Beans comes from Budget Bytes and, even though the final result is richly flavored, it couldn’t be simpler to bring together. Don’t worry if everyone thinks you had to slave over a stove to get these results. It …
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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie [RECIPE]
When I started to prepare this recipe for Vegan Shepherd’s Pie on my Twitch stream last week a viewer said that sometimes you just need a good one-pot dish In your arsenal. Well, this is definitely one! As this recipe is a vegan one, it …
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Bhagi Rice [RECIPE]
Simple yet satisfying Trinidadian Bhagi Rice is a wholesome, nutritional side that complements many main dishes, including curries and stews.
RECIPE: Eggplant Vegetable Medley (Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker) + Join Me On My New Twitch Journey!
Happy New Year everyone! It’s so good to be back from the Holiday ‘Break’. I hope you’re all well 🙂 I’m brimming with ideas for the blog and this brand over the next 12 months and I’ve already started rolling them out. Firstly my Patreon …
Trinidad Paime (recipe)
As promised, here is a recipe for Paime (pron. PAY-me)! Paime is basically a sweet version of the savoury pastelle. I only recently discovered that Paime is also a traditional Xmas dish. Well that explains why it seemed I never could find it lol! No …
QUICK GINGER BEER Recipe at Epicurious.com
Well you know how Trinis like how to do everything las’ minute? 🙂 If you don’t have enough time to try my mother’s ginger beer recipe, here is a quick recipe from Epicurious.com that needs only 24 hours fermentation. Best of luck! 😀 Click here …
Carmen’s Jamaican Ginger Beer (recipe)
My mom’s Jamaican Ginger Beer brewing in the sun 😀 The above scene and bottle feel as though they have always been with me, they occur with such comforting regularity. Ginger beer is something that is enjoyed by both Trinis and Jamaicans however in my …
Jamaican Sorrel Rum Punch (recipe)
When I first made this in 2006 it was my first time using a pack of dried sorrel for a recipe. I was pleasantly surprised. If you allow it to steep overnight the results are pretty damn good. The below recipe is my …
Banana-Papaya Smoothie (recipe)
Since 2009 I have actively incorporated more raw and vegan dishes into my regular diet and have found the benefits to be multifold. For one my body hasn’t succumbed to flus the way it regularly did in the past and I have found that many …
Sarina’s Trinidad-Style Garlic Sauce (recipe)
No local condiment series would be complete without a recipe for Trini Garlic Sauce. It’s just one of those local favourites that can be found everywhere from beachside stands , to popular ‘grill’ joints as well as streetside food vendors. Indeed many street vendors have …
