How to make mac & cheese just a tiny bit less guilty pleasure 😉 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1lb rotini pasta 1 small butternut squash 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/3 cup cream cheese 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1 small chili pepper, finely minced 3 […]
Corn soup is a Trini favourite and it’s easy to see why. You wouldn’t think so at first glance but Trini corn soup is actually very hearty and filling. It’s loaded with potatoes, carrots, split peas, coconut milk and herbs that come together to form the most delicious and smooth soup base and the addition […]
[ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 8 choi sum stems, sliced 3/4 cup Moruga Hill rice 1/2 cup coconut milk ginger, finely diced onion, finely diced garlic, finely diced bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbsps Sesame seeds 1/4 cup cashew nuts Chive, chopped Chilli oil [/ingredients] [directions title=”Directions”] Boil rice according to directions with salt and coconut milk Sautee […]
Wanted to share a pretty pastel, Easter recipe and thought these were perfect! Coloured the perfect purple naturally from sweet potatoes, you are going to love this twist if you love sweet potato or pumpkin pie, and cheesecake. Note that these are meant to make mini muffin or muffin sized, so there is a higher […]
I always say I LOVE roasting vegetables, especially when you don’t know what to do with it lol. It brings out a sweetness that is so versatile. Finding fennel gave me that usual “what should I cook?” predicament. It’s not often available in Trinidad so this was a rare treat. I decided to keep it […]
I love doing meal preps as it forces me to make healthy meals, saves me time, money and no hassle to cook every day. It’s definitely worth the time and effort it takes! And of course, it’s even more worth it when it comes out extremely delicious like this mixed barley (a take on fried […]
So easy and healthy and DELICIOUS. These spring roll type wraps are everything and no guilt about eating all of them. My bunch made 15 rolls and that was 3 servings for us, but you can divvy up the size and calories how you see fit. [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 bunch rainbow chard (30) 1/2 lb […]
This soup is perfect for cold, sick days or as a low calorie soup option. Full of healthy vegetables and all the wonderful health benefits of broth in one delicious soup. Easy to whip up and who doesn’t love a good slow cooker recipe?! [ingredients title=”Beef Bone Broth Ingredients”] 3 lbs pounds beef bones 1 […]
One of my favourites! Takes a little effort but it is so healthy and a great way to use up your vegetables! It’s pretty much a version of Ratatouille and comes in at 550 calories for the entire dish The easiest way to do this is with a mandoline but you can slice. Or even […]
Meal prep this week is also lent friendly. Trini salt fish buljol is low calorie (107 cals per serving), healthy and a good way to get those veggies in. I usually pair it with some sprouted toast, sada roti or some hard boiled eggs for a very filling meal that falls in under 300 calories […]