In Trinidad, black cake is my Christmas go to. Personally, I love it! But it seems to be a divisive dessert. The unpopular opinion posts declaring the dislike has been popping up on my feeds. This cake is option for those who don’t care for the fruits. Buttery, spicy with a rich rum flavour, its […]
This is my go-to gingerbread recipe, extra spicy and rich on the flavour!! They hold their shape perfectly for cut-outs but are still soft and delicious. Not too sweet so you can definitely top with royal icing without being cloyingly sweet. I like it heavy on molasses but if you want a lighter molasses flavour […]
Not trying to start any fights here, Rasgulla, Gulab Jamun, whatever you call it! It is SO GOOD and the easiest Indian sweet to make. We love having it as an addition to all the other sweets but its definitely a favourite. We like adding a little bit of extra spices but You can use […]
This simple sugar cookie recipe is perfect for cutouts and great for any occasion. It freezes well and holds really delicate shapes! [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 3/4 cups butter or margarine, softened 1 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt [/ingredients] [directions title=”Directions”] […]
A healthier option for your Holiday meals without compromising on rich flavours. Lots of greens, the sweetness of the squash and the tart of the feta come together for a really fun bite and a beautiful addition to your Christmas table! [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 small-medium butternut squash 1/4 cup wild rice 3 Tbsp olive oil […]
These are so rich and decadent its a good thing they come in small bites! (unless you eat many of those bites) The crust is crunchy and buttery and the filling is molten chocolate. So easy to make! This recipe makes about 16 tartlets. (I used a mini muffin pan) [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1/2 cup sugar […]
Did you know that eggnog or Ponche de Creme is essentially the same base as a custard? Oh yeah, lots of places to go with that, delicious places. It’s that time of year when lots of fruits are at their cheapest (and best quality) in Trinidad so we decided to pair peaches with Ponche de […]
This tart is perfect for Christmas morning or brunch (or any day with ham leftovers). Looks really fancy but the filling is so simple. To make it vegetarian simply leave out the ham and add extra veggies. To make things easy, prepare crust the night before so its just to fill and bake in the […]
These crunchy cookies are perfect to leave for Santa! But maybe leave him a cup of coffee instead of milk? That’s how we like them! We love incorporating local fruits so we candied some sorrel for this but you can always substitute any fruit, chocolate or nuts! [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 […]
Consider this a guide to making your sorrel richer, fuller and even better (is that possible?) Not quite set it and forget it but pretty close. Lots of spice and fruits but still overwhelmingly sorrel. I mixed both the dark and light coloured sorrel that is found in Trinidad. Choose what spices you like and […]