It’s the perfect time of year to show some love. Under the circumstances of 2020 it’s the small, thoughtful gestures that go the longest way, and that’s why I developed this recipe perfect for sharing. Frozen pie shells typically come in packages of 2 so […]
Makes 1 cocktail + 1 x 175 ml jar spicy Raspberry fruit spread Two of my husband’s greatest loves are spicy cocktails and jam. So when the folks at Bonne Maman asked me to develop a cocktail recipe for their Holiday Kitchen Party I seized […]
Makes 4 bakesBake is a staple in any Trini kitchen. It’s the thing that our mothers made when they needed some type of bread or to bulk up a meal in a pinch. It can be baked, deep-fried or pan-fried, but delicious all the same. […]
Makes 1 x 9-inch Cobbler A simple, one-bowl recipe for a comforting dessert. I’ve used strawberries and pears here, but you can easily substitute with other fresh or frozen fruits as you like. Serve it warm and top with vanilla bean ice cream for optimal […]
Makes 1 x 8-inch pavlova, serves about 6This is one showstopper of a dessert. Not only does this recipe produce an ethereally fluffy cloud of sweet and tart goodness, but it’s also the model of efficiency in that it leaves you with zero leftover egg […]
Makes 1 9×9-inch tray When I conceptualized this recipe I was in the mood to create something with the texture of a traditional chocolate brownie, with flavours of a butter tart, plus the nuttiness of browned butter and the freshness of raspberries. I must say, […]
I adore dinner parties. But the truth is they can be stressful AF, especially if you’re a novice cook. That’s why I vote we start making brunch parties more of a “thing”. For starters, brunch foods are inherently simpler and outsourcing certain elements (namely pastry) […]
When it comes to a sweet and elegant way to end a meal, it really doesn’t get better than this. Picture this scenario: you’ve invited friends/family over for an impromptu dinner of takeout or whatever you could rummage from your pantry. All is well except […]
Growing up there was always a slice of black forest cake from the grocery store in our fridge because it was my mom’s favourite. She never had to fear any of us stealing it because no one in my family liked those plastic-y cherries and […]
Is it even summer if you haven’t made any type of s’mores inspired dessert? I think not, therefore I’ve got you covered. We all know that s’mores are super sweet (often cloyingly so), but in my opinion they become even more fabulous with a little […]