Ricotta Orange Cake
This cake is scrumptious, has an awesome orange flavor and is great for the summer. It’s not very sweet and pairs well with a nice white wine. I remember when I was a child my mom made orange cake and it was one of my …
Month: May 2020
Shrimp Veggie Udon Soup (Thai inspired)
The flavors in this soup are amazing. I make it a bit spicy by adding sambal oelek but you can leave this out or reduce to your liking. I love Shiitake mushrooms in this dish, but you can use whichever mushrooms you like most. Feel …
Pan Seared Portobello Mushrooms
Flavorful and yummy, this can be made in as little as 20 minutes and pairs well with most sides. I have served this as a main with pasta and as a side with mushroom rice and scallops. Perfect vegetarian main dish or can be a …
Zucchini Muffins
My toddler loves this as a meal, snack or just because. I usually make a batch and send one to daycare everyday in case he doesn’t like the food they are serving because he would probably eat this 9 times out of 10! It is …
Roasted Chicken and Mushrooms
If you are feeling for roast chicken, try this flavorful recipe. The mushrooms are a nice addition and help to add some great tasting veggies to the meal. Takes some time to roast the chicken, but it’s worth it. Hope you enjoy this one! Makes …
Delicious Seafood Stew
So easy to make and ridiculously delicious! This is a favorite dish in our house especially given that it tastes like something you would get at a restaurant and you don’t need to leave home. Given our current stay at home situation with COVID, this …
Trinidad Curry Chicken & Potatoes
Curry chicken was a staple in my house growing up in Trinidad. Easy to make, versatile and delicious. Great when served with roti or flatbread as pictured below, but also goes well with rice. You can make it a bit spicier by adding some scotch …
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
My go to easy side dish, especially when I am cooking for a dinner party. You can make this with baby potatoes or peeled russet potatoes, either way it is delicious. Enjoy this as a side with lamb chops, steak, chicken or burgers! You can …
Irish-Caribbean Beef Stew
This recipe is close enough to the typical Irish beef stew. Some seasonings may be different and sort of have the Lisa twist. But I have also added a typical Caribbean element for soups and stews…Flour dumplings! To die for – click on the link …
Caribbean Flour Dumplings
I love these little delicious treats. I add this to my soups, stews and even sometimes make it as a side to got with stew salted cod fish, various stews or curried meats. Can be used in multiple recipes. If my recipe calls for dumplings, …