Experience the flavors of a true Trini Christmas with our Sorrel & Ponche de Crème Christmas Layered Dessert, made by Chef Ari! 🎄✨ This festive masterpiece brings together homemade Christmas ladyfingers dipped in gingerbeer syrup, a rich ponche de crème cream filling, swirls of sorrel jam, and a soft sorrel-flecked whipped topping. Every layer captures the warmth, nostalgia, and magic of the season. 🇹🇹 RECIPE Components Homemade Christmas ladyfingers (Lotus flour) Dipped i

Ingredients (Makes 8 scones) Dry: •⁠ ⁠2 cups Lion brand self rising flour •⁠ ⁠1/3 cup granulated sugar •⁠ ⁠1 tbsp Lion brand baking powder •⁠ ⁠1/2 tsp salt •⁠ ⁠1 tbsp finely grated orange zest (about 1 large orange) Cold & Wet: •⁠ ⁠1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes •⁠ ⁠2/3 cup cold heavy cream (plus extra for brushing) •⁠ ⁠1 large egg •⁠ ⁠1 tsp vanilla extract Filling & Garnish: •⁠ ⁠3/4 cup fresh or dried sorrel (hibiscus flowers) •⁠ ⁠1–2 tsp sugar

Celebrate Christmas flavours with Tiff and Khary as they whip up a festive Sorrel Christmas Rice using Lotus Parboiled Rice! This rice dish brings together the warmth of the season and the reliability of Lotus Parboiled Rice, perfect for your Christmas table or any family lime. Sorrel Christmas Rice Yield: 16 servings Ingredients 6 cups Lotus parboiled rice 6 cups water 6 tbsp or oil TT salt 1 cup dried sorrel (hibiscus) flowers 4 cups water 4 cloves 1 small piece cinnamon s

Join Rhett Mc Carthy as he travels to Barbados for the 2025 Barbados Food and Rum Festival, one of the Caribbean’s biggest culinary celebrations. From mixology sessions to rum tastings, street food, and all-inclusive beach parties, this festival truly showcases the best of Caribbean food, culture, and rum. Day 1: The adventure begins with an exciting mixology class led by renowned Bajan mixologist Shane McClean, where the Caribbean & Latin America media group learns how to ma

Spend a day in Sangre Grande with Shaun, Tiff, Khary, and our guide Hakeem as we dive into the real heart of the community. From cooking up local dishes to sharing meals, liming, and meeting the people who make Grande feel like home, this vlog is all about good food, good company, and that unmistakable Trini warmth. Simply made Feature Video: https://youtu.be/xE0bI0eAX-s?si=MpZMu43YLrnhSALL Follow on Instagram @lifewithhakeem @as_rotihot_and_cutterzzone_ @simplymade_pizzeria.

The full fried bake recipe can be found on the Lion Brand Fry Bake Mix packaging.

Yield: 5 servings (10 buns) Ingredients For the Dough 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 packets instant yeast 4 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp Lotus Soybean Oil 1.5 cup milk 1 egg 1 tbsp oil (for greasing bowl/dough) For the Pastelle Filling 250 g minced beef 250 g minced pork 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped 2 tbsp pimento sauce, 3 sprig fine thyme, leaves stripped 2 tbsp chopped chadon beni (or coriander) 2 tbsp chopped

Cranberry + Sorrel + Brie + Turkey = the most perfect Christmas slider combo. 🤤 In this video, Chef Ari is showing us how to build these flavour - packed Cranberry & Sorrel Chutney Turkey Sliders, ideal for your Christmas gatherings, appetizer table, or just because. Save this recipe and try it soon! 🎄 Ingredients Turkey Patties: 1 lb minced turkey 1 egg yolk ½ cup panko 1 onion, blended or grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 scotch bonnet or chili, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh

Ingredients For the Batter •⁠ ⁠1 cup Pholourie Mix •⁠ ⁠1 1/4 cup Water (add a little more if needed) •⁠ ⁠1 tsp Curry Powder •⁠ ⁠½ tsp Cumin (Geera) Powder •⁠ ⁠½ tsp Paprika (optional, for color) •⁠ ⁠½ tsp Salt •⁠ ⁠1 clove Garlic, grated or micro-planed For the Mushrooms •⁠ ⁠300–400g Oyster Mushrooms, pulled into bite-size clusters •⁠ ⁠Light sprinkle Salt + Black Pepper For Frying •⁠ ⁠Vegetable oil (enough for shallow or deep fry) Method 1.⁠ ⁠Prep the mushrooms •⁠ ⁠

Carnival prep starts now! Chef Ari teamed up with Achsah Henry to share six easy, healthy recipes you can actually enjoy while getting ready for the road; from refreshing smoothies to satisfying wraps, salmon, steak, and even a guilt-free dessert. Whether you’re a fitness lover, meal-prep pro, or just looking to eat cleaner before Carnival, these dishes are packed with flavour and balance! Anti Bloat Smoothie  Ingredients 1cup Papaya  4tbsps Coconut milk  1/4 cup Aloe Vera/Co