CHRISTMAS RECIPE CORNER

Enjoy these Caribbean Christmas Classics from This Bago Girl,  A Taste of the Caribbean, & A Taste of Trini.

BAKED PASTELLE PIE

A one pan baked pie, that is a great alternative to making pastelles. Packed with all the flavors of the traditional treat, this pie would have your family rushing for more.

TRINIDAD COCONUT SWEET BREAD

This coconut based bread would leave you rushing for another slice. A sweet bread filled with raisins, dried fruits, and spices. Perfect to be eaten alone or paired with your favorite spread.

TRINIDAD HOMEMADE GINGER BEER

A refreshing drink with a punch of ginger.

PUMPKIN PONCHE DE CREME

An updated version of the classic Caribbean Christmas drink, ponche de creme.

TRINIDAD BLACK (FRUIT) CAKE

A decadent black cake, using rum soaked fruits that would leave you begging for another slice.

EASY STEWED PIGEON PEAS

A hearty side dish that can be paired with a meat or eaten as a vegetarian dish.

TOBAGO CRAB & CALLALOO

A flavorful dish using dasheen bush and simmered in a creamy and flavorful coconut sauce with crab.

COCONUT SWEETBREAD

"When I think of coconut sweetbread, I think of Sundays and Christmas! The prep work is worth the smell and taste." - HotnJuicyPlums

CARIBBEAN MACARONI PIE

A Caribbean style creamy, baked macaroni and cheese pie.

TANTY'S TRINI SPONGE CAKE

Christmas is quickly approaching, and a true Trinbagonian Christmas isn't the same without a nice slice of Tanty's Sponge Cake. This recipe was passed on from Tanty to Aunty Satie, then to me, and now to YOU! Happy holidays and happy baking!

FRUIT CAKE (BLACK CAKE) - EGGLESS & NON-ALCOHOLIC

Happy holidays everyone! I got a lot of requests for a non-alcoholic and eggless fruit cake or black cake so I wanted to get it to you before Christmas.Hope you try it out!


Born in Trinidad, living in California. I'm a home cook experiencing different cultures through food.


SORREL

Boil & Sweeten with sugar to make this popular Caribbean Christmas drink.  Be sure to add cinnamon stick and cloves while boiling.