The recipe archive
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Every recipe carried over from Karifying’s original kitchen, now easier to search, browse and return to.
50 recipes
Snacks & Sides
Pineapple Chow
A Trinidad snack which is fruit seasoned with garlic, salt, black pepper, culantro
Seafood
Coconut Curried Crab Tagliatelle
I have never been a fan of creamy pasta dishes but hands down this is a favorite of mine! It’s simple ingredients, easy to prepare and reminiscent of "Curried Crab and Dumplings" from Trinidad and Tobago. The crab meat I found in Louisiana is sweet and briny and I wanted to keep
Seafood · Sauces & Condiments
Granny B's Arima Steam Fish
White fish pan fried and cooked in a roux based tomato sauce flavored with achiote
Seafood · Vegetables
Granny D’s Village Steamed Fish
White fish cooked in coconut milk flavored with pumpkin and ochro
Granny D’s Potatoes
This recipe is really my mom's and I am sharing it because it is tasty, crispy and delicious. It is a different take on roasted potatoes flavored with Trinidadian seasonings. This dish makes an appearance at a lot of special occasions and is an unexpected hit. It starts off with potatoes par-boile
Egg Cups
Egg cups are basically baked mini omelets that are filled with vegetables or meat based on your preference. These are easy to make in meal prep batches for easy breakfast or snacks on the go. I liked to sauté and pre-season each component eg vegetables, egg mixture and I like whipping the eggs until
Vegetables · Sauces & Condiments
Pepper Trumpet Mushroom
Sautéed mushrooms coated in spicy tomato sauce
Vegetables
Eggplant with Green Onion and Sesame
Silky steamed eggplant flavoured with ginger and garlic with a pop of green onion and sesame
Vegetables · Sauces & Condiments · Snacks & Sides
Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Cucumbers and Shallots in a herby yogurt dressing
Sauces & Condiments
Apple and Onion Gravy
Roasted apple and onion gravy with a deliciously subtle apple flavor
Poultry
Thai Pineapple Red Curry with Duck
A flavourful luxurious Thai red curry with pineapple and duck
Spiced Potatoes
This recipe was a staple for us at one point but I completely forgot about it until my in laws reminded me of this recipe that I gave them and I added it into my Thanksgiving line up and surprise surprise …the little villager loved it!!! This recipe is indeed a no fail, super easy way of preparing t
Sauces & Condiments
Chinese Pickled Cucumbers
Sweet pickles in a savoury spicy garlic, green onion vinegar sauce
Baking & Breads
Sweet & Spicy Flatbread
Roasted grapes , pepper with caramelized onions and seasoned ricotta create this wonderfully sweet and spicy flatbread
Pineapple Fried Rice
Sweet, spicy, salty with a little crunch! This pineapple fried rice checks off all the boxes !
Vegetables · Sauces & Condiments
Avocado Pesto
Avocado, walnuts, parsley / basil, lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan cheese are the base of this delicious rich pesto
Poultry · Snacks & Sides
Pineapple Tamarind Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings glazed in a reduction of pineapple and tamarind
Vegetables · Sauces & Condiments
Curried Corn
A twist on a classic, sweet corn flavoured in a rich coconut curry sauce
Sauces & Condiments · Snacks & Sides
Green Bean Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
Green beans, fresh tomato and shallots in a herby lemon dressing, simple, clean and so good !
Vegetables · Sauces & Condiments
Mushroom and Tofu
A delicious mix of shitake mushroom and tofu in a rich sauce
Peach Salsa
Spicy, tart and sweet salsa that is great solo or as a topping
Seafood · Vegetables
Spicy Chinese Black Bean Shrimp and Ochre
Chinese black bean and garlic paste, habanero , shrimp and okra
Vegetables · Sauces & Condiments
Squash Pasta Sauce
Roasted squash can be transformed into an indulgent pasta sauce using a few ingredients !
Seafood · Sauces & Condiments
Spanish Flavored Fish
Pan seared fish in a tomato sauce flavored with olives, capers, fennel and saffron
Poultry · Sauces & Condiments
Chinese Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and five spice powder
Snacks & Sides
Elsie’s Dhal Dumpling Soup
Yellow lentil soup flavored with roasted pumpkin and coconut milk
Veggie Mac N Cheese
Baked Mac N’ Cheese with veggies
Poultry · Sauces & Condiments
Duck á la Roy
An ode to my original cooking partner - a lovely roasted duck in a rich port sauce with roasted grapes and shallots
Poultry · Snacks & Sides
Chicken Salad
Left over fried chicken revamped with some fresh herbs, fruits and pecans !
Bachelor Hash
Mish Mosh of potatoes, jerk seasoning and cheese …that works!
Sauces & Condiments
Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce flavored for Caribbean tastes ! Sweeter and very versatile !