Join Rachael on a global culinary journey. With a passion for travel and diverse cuisines, she crafts recipes that weave flavors, scents, and stories into each dish, igniting your wanderlust with every bite.
Meet Rachael Ottier-Hart, a Spa and Wellness professional hailing from the captivating shores of Trinidad & Tobago.
As she embarks on her global journey for work, she finds inspiration in the kaleidoscope of cultures, relishing their culinary delights and uncovering the tapestry of history they weave.
Through her art and writing, she endeavors to ignite the flame of motivation within others, urging them to chase their dreams and embrace personal growth.
Guided by a philosophy of harmony and wisdom, Rachael exemplifies the skill of managing one's expectations, wielding the serenity to accept, the courage to change, and the discernment to navigate life's twists and turns - a beacon of empowerment for those striving to become the best versions of themselves.
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In Trinidad Sunday Lunch is a weekly tradition where we get together with friends and family for a meal and spend quality time together. The menu for this meal may vary depending on your household preferences but Baked Chicken is generally considered the foundation that the other dishes compliment. A Trini baked chicken uses local herbs and seasonings and then simmers in its own juices while it bakes in the oven.
Curry Conch is a fantastic seafood dish enhanced by the aromatic flavors of our local Trini curry spices. Most people know this sea snail is a local delicacy because of the extensive King Conch shell often associated with the Caribbean. In many Caribbean islands, you can hear the fishers using it to announce they have a fresh catch to sell. The dish's texture makes it unique, as it has a slightly chewy bite but is still tender and soft when cooked just right.
Benihana is one of the most famous teppanyaki and hibachi restaurants known for their elaborate cooking demonstrations and delicious food. Teppanyaki is a Japanese-style cooking method where a coal fire was topped with a flat iron top used as a cooking surface. Today most teppanyaki cookers are electric, and it's moved from inside the home to become a performance art with food. The hibachi is also part of this traditional Japanese cooking method over coals, but the hibachis use a grated top for grilling meats.
Rasta, Rastafarianism, and the Rastafari Movement all refer to the same religious or social movement that started in Jamaica in the 1930s. The foundations for their beliefs come from the concept of Livity, where all living things created by the Almighty Jah (God) are given and share the same life force. This means a certain lifestyle must be followed to consider yourself a true Rasta.
Oyster Mushrooms are a delicious variety that lends to various dishes from grilled, stir-fry, deep-fried, sautéed, or in soup. The flavor profile of this mushroom is lightly sweet and earthy with a hint of anise. The texture is dependent on the type, with a range from light and tender to firm and dense. Oyster Mushroom Soup is a delicious broth-like soup with an Asian influence of flavors. We wanted to create a light but flavorful soup that was warming and refreshing for this recipe.
Chicken Creole is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that your friends and family will love. Creole cuisine was influenced by the cultural melting pot that has come out of colonialism. Places like New Orleans, the Caribbean, Seychelles, and Mauritius are some places you can experience the incredible diversity of Creole Cuisine. This Chicken Creole recipe will give you a taste of how flavorful Creole dishes are with their fresh herbs, seasonings, and preparation that comes together in an incredibly delicious meal.
Ricotta cheese is a smooth, thick, and creamy mild-tasting cheese that is famous for being stuffed into extra-large pasta shells or used as a sweet cream for cannoli. Its mild flavor and light texture make it an excellent cheese to complement a tangy tomato sauce. This recipe will show you how to make Chicken Ricotta for a nice Italian meal with friends and family. The dish has moist marinated chicken breast, a rich tangy but light tomato sauce, and mounds of melted cheese to create a meal of flavor decadence.
How many ways do you know how to cook fish? Grilled, fried, steamed, baked, and poached would be the most common responses for most home cooks. However, fish is often served in a stew in a flavorful sauce poured over rice in the Caribbean. This stew fish recipe will show you how to create an authentic brown stew snapper Caribbean style.
Many of us are searching to find healthy, nutritious foods that are the right fit for our lifestyles. We will explore the Ketogenic Diet through our version of the Best Keto Chicken and Dumplings Soup in this recipe. This easy homemade soup has all you love about the original, but it’s high protein and low-carb. We will also provide dairy-free options if you prefer a creamy soup. In addition, this recipe includes a special gluten-free dough for drop dumplings that are sure to satisfy any hunger and give you that stick to your ribs feeling.
When exploring the island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, you have a wide variety of local dishes to dive into. However, one iconic dish to Tobago is Curry Crab and Dumplings. Trini's and foreigners, this exceptional dish is sought out because of its incredible flavor and the pleasure of eating while sitting on the beach. The foundation for this dish is seasoning the chunks of whole crabs with a mixture of local green seasoning, curry, and masala powders.
While Red Kidney beans are a staple of Jamaican Cuisine, they are also a great source of minerals, vitamins, and protein. We will teach you how to make Jamaican Red Peas Soup in this recipe. However, unlike the traditional soup, which would include some form of salted meat, this recipe is inspired by our Vegan and Vegetarian followers.
Jamaican Coco Bread is a local homemade favorite for most people. These half-moon-shaped breads are made with sweet coconut milk, which gives them a firm exterior and a soft, moist interior. They can be filled with your favorite Jamaican foods or your regular sandwich favorites. You can even find some Bakeries serving this bread in Jamaica with a Jamaican Beef Patty inside for a more fulling sweet and savory snack. This recipe will show you how to make your own Jamaican Coco Bread from scratch.
Sliders are everything you love about a burger only in a miniaturized version. What’s not to love. This recipe for Sweet Potato Rosti Garden Sliders is taking it to the next level, Vegan style. At the center of these sliders is our delicious sweet potato rosti, seasoned to perfection with a crispy exterior and warm, savory interior. We then top it with a delightful dollop of creamy and tangy coleslaw to kick the flavors up a notch if that wasn't enough.
One of the best things about Brunch is enjoying a delicious Quiché. This recipe for Keto Quiché is a flavorful way to enjoy this iconic Brunch dish while keeping to your Keto lifestyle. The dish is low-carb, high protein, and tastes great. One slice of this Keto Quiché with bacon, cheese, and spinach will satisfy your hunger for hours. Enjoy this delightful Keto Quiché with friends and family the next time you’re in the mood for a Keto Brunch. Crust optional for fewer carbs.