Traditional Sapa Sui (Samoan Chop Suey)

I love this recipe! It’s cheap, delicious and fast to prepare. It comes from an old boyfriend’s mum. She is Samoan and a great cook. As this is a Samoan recipe, you can bet it’s going to feed a small army.

Callaloo (Trinidad)

This is a traditional West Indian recipe, which will vary slightly from island to island………this version is from Trinidad. Don’t be put off by the look–it tastes delicious. (I don’t cook with salt, so some may need to be added for personal taste.)

Authentic Trinidad Pepperpot

Slow-cooked pork hotpot which is a classic example of afro-carribean one pot cookery. The sort of meal I like – bung everything in the pan and see what happens! Don’t be put off by the length of the ingredients list, it is really dead simple to prepare. This is not as spicy as it sounds and is deliciously warming rather than stuffed full of chilli. Cook in the morning and leave to simmer for as long as possible.

Callaloo (Trinidad)

Substitute chard or kale and spinach if you don’t have access to a West Indian market and can’t access the calalloo leaves (taro leaves). This is a trademark of Trinidad where crab and callaloo is the national dish. Served with rice, or macaroni pie, coo-coo or a selection of local root vegetables. Trini’s have this iron rich soup at least once a week, usually on a Sunday. Can be made in advance and freezes well.

Trinidad Pepperpot Beef

A touch of the islands! Mixed peppercorns are a mixture of black, white, green, and pink peppercorns.

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