Good Friday

So the holy weekend of easter is here again and as a young chef and man that likes his belly this mean that I get to indulge in lot of food . As a tradition my family and many others across Trinidad and Tobago, we prepare what we like to consider blue food . The menu usually consist of Dasheen,Cassava,Ripe Plantains.Sweet Potatoes,normal potatoes. Then of course there is the many different fishes prepared on this day , but the most common are Fried fish ,stewed fish ,salt fish ,salmon,mackrelle ,curried shrimps and smoked herring . So around this time the fisher folk make a hearty living and so do the farmers . So now I will like to see or hear what u guys made today.

-101 Caribbean things to eat before you leave Earth

 
So after my long time of not blogging mainly because I had writers block(or just plain laziness ) I decided that I had enough time of being lazy and really wanting my creative juices to flow again. So after much thought and consideration I figured the best new addition to my blog should be as local as I am and then some. So this is going to be a daily post of Caribbean food that u should have eaten before your departure. Here's a brief history about the Caribbean so you can have a greater appreciation for where the different make up of cuisine came from.

The history of the Caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the European powers since the 15th century. In the 20th century the Caribbean was again important during World War II, in the decolonization wave in the post-war period, and in the tension between Communist Cuba and the United States (US). Genocide, slavery, immigration and rivalry between world powers have given Caribbean history an impact disproportionate to the size of this small region. Source Wikiknoweverything
So to start off the series I have two of the more enjoyed Caribbean dishes to share with you. Do enjoy.


 
Bake and salt fish buljol

½ lbs Salt Fish (Soaked to rid of excess Salt) cooked or uncooked

2 Onions (Chopped small)

4 blades of Chive (Chopped)

2 Tomatoes (Diced Small)

1 Green bell pepper (Diced I think you got the idea cut everything small)

¼c Olive oil

2-3 tsps Fresh lime juice

1 hot pepper (add to your taste)


 
Directions

Flake fish or cube which ever style you want.

Place into stainless steel bowl with remaining ingredients and add lime to taste.

Add more or oil or lime to alternate taste.

Serve with Fried bake or sada roti(recipes to follow soon)





So check back everyday for the count down to 101 Caribbean things to eat b4 you leave earth

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly Food SALE

Chefaholic's catering is having the start of its monthly BBQ. This will be a once a month event where u can order delicious chicken which come with amazingly delicious sides while still maintaining to be healthy. The first instalment of this BBQ event will be a chicken only affair with other meats coming in the upcoming months. All meats use will be halal and safety is our number one priority. You also don’t have to worry about portion sizes as your sizes will be very generous in size. Contents of the BBQ are as followed (chicken leg thigh/breast wing, vegetable rice, fresh salad, pasta salad and a cinnamon bun stick) all that in one box. There will also be a delivery service to offices from Arima to Port of Spain with orders 10+. Call 715-5315 for more info.

I wanner have my abs and eat cake too.

So after having a nice convo with saramoh and she telling me how she made a cake tonight it got me feeling for cake, but then it dawned on me my diet doesn't allow me to have processed white flour. It sucks to be me right well not really I gonna be smexci in 50 days and you still gonna be well you lol. So after much research (all of five mins) I came across a cake which I can eat while still keeping my calorie intake to a healthy level. Oh oh and to saramoh place and time your best recipe against mine. So people here u go the recipe of the day. And remember keep cheffing.


  LOW FAT CARROT CAKE 

• 6 egg whites
  
• 1 1/3 cups white sugar
  
• 1 cup applesauce
  
• 1/2 cup skim milk
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
  
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  
• 2 cups shredded carrots
  
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  
• 1/2 cup raisins
  
  
  
  Directions
  

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9X13 inch pan with non-fat cooking spray.
   
2. In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites. Slowly beat in sugar, then applesauce, skim milk, and vanilla. Stir in cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and flour. Stir in, one ingredient at a time, pineapple (with juice), carrots, walnuts, and raisins. Pour into the prepared pan.
   
3. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes in the preheated oven. It is done when toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean
   

The beginning of insanity

So if you're a fitness buff or someone in the know of fitness DVDs you will know what I speak of. Insanity is a fitness DVD that promises superb results in 60 days if u follow the regiment to a t. The motto is dig in and get out or something along those lines. I started it today with a 25 min fitness test and boy o boy if that's only the test imagine what I have in store for me. But that's not what am here to talk about the DVD series comes with a very compelling nutrition guide. This guide comes with notes explaining the different food groups, recipes; explanation about good and bad fats even has an equation to accurately calculate your calorie intake. So to all my friends that are toning up for the carnival seasons I recommend this to you. Here's a few recipes out of the nutrition booklet enjoy and remember keep cheffing.

For Breakfast you can try this recipe

EGG WHITE BREAKFAST WRAP

4 egg whites

1 whole-grain tortilla

½ cup part-skim mozzarella chesse

Sliced tomato

½ cup cubes melon

In a non stick skillet coated with non fat cooking spray scramble egg whites .

Pile egg whites unto tortilla and top with chesse ans sliced tomatos . fold and toast in skillet for 30 sec all round

Serve with cubed melons

296 calories

32 grams protein

34 grams of carbohydrate

5.5 grams fat

3 grains fiber


 
For lunch you can try

Salmon Nicoise

3oz salmon

2 cups mixed salad greens

1 cup green beans , steamed

1 smallred potato boiled

5 olives

Fresh lemon , salt and pepper to taste

You can gtill poach bake or broil salmon .

Pile 2cups of mixed salad greens on plate mix with steam beans potato and top with cooked salmon drizzle with lemon and salt pepper

301 calories

28 grams protein  

30 grams carbohydrate

8.5 gra, fats

7.5 grams fiber

Last but not least dinner


 

 
Citrus bake chicken glazes carrots

4oz boneless skinless chicken breast

1/2tbsp olive oil

2tbspleemon juice

½ tbsp paprika

Sea salt and pepper

1 cup carrot sliced and blanched

2 tea spoons of honey

Wash chicken

Season with olive oil ,leamon juice ,paprika,sea salt and pepper

Bake in oven safe dish in a preheated oven at 375 for 15 to 20 mins

Serve chicken with glazes honey carrots

297 calories

24 grams protein

28 grams carbohydrates

9 gramd fat

5 grams fiber

So they u have it a full meal plan for one day u can follw suite with easy to make recipes and nutrition filled meals also . these are just basic recipes u can double or even tripple them to meat your calorie intake .so remember stay healty and check back formore delicious recipes and keep cheffing


 

 

 

 

11/1/11 JUST GREATNESS

So today i finally made into the registration office in Port of Spain, my journey there was simply to register my new business venture and also just for good measures mark the name of chefaholic as my own. So as of today am the proud owner of Chefaholic Catering Yay me!!!! So the real work has really begun i now have to go file for a BIR number finish my marketing and business plan also raise enough starting capital while going to school and continuing working . This is going to be a very hectic 2011 for me sigh , but all in all am very happy with my decision and i stand by it 10000000%. So unto matters of the blog , what are u guys eating to get in shape for carnival i know that u fed up hear that question but it inevitable you know you want to look your best on Monday and Tuesday even during the Feteing!!!!! So i did a lil research and found three recipes that can help boost your metabolism which helps keeps our energy level balance while tasting great and not busting your pocket, cause I know we still have allot of partying to do.

OPEN-FACE TURKEY VEGGIE SANDWICH

Lean deli meat (1-2 slices) and 

1 cup bell peppers, sliced (use a mix of red, green and yellow)
1/2 cup onion, Thinly sliced
4 slices whole grain bread, toasted
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 pound cooked turkey breast, sliced
2 ounces Monterrey jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-inch skillet with non-stick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the peppers and onions until they’re tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet. Top each slice of bread with about a half teaspoon each of mayonnaise and mustard. Divide the turkey into four servings. Top the mayonnaise and mustard with turkey, followed by the bell peppers, onions and a thin slice of cheese. Heat in oven for about 5 minutes. Hint: You could also prepare this recipe in a toaster oven.
Serves 4.

Per Serving:

297 Calories; 10g Fat (31 percent calories from fat); 31g Protein; 19g Carbohydrates; 3g Dietary Fiber; 76mg Cholesterol; 558mg Sodium


Pan grilled salmon salad 


1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 each salmon fillets
1/3 cup walnuts
4 cups greens
2 ripe Bartlett pears, thinly sliced

 Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl until blended. Drizzle each fillet with 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of this vinaigrette mixture. Grill salmon on oiled hot grill, turning once during cooking, about 6 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Do not overcook. For the salad, spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 275°F for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss the salad greens with some of the vinaigrette. Mound the salad greens on a large platter. Top with the pears, warm salmon and walnuts. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salmon.
Serves 4
Per Serving:
491 Calories; 27g Fat (48.4 percent calories from fat); 37g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 88mg Cholesterol; 662mg Sodium

New Year New You (or so it should be right )

WRONGGGGGGG  loll you suppose to be good from last year u must strive to be your best at all time butt I know this is hard to achieve 100% of the time sooooo ill give you guys a Bligh . So happy new year from me and mu imaginary chefaholic team (do u hear them cheering in the background). So that was your good words of the year from me loll. Now on to business, I haven't been writing up a storm this year or late last year because simply I was tired as F**K!!! So as my status all over the place said this is the year of greatness in every aspect of my life (love, education, business, career and the list goes on). This year I look forward to exploring different cultures which mean different types of foods broadening my views and exposing my palate to exotic cuisine. so readers you all can start back to follow my blog on a regular kind of going to steal my padner idea whereas am going to post a recipe a day as to things I will like to cook and then on the weekend an going to make at least three of the recipes I featured during the week . So look out for today’s recipe as well as featured restaurant a new feature @chefaholic .so remember keep Cheffing !!!