Posts filed under: Cooking

Mothers out there know that starting the day with a strong cup of coffee can set the tone for success, even amid chaos. When you’re juggling family, work, and a... Read More

In my Caribbean upbringing, turkey wasn’t a traditional part of our holiday celebrations. However, after experiencing the disappointment of dry and lackluster turkey, I decided to venture into the world... Read More

I remember the days growing up in Trinidad making Trinidad Cassava Pone at Christmas time. It’s a special dessert dear to my heart, because it reminds me of my late... Read More

I love me some Gumbo! No seriously! I remember for my 21st birthday I was asked what I wanted for my birthday dinner, and I said, “my Nana’s gumbo”. I... Read More

The holidays are here and that means that it’s time to eat all types of good food. If you are hosting a holiday gathers, going to a holiday gathering or... Read More

Are you tired of serving your little one the same old predictable dishes at mealtime? You’re not alone! Introducing new and delicious foods to children can be challenging, particularly if... Read More

Who doesn’t love a good piece of warm cornbread to accompany their meal. If you love cornbread then this honey cornbread recipe is just what you have been look for.... Read More

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Do you love fried rice but want a healthier version? Well come on and make some Cauliflower fried rice with me! I know you’re saying to yourself cauliflower, how is... Read More

Looking for a healthy option that is fun to the taste buds?! Well…Here you go! I got the most quick and easy berrylicious chia pudding recipe you will be sure... Read More

Chickpeas is a legume and is also called garbanzo beans. They are high in protein and found in most Middle Eastern, Indians or Mediterranean cuisines. In Trinidad & Tobago we... Read More

It’s the holiday season so you know what that means…. The family is coming over or there is a holiday party happening. Let’s warm up and make all your favorite... Read More

It’s officially Fall! Which calls for Jamaican Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul! The air is crisp, so it’s time to take out the blankets and hoodies and warmup. In... Read More

Fun Smoothies for the Whole Family Morning off to a rough start? Have no idea of what to make for breakfast? Try these fun smoothies the whole family will love!... Read More

Berry Oatmeal (No Sugar) Berry Oatmeal has become a breakfast staple for my family. It is easy to prepare and tasty! Growing up my mom would always make me and... Read More

With summertime coming in hot, it’s time to start up the outdoor cookouts again. Firing up the grill and enjoying your backyard space with family creates lots of memorable moments.... Read More

Plant-based eating is a way of eating that relies primarily on plant food sources. Many people choose to eat this way because it’s better for their health and the environment. Maybe... Read More

Tasty Meals: Fun Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family Dinner doesn’t always have to feel like a chore. Create new family bonds by trying some of these new and tasty... Read More

Curry Coconut Jackfruit On my journey of trying to find a healthier option, I decided to try jackfruit to eliminate chicken from my diet. Jackfruit has almost the same consistency... Read More

Breakfast Recipe (Keep it Simple) -Strawberry and Blueberry overnight oats                   Just 6 Ingredients                 ... Read More

Who doesn’t love a good dessert? It’s tasty and satisfies a sweet tooth. However, desserts are often too sugary or have ingredients that aren’t good for our bodies. If you’re... Read More

My family and I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not a cultural tradition of ours. While we don’t take part in the celebration, November is turkey season at every grocery store... Read More

While writing this blog I realized, Thanksgiving is a lot of work for those of us who cook and host! I make a LOT of different dishes, but that’s what... Read More

Try this Orange Glazed Salmon recipe it is all that and a whole lot more. It is super simple, delicious for the entire family and fancy for any day of... Read More

“Its Taco Tuesssdayyy!!” Hearing Lebron say that every Tuesday would get me so hyped for tacos! We love mexican food in my house but since we aren’t able to just... Read More

Jamaican Plantain Oats Porridge is one of my favorite porridge. It is creamy and oh so rich in taste…yum! Growing up in Jamaica, porridge was the ideal breakfast whether on... Read More

MommiNation has you covered for dinner! Try Mommi Roxanne's delicious Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe made with love and spice!... Read More

We’ve all been to the chain hotels for weddings, anniversary parties, balls and what not and had the dry stuffed chicken breast and too-pink-on-the-inside-for-me steak. But, whenever the salmon in... Read More

Hambuger steaks are one of those recipes that require minimal effort but will taste like you took your sweet loving time. Nothing like a Sunday tasting dinner on a Tuesday.... Read More

So first things first! I’m clearly not Jamaican, so I don’t need anybody telling me this isn’t “authentic” Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken ok??? Ok! Lol I found this recipe a... Read More

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza A quick and easy pizza recipe! This pizza is topped with a creamy, homemade Jerk alfredo sauce topped with marinated jerk chicken, red onions, spinach, tomatoes... Read More

First: The Lemon Glaze: 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup of lemon juice The zest of one lemon 1 tsp of salted butter 1/8tsp salt MPORTANT NOTES: Be sure... Read More

Coconut Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Y’all know I don’t back down from a cooking or baking challenge, right? So when my husband’s birthday came around during quarantine this... Read More

Curry Shrimp Recipe   All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my Curry Shrimp Recipe. It is simple, tasty, and serves up in less than thirty minutes. This... Read More

Who doesn’t love waffles in the morning?!? Check out my strawberry strudel waffle recipe and please tag me when you prepare it or send me a note if you enjoyed... Read More

As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can become a burden really quickly when you work all day,... Read More

Hey Mommies! Hopefully your fit mommi journey has been rewarding so far! If not, just pick back up tomorrow and give it your best! The main setback is always the... Read More

We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies get serious about their health. As moms I know the... Read More

Since the birth of my second baby girl I find that we eat out and do takeouts more often than when we were a family of three. Gone are the... Read More

Creamy, Cheesy Chicken tossed in Spaghetti noodles? Yes Please! This dish is bursting with flavor! I’d say it takes the cake when compared to traditional spaghetti. So its sure to... Read More

Hey Mommies! I’m back with a delicious Southwest Fajita Bowl ! The best part about this meal is its versatility! You can add a variety of different veggies, pair it... Read More

How she feeds you is how she feels about you 😉 Ladies we all KNOW the way to a mans heart is through his stomach! So this Father’s Day let’s show... Read More

Jamaican Saltfish Fritters Saltfish or cod fish fritters, whichever you prefer to call them, are delicious. They’re one of those all-in-one bites that make it so you don’t need anything... Read More

5-Minute Sweet & Sour This 5-minute sweet and sour recipe is quick, easy and versatile. I use this as a dipping sauce for my saltfish fritters, on fried bits of... Read More

One of my all-time favorite dishes is Longhorn’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken! It’s a juicy chicken breast, topped with a creamy parmesan crust! If you’ve never had this dish or don’t... Read More

Named for the red, green and yellow bell peppers that bring vibrant color to the dish, this Rasta pasta is a play on the classic penne alfredo you know and... Read More

STUFFED TACO SHELLS How awesome is it that Cinco de Mayo fell on Taco Tuesday this year?? 2020 was definitely supposed to be a lit year! It clearly has been... Read More

Cornmeal porridge is a Caribbean breakfast staple that brings childhood memories rushing back every single time I have it. It was one of those things that when you learned it... Read More

As I think about the first time I set out to make chili, I’m realizing I might have a bit of an “anything you can do, I can do” complex.... Read More

Who doesn’t love waffles in the morning?!? Check out my strawberry strudel waffle recipe and please tag me when you prepare it or send me a note if you enjoyed... Read More

I’d like to say that it was my kids that prompted me to make sloppy joes at home one day, but they’re only 5 and 6 and the first time... Read More

There’s nothing like crispy, juicy, fresh outta the grease fried chicken (Disclaimer, although tasty – anything fresh out of hot oil is well…hot. So proceed with caution and don’t burn... Read More

Christmas is not just for the children. It is also time to enjoy quality time with friends and family at holiday parties. And what’s a holiday party without cocktails?! My... Read More

PEPPERMINT COOKIES Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Special Dark unsweetened cocoa powder sifted 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup granulated sugar (can also use ½ granulated, ½ brown sugar) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract... Read More

Carrot Cake  I never really ate carrot cake much as a child or adult, probably because I didn’t get it. I mean why would I want to eat a cake... Read More

This recipe is one of those things that you make and say “that was easy, and so much more fresh and flavorful” than say that solid can of gelatin you... Read More

Let me start by saying, if you do not have the proper equipment and space to safely deep fry a turkey, DO NOT DO IT. We ain’t tryna start no... Read More

Stuffing Muffins: Cubed Stuffing Mix Apples Celery Bay Leaf Onion Poultry Seasoning Olive Oil Salt Pepper Butter Parsley Chicken Stock 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 stick unsalted butter 1 fresh... Read More

Honey Glazed Carrots: I came up with the recipe one day after my husband fell in love with a seasonal dish at a local restaurant. Every time we ate there... Read More

Listen, I’m a modern woman, in modern times with two kids, a husband and 15 jobs. I take help wherever I can get it. I’ve been making my rice and... Read More

Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken: Split Chicken Breasts Chicken Legs (Other parts as desired) Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated Garlic Onion Honey BBQ Sauce Ketchup White Sugar Preheat oven... Read More

Roasted Potatoes: 1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes 1/8 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh... Read More

Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans:\ Fresh String Beans ¼ Cup Slivered Almonds 3 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 Stick Unsalted Butter 1 Teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Coarse Black... Read More

Sweet and Sour Salmon: Salmon 1 each red, yellow, green bell pepper Sweet and Sour sauce Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated Garlic Olive Oil Butter Pre-heat oven to 380... Read More

Mac & Cheese: Macaroni Elbows Milk 1 Stick of Butter Flour 32oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Mild, Medium, Sharp) 1 each Red, Yellow, Green Bell Peppers Onion Green Onions Oil for... Read More

Candied Yams: Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Cinnamon Jumbo Marshmallows (Not mini) This recipe is super easy and HANDS DOWN the dish everyone looks forward to most every Thanksgiving and Christmas... Read More

Baby, it’s getting cold outside and nothing warms me up like a good old bowl of soup. I recently signed up to help at a fall luncheon for teachers at... Read More

My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic, unprocessed food, now that’s the fun part. I get a... Read More

 I decided to try my hand at making that famous take-out orange chicken maybe 10 years ago for a few reasons. 1. I wanted white meat, not that sometimes strangely... Read More

There are recipes that call for “plain” steamed rice to allow the protein of the meal to shine. Usually things with lots of sauce or gravy like curry chicken, stir... Read More

Ingredients: Chicken wings, drumettes, or parts such as legs, thighs, breasts Soy sauce Sea Salt All-purpose seasoning (ie; Season All) Granulated garlic Softened Butter Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning Cooking Instructions: In... Read More

As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can become a burden really quickly when you work all day,... Read More