Chindian's Kitchen

Simple Salad  Start them young! As obesity becomes an increasing problem among children, the importance of having them understand the values of healthy eating and cooking need to start at home.   When they are with me, my kids cook with me, starting with simple and safe tasks working up in a progression that allows their skills to develop and remains safe. Ingredients Red Leaf Lettuce Carrots Cucumber Garlic Lemon Olive Oil Shred Lettuce Shred Carrots Slice Cucumber This is a simple salad, nothing fancy, but easy for my 8 year old to make.   Mix them together Cut lemon in half and squeeze over the salad Add Salt and Pepper to taste, mix with olive oil and you are ready to go! 

Flank Steak A delicious flank steak is simple and easy to make.  First grind garlic, ginger, shado beni, scallions, spanish thyme.  Season the flank steak with salt and pepper and then rub the blended mix.   Leave in a zip lock bag for at least 2 hours (over night recommended). Cook 7 minutes on each side for medium well.   And enjoy with your favorite vegetables!

Inwood Hill Park Farmer's Market Everyone loves fresh!!!  It's that time of year when the Farmer's Markets have fresh everywhere; full of beautiful colors, tastes and smells.   Even the flowers have vibrant colors!  Find a farmer's market near you. 

Garlic Shrimp ... quick and easy to make This is an easy and quick meal - always a party pleaser.  Garlic Shrimp 1/2 pound of shrimp Shado Beni Garlic Ginger Lime Juice (season to taste) Mix it all in with the shrimp and let it sit for at least a few hours.  The longer it sits the better.  Then add oil to a wok and add shrimp. Do not cook too long .  Watch the shrimp change color and then it is ready to taste!

Visiting a BBQ this summer?   Try this dish, loved by all. It's  basically a yummy, spicy, fruit salad made of mango.  We have been known to add in other fruits too like apples.  It's simple to make, delicious and refreshing.   And everyone requests it when I go to BBQ's.  Trini Mango Chow Mangos (as many as you need) Shado Beni (season to taste) Lime  Garlic Tiny bit of scorpion pepper (all  season to taste) Chop up ... the finer the better. And it's not just for BBQ's.  It's loved all year round! Give it a try! 

Having a lime?     Share this Trini style of cooking. It’s fish salted – that’s why it can stay out any time of year! Easy to make and tasty to eat…it will be a big hit!     It was one of my Dad’s favorite dishes. He would make it for all of us, his kids, nieces and nephews.   Give it a try! Saltfish with tomatoes (Bacalao) 1 tablespoon of oil 1/2 pound of boneless salt fish (Bacalao) 1/2 pound of tomatoes chopped 4 garlic bod minced black pepper 1 cilantro chopped 1 chive chopped 1 onion chopped or more 1 medium size frying pan  Ginger Top it off with Golden Ray butter Cooking Method  1. Bring two cups of water to boiling point. 2. Place salt fish (bacalao) into water for 15 minutes 3. Brake salt fish into pieces and set aside 4. Heat frying pan with oil 5. Add garlic, onions, chives, cilantro, ginger and tomatoes to cook for 7 minutes 6. Add salt fish (Bacalao) mix and sprinkle black pepper **Served with cassava (yuca)** ENJOY!!!