Food Designer Arlene

Saffron Rice & Bodi

Here’s what to get 

Jasmine Rice (boiled as instructed on packaging)

1 ½ c Bodi 

¼ c Coconut oil 

1 TBSP Garlic (chopped)

1/8 c Pimento (chopped)

1/3 c Red Onions (chopped)

1 TBSP Ginger (minced) /fresh or powder 

1 tsp Chilli Flakes 

½ TBSP Turmeric /saffron powder  

½ tsp Massala Powder 

Parsley (chopped) – Garnish

Salt to taste 

This is how 

• In a pan on medium heat – heat oil and add garlic, pimento, onions and ginger and cook until onions become translucent 
• Add green peas and season lightly with salt – sauté for 2 mins and add chili flakes, masala powder and turmeric / saffron powder cook for 2 mins 
• Add rice a little at a time and mix well until it is an even color 
• Add salt to taste 
• Remove from heat and toss in parsley cover until ready to serve 
• Make it a weekday side for dinner! 

Coconut Whole Wheat Hops Bread 

Here’s what to get 

4c All purpose flour 

½ tsp Yeast 

3 tsp Brown sugar 

½ tsp Salt 

1 tsp Baking powder 

1c Warm water – Extra for kneading 

3 tbsp Coconut Milk Powder 

¼ c Whole wheat 

2 Tbsp Margarine (melted)

2 Tbsp Shortening (melted)

Grease Magic for baking pans (See website for recipe)

Let’s make it 

• To make the sponge – In a bowl whisk together coconut milk powder and warm water then add yeast and brown sugar – whisk together

• Cover the sponge and let sit for 10 mins 

• In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients, margarine and shortening allowing air to pass through the ingredients. 

• Gradually add sponge while mixing and knead into a smooth soft dough, using additional water as needed 

•  Cover dough and let sit for 30 mins in a cool place 

• On a lightly floured surface, separate dough in 8 equal pieces and form smooth balls 

• Using the Grease Magic prepare a baking dish and place dough on dish, cover and let sit for 30mins 

• Bake at 350 degrees for 20- 30 mins or until cooked and lightly brown on top 

• Enjoy with your favorite butter ! 

Mini Corned Beef Pies 

Here’s what to get 

Prepare our fried bake / floats recipe 

¼ c Vegetable Oil 

1 tin Corned beef (12oz)

1/3 c Onions (diced)

1 TBSP Garlic (chopped)

¼ c Pimento (chopped)

2 tbsp Parsley 

Hot Sauce /Pepper Sauce as desired 

Let’s make it 

• Prepare our fried bake dough recipe, form 2-inch balls, place on a tray, cover and let sit 
• In pan on low medium heat add vegetable oil 
• Saute onions, garlic and pimento until onions are translucent 
• Add corned beef and hot sauce /pepper sauce -mix well let cook for 5 mins stirring occasionally 
• Let simmer for 5- 8 mins stirring occasionally 
• Remove from heat and add parsley 
• Set aside to cool 
• In a large pot for frying, add vegetable oil half way full and place over medium heat 
• Prepare a clean surface, lightly dusted with all purpose flour 
• Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a small ¼ inch think circles on the floured surface 
• Place corned beef filling to the center of one side leaving all edges clear 
• Fold over the dough end to end and seal closed 
• Fry pies until a golden-brown color is achieved on both sides (approx. 2mins on each side
•  Remove from heat and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil 
• Great for a snack, breakfast or brunch 

Tips 

1. Both the fried bake / floats recipe and corned beef can be frozen for shorter cooking and prep time. 

Loaded Cassava Fries

Here’s what to get

Cassava Fries (Frozen)
Vegetable oil for frying
Olive oil for greasing
½ lb Fish fillets (skinless in cubes)
Fresh blended seasoning
Hot sauce or Pepper sauce
1 c All-purpose flour
1 ½ c Cheese mix – sharp cheddar & mozzarella (shredded)
½ c Tomatoes (diced)
¼ c Red onions (diced)
¼ c Sweet peppers (diced)
½ c Mushrooms
1 TBSP Garlic
¼ c Parsley
Salt to taste
1 tsp Black pepper – Additional to taste
Chuchela (as desired)

Let’s make it

● Cut fish into small pieces, place in a bowl and add fresh blended
seasoning, salt,1 tsp black pepper, thyme and hot sauce or pepper
sauce – mix well and set aside to marinate
● In a bowl add tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, garlic and parsley
– mix together and season with salt, black pepper.
● In a large pot for frying, fill half way with vegetable oil and set on
medium heat
● To fry fish bits – dust lightly with flour and fry until light brown in
color
● Set to rest on paper towel
● Preheat oven on broil at 400 degrees
● Prepare a baking dish by greasing lightly with olive oil
● Deep fry cassava fries for 4 mins or until edges are slight brown in
color
● Place cassava fries in a baking dish layer with cheese, vegetables
and fish alternately – top with cheese
● Broil in the oven for 15 sec on 400 degrees or until everything is
melty
● Remove from oven and top with chuchela
● Enjoy with a good movie

Sardines 

You will need 

3 tins Sardines (142g each)

2 tbsp Lime juice 

1 tsp Black pepper 

½ tbsp Hot Sauce /Pepper sauce or Scotch Bonnet (finely chopped) 

2 tsp Shaddon Beni 

1 tbsp Garlic (chopped)

1/3 c Onions (diced)

½ c Tomatoes (diced)

1/8 c Coconut Oil 

1 clove Garlic (smashed)

¼ c Pimento (chopped)

Salt to taste 

This is how 

• Remove sardines from the tin straining off the liquid /oil from the can and place in a bowl  
• Using a fork shred /crush the sardines 
• Add lime juice, salt, black pepper and hot sauce / scotch bonnet pepper 
• Mix well 
• In a pot on medium heat, add coconut oil and smashed garlic allow to heat until the garlic becomes dark brown on both sides. 
• Add garlic, pimento, onions, tomatoes and shaddon beni – mix and allow to cook for 2-3 mins or until onions become translucent. 
• Add seasoned sardines and mix well 
• Allow this to cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes then lower heat cover, and allow to simmer for another 3-4 minutes. 
• Be sure to stir occasionally until it’s done. 
• Enjoy with bread, roti or rice .

Tips 

• Sardines are good for mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. So, if you are feeling some type ah way today. Try this sardine recipe and feel good.

Plantain Pone

Here’s what to get

2c Ripe Plantain (Chopped finely)
½ c Pumpkin (Chopped finely)
½ c Dried coconut (Chopped finely)
½ tsp ginger (Minced)
2 TBSP Margarine
¼ cup Minced Raisins
½ tsp Nutmeg
½ tsp Vanilla
1 c Brown Sugar
½ tsp Baking Powder
¼ c Evaporated Milk
½ tsp Cinnamon

Let’s make it
 In a mixing bowl whisk together sugar and evaporated milk until sugar is
dissolved and the mixture is creamy
 Fold in plantain
 Add the remaining ingredients and fold until combined
 Grease a 6-inch baking dish using the Grease Magic and pre heat oven to
350 degrees
 Pour mixture into the bowl and bake for 35 -45 mins until fully baked

 You can use a small knife to run through the center and if it comes out
clean its ready !
 Let cool completely before cutting and enjoy

Carrot & Linseed Bread Rolls

Here’s what to get
3 c All-purpose Flour
¼ c Margarine (room temperature)
¼ c Shortening (room temperature)
½ TBSP Yeast
1 ½ tsp Baking powder
1 ½ TBSP Brown sugar
½ tsp Salt
¼ c Linseed (raw)
1 c Carrot (shredded)
1 TBSP Nutmeg
½ c Whole wheat (Optional)
Warm water for kneading
Grease Magic for pans

Let’s make it
● Place all dry ingredients and carrots into the mixing bowl
● Using the dough hook mix for 3-4 mins on medium
● Gradually add warm water and mix until soft, slightly sticky dough
is formed.

● Scrape the sides of the bowl with spatula to ensure all ingredients
are well incorporated
● Remove any remaining dough from the hook
● Cover and let sit for 40 mins
● Prepare a baking pan with Grease Magic for Pans
● On a flat surface dust lightly with flour
● Pour dough unto the surface and knead gently to smoothen
● Separate dough into 8 pieces and form smooth rolls
● Place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart – cover and allow to rest
for 20 mins
● Preheat oven to 350 degrees
● Place rolls in the oven and bake for 20-30 mins or until the top
gets a little brown
● Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack
● Make sandwiches and enjoy

Fried Bakes or Floats

Here’s what to get
2c All-purpose flour
¼ tsp Yeast
1tsp Baking powder
½ tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Shortening
½ tsp Salt
¼ c whole wheat (optional)
Warm water for kneading
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Let’s make it
● Put all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl
● Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium speed for 5
mins
● Slowly add warm water until smooth dough forms around the
hook. Knead lightly to smoothen if needed
● Prepare a tray lightly dusted with dry flour and form 2-inch balls
from the dough
● Cover and allow to sit for 5- 10 mins

● Prepare a bowl with paper towels or a kitchen cloth to store bakes
after frying
● In a large pot fill halfway with vegetable oil for deep frying and
allow to heat to a medium heat
● Using a rolling pin, roll dough balls into ½ inch thick, round bakes
/floats
● Once the oil is hot, gently place bakes to fry – do not over crowd
the pot
● When the bakes rise to the top, use a spoon to baste the top of
the bake with the oil – this helps it to swell and become light
● Once it becomes swollen, flip to fry the other side for about 30
seconds
● Remove from the oil and into prepared bowl with paper
towel/kitchen cloth to soak up an extra oil
Tips

● You can add ¼ c whole wheat for a healthy addition
● After making the dough into balls you can store in an airtight
container the freezer for later use. defrost time is approx 5-8mins.

Fried Rice

Here’s what to get 

2 cups long grain rice (boiled -not too soft) 

2 ½ tbsp Dark soy sauce 

1/3c Sesame oil 

2 ½ tbsp Garlic (chopped)

2 ½ tbsp Ginger (finely grated)

¼ c Pimento (chopped)

¾ c Celery (chopped)

1 ½ c Frozen peas and carrots (defrosted)

½ tsp Fried rice seasoning 

1 tbsp granulated sugar  

Chopped Chives for garnish

Let’s make it 

• Using a wok on medium heat, add sesame oil and allow to heat 
• Add garlic, ginger, pimento and fried rice seasoning to sesame oil, stir and let sauté for 1 min. 
• Add peas and carrots and soy sauce, mix and allow to cook for 2 mins 
• Add rice and at a little at a time and stir until everything is combined 
• Stir in granulated sugar thoroughly 
• Mix in celery and remove from heat 
• Garnish with chives before serving

Tips 

1. Do not boil rice to soft as it has to re enter the heat for frying and come easily become overcooked