My Top 3 Grenadian Snacks/Desserts to try for Independence Day | @SpiceIslandCooking473

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato is more nutritious and widely available.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein while being more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds flavor.

Add butter to a stand mixer along with sugar and beat on low speed until light and fluffy.

Add cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ground ginger, baking powder, and salt to the flour and mix well.

Check the butter and sugar mixture; if ready, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.

Alternate adding flour and buttermilk to the mixture, mixing for about 1 minute until combined.

Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all flour is incorporated.

Divide the batter into smaller bowls and add food gel coloring to create the colors of the Grenadian flag (red, green, yellow).

Mix the colors into the batter well and create a swirl effect in the pan.

Grease and flour a baking pan to prevent sticking.

Pour the colored batter into the pan, placing colors side by side.

Tap the pan to remove air bubbles before baking.

Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes, checking for doneness.

Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into pieces.

Prep peanuts by removing the shells and placing them on a baking sheet.

Roast the peanuts in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 2 hours.

Make a syrup by adding sugar and water to a skillet over medium-high heat, then add ginger and stir.

Allow the mixture to come to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then reduce heat to simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

Pour the syrup over the roasted peanuts and stir to coat them well.

Spread the coated peanuts onto a pan to cool and harden.

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