🇹🇹Welcome to My Trini Kitchen 🇹🇹
Authentic & Creative Caribbean Flavors — for comfort, convenience, and longevity, inspired by tradition.
🍲 Easy & Simple Weeknight Favorites
When life gets busy, cooking shouldn’t feel complicated. These quick, wholesome meals come together in minutes—perfect for weeknights or anytime you want real food without the fuss. From one-pot favorites to family classics, each dish brings comfort, flavor, and ease to your kitchen.
Latest Recipes – Fresh from my kitchen!
Stay updated with my newest creations! From innovative twists to traditional favorites, these recipes are fresh from my kitchen to yours.
Celebrate 🦃 Thanksgiving with Friends & Family!
‘Buss a Lime! ‘
Thanksgiving is coming soon—a time to gather, give thanks, and share good food made with love. Explore Trinidad and Caribbean-inspired classics that bring comfort to every table, from savory rice dishes and stews to irresistible desserts. Stay tuned for new holiday recipes—like turkey, gratins, and sweet treats—coming soon to make your celebration extra special.
Your one-stop guide for all things festive, heartwarming, and joyfully Trini this Thanksgiving.
Best Potato Salad Recipe
In today’s post, you will learn to make the best potato salad ever! Happy Spring! I have somehow immersed myself in Spring cleaning(eliminating)–You could say I have been Kondo-ed(Marie Kondo)…
A Trini Holiday & Weekend Menu
‘Make ah Cook! ‘
Celebrate Trini-style year-round with a menu full of festive dishes! Whether it’s pasteles, curry goat with buss up shot (paratha), or sweet treats, we’ve got everything you need for a memorable time.
Roti, Bakes & Breads
‘I cyah make everyone happy, I’m not roti!‘
From soft, flaky roti to golden fried bakes, these recipes are perfect for pairing or eating solo. Explore the staples that bring comfort to every Caribbean table.
Traditional Breakfast
‘Taste jes like Grandma’s!’
Start your day with heartwarming Caribbean breakfasts. Think sada roti and fry bodi, saltfish buljol, or tomatoes & saltfish—just like Grandma used to make!
Meet Ria!
Here, you’ll find delicious, family-tested recipes and heartfelt stories that honor the spirit of Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean — while inspiring anyone who loves good food to discover the warmth, flavor, and joy of our cuisine. It’s a celebration of food, culture, and connection — shared with love from my kitchen to yours.
Curry Tabanca
‘Keep calm and curry on!’
For curry lovers everywhere! Dive into rich, aromatic dishes like curried goat, chicken, shrimp, and more. Spice up your life with these iconic recipes.
Comforting Stews
‘Lewwe stew something nah!’
Warm, hearty, and full of flavor! From oxtail to stewed fish, these recipes bring the best of Caribbean comfort food to your pot.
Sweet Treats
‘Ah feeling to eat something sweet!’
Satisfy your sweet cravings with Caribbean desserts like sponge cake, black cake, and sweet bread. Perfect for celebrations or a quiet indulgence.
New to Trini Food? Start Here….
The food of Trinidad and Tobago is a bold, flavorful reflection of the islands’ rich cultural heritage, blending African, Indian, Creole, Chinese, Indigenous, Syrian-Lebanese, and European influences into dishes full of history and heart. From beloved street foods like doubles and bake and shark to comforting classics like pelau, callaloo, and curry duck, every meal celebrates community, spice, and tradition.
In this post, I’m sharing 25 must-try foods from Trinidad and Tobago—a handpicked guide to the dishes that capture the true spirit and flavor of our islands. Whether you’re visiting, reconnecting with your roots, or simply curious to try something new, this list will inspire you to taste and enjoy the best of Trini cuisine.
Cooking With Ria – in the Kitchen!
Watch, learn, and cook along with me! Check out these viewer favorite videos for step-by-step guides, tips, and vibrant flavors brought to life.
🍛 52 Weeks of Sunday Lunches / Sunday Dinners
Ever wondered what to cook for Sunday lunch? These are the actual meals I cooked this year — one delicious Sunday at a time. From curries and stews to rice dishes and sides, each post in this series is packed with inspiration, comfort, and real ideas for your table.
