🇹🇹Welcome to My Trini Kitchen 🇹🇹
Authentic & Creative Caribbean Flavors for comfort, convenience, and longevity – rooted in tradition, made for modern life.
🍲 Easy & Simple Weeknight Favorites
When life gets busy, cooking shouldn’t feel complicated. These quick, wholesome meals come together in minutes — from one-pot rice dishes to kid-approved chicken and pasta — so you can get real food on the table without the stress.
Latest Recipes – Fresh from My Kitchen!
Stay updated with my newest creations — from cozy stews and Sunday lunch favorites to quick stir-fries and sweets straight from testing in my kitchen.
❤️ Our Thanksgiving Favorites 🦃
‘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. New recipes — like turkey, gratins, and sweet treats — are on the way to make your celebration extra special.
Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb
Have you seen a rack of lamb in the grocery store or at your butcher’s and wondered how to cook it? Today, I will share my recipe for the perfect,…
A Trini Holiday & Weekend Menu
‘Make ah Cook! ‘
Celebrate Trini-style year-round with a menu full of crowd-pleasing dishes. Whether it’s pasteles, curry goat with buss up shot (paratha), or a spread of sweet treats, these recipes bring that “buss ah lime” feeling to any weekend or holiday table.
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.
