52 Sunday Lunches of 2025: Weekly Meal Inspiration for Your Table

Welcome to our culinary journey through 2025! Each week, we’ll share the actual meals we’ve prepared for Sunday lunch, offering a diverse array of dishes to inspire your own gatherings. While some recipes may not be traditionally Trinidadian, every dish will be from this site or added for easy reference.

In the Caribbean, Sunday lunch is more than just a meal—it’s a cherished tradition that brings families together to share hearty, flavorful dishes. From rice and peas to callaloo and macaroni pie, these meals are a testament to our rich culinary heritage.

To add a unique twist, we’re introducing a “Reader’s Choice” feature: each month, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on a dish you’d like us to prepare for an upcoming Sunday lunch (this may be done on YT or Social Media so follow me there! This interactive element allows you to be part of our culinary adventure, and we’ll share the selected recipes along with tips and personal insights.

Bookmark this page and check back weekly for fresh ideas to elevate your Sunday meals. Let’s celebrate the joy of food, family, and togetherness, one Sunday at a time!

For a glimpse into a traditional Trinidadian Sunday lunch, you might enjoy this video:

Week 1: Steamed Fish with Boil and Fry Cassava

For our first Sunday lunch of 2025, I prepared steamed fish paired with ‘boil and fry cassava’—a light yet satisfying meal that felt perfect after the indulgences of the holiday season. I had been craving fish, particularly salmon, and wanted something clean, healthy, and meat-free to kick off the year. This dish came together quickly, with the cassava serving as the ideal accompaniment. Since I always keep cassava on hand, it was an easy choice inspired by the steamed fish and boil-and-mashed breadfruit my niece made for me during my recent trip to Trinidad over the Christmas holidays.

As you can see, I only made a small amount of boil and fry cassava because I used the remainder for the scalloped cassava recipe the week before. This was the 1 pound leftover from the 5 lb bag. I made this cassava recipe again the following week to retest the recipe, so stay tuned for that! I am currently in love with cassava as you can see.

The steamed fish recipe is a family favorite for its flavorful simplicity and healthy ingredients—you can find the recipe here. I have another delicious steamed fish recipe, check that out here (steamed salmon and cornmeal dumplings). As for the boil and fry cassava, I’m currently perfecting the recipe, and it will be posted soon. Stay tuned for updates, and I’ll be sure to link it here once it’s ready. In the interim, you can also try my cassava pie or mashed cassava recipes.

This meal was not only quick to prepare but also a wonderful reminder of how simple, wholesome ingredients can come together to create something truly special. Whether you’re looking for a healthy reset or a new dish to try, this combination is sure to please.

Week 2 – Coming Soon!