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Mastering the Art of Making Trinidad Roti
In Trinidad and Tobago's culinary landscape, few dishes evoke the same level of nostalgia and appreciation as "Trinidad roti.". There is a saying in T&T that is a testament to this fact, "I am not roti, I can't make everyone...
Dhal & Dumpling Soup
Dhal & Dumpling soup is a simple soup made with split peas, seasonings and flour dumplings. It’s vegan, hearty and filling. Perfect for a cold, rainy or even a sunny day. I started this dhal & dumpling soup in the...
A Trini Holiday Menu – Link to All Recipes
Good morning! Hope everyone had a great Christmas. It was a peaceful one for me, with some of my favorite people and my favorite foods. Christmas is not Christmas without my mom’s cooking and the red beans and callaloo combination...
TRINI SPONGE CAKE
Looking for a sponge cake recipe that’s light, airy, and flavorful without being eggy or dry? This classic Trini sponge cake recipe delivers all the deliciousness you crave in a Caribbean dessert, with troubleshooting tips to help you avoid common...
Homemade Sazon Chicken (Pollo Guisado)
'Sazon Chicken' is a family favorite and this recipe is my twist on a Caribbean Classic, pollo guisado. This recipe is inspired by my favorite Cuban restaurant on Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan. What is Pollo Guisado--Sazon Chicken? Pollo Guisado(chicken stew),...
Crispy Fried Okra | Trini Fry Ochro
Crispy fried okra, also referred to as fried ochro / fry ochro in Trinidad & Tobago, is one of my favorite vegan dishes. The crispiness is so addicting, that I can and do enjoy it as a snack. How to...
Turmeric Rice | Yellow Rice
Halal Cart-Inspired Yellow Rice When you think of the ultimate street food experience, halal cart chicken and rice is always at the top of the list. There’s something magical about that vibrant yellow rice, served up with perfectly spiced meat,...
Most Popular Rice Recipes!
Rice is a staple in any Caribbean Kitchen. Here are the top rice recipes on this site and in our house! From the veggie loaded Trini Fried Rice to a plate of comforting pelau, a one pot dish, these rice...
Trinidad Hops Bread – Soft Dinner Rolls Recipe
"Trinidad Hops bread is essentially dinner rolls. In Trinidad, it’s eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It has a unique softness, delicate, airy, light chew, and totally satisfying." As I shared on Facebook over the weekend, we ate a hearty...
Trinidad Stewed Fish Recipe
In this savory and satisfying Trinidad-style stewed fish recipe, a firm fish of your choice—such as carite, king fish, or red snapper—is first seasoned and marinated with a generous amount of freshly blended green seasoning, made with herbs, garlic, and...
Ria’s Family Chicken Soup Recipe
Chicken soup is undoubtedly comfort food for everyone, everywhere. In the Caribbean, our chicken soup is hearty and healthy. It's superb for rainy days, snowy days, sunny days, Saturdays and pandemic days! Today I am sharing my secret family recipe...
Top 10 Vegan Veggie Recipes in Trinidad
This post, Top 10 Vegan Veggie Recipes in Trinidad will provide you with meal ideas and a list of Trini favorites for when you need to add more vegan or vegetarian dishes to your normal meal rotations. Diwali will be...
Trinidad Sada Roti (Plain)
WHAT IS SADA ROTI? Sada roti is one of the main staples in Trinidad. It is a leavened flatbread eaten for breakfast or dinner with a variety of vegetarian, fish, or meat dishes — including curries or stews. It is...
Trinidad Pumpkin Talkari
Growing up in Trinidad, pumpkin talkari with dosti roti (a layered roti) was one of my absolute favorite meals. Strangely enough, it's also my 10-year-old daughter's favorite meal. In my recipe below, cubes of pumpkin are sautéed with the simplest...
St. Lucian Green Fig Salad
St. Lucian Green Fig Salad is the perfect side dish to serve along with curries, stews, baked or BBQ meats and seafood. Some of my best relationships are formed with people I encounter in the ladies' room at work,...
Coconut Palette (Popsicles)
A coconut “palette” (pronounced pah-lit in Trinidad) reminds me of childhood days in Trinidad. I grew up enjoying this home made coconut treat, which was usually wrapped in a very thin, parchment-like wrapper. Strangely, I could vividly remember the scent...
Homemade Bread Recipe
It was a tradition in our house when I was a child to eat fresh homemade bread, ham, and hot sauce on Christmas mornings. Now, even though I am older and have a house and family of my own, I...
What to Eat and Do in Sint Maarten and Saint Martin: Our Week in Paradise
Sint Maarten was never high on my Caribbean travel list. In fact, this vacation happened almost accidentally. A friend from Trinidad mentioned he was traveling there with a group of friends and casually suggested we meet him on the island....
Caribbean Stewed Cannellini Beans
Over the weekend, I made stewed cannellini beans, Trinidad/Caribbean style, using the same familiar technique I use for many of my stewed bean recipes. I had been seeing white beans all over social media lately, with so many people talking...
Easy Spicy Chow Mein Recipe for Two (Ready in 20 Minutes)
This Easy Spicy Chow Mein Recipe proves that some of the best meals don't begin with a plan. They come together because you're hungry, you have a package of noodles in the pantry, and a few ingredients waiting in the...
How to Cook Pumpkin with Mixed Seafood Recipe (Trinidad Pumpkin Talkarie)
This Pumpkin with Mixed Seafood recipe is a delicious variation of traditional Trinidad Pumpkin Talkarie, combining sweet pumpkin with shrimp, calamari, mussels, and baby scallops for a hearty Caribbean-inspired meal. Over the years, I've shared several variations on the blog,...
Trinidad Salad – How I Make it at Home
Simple Trinidad salad made with watercress (greens), lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, and carrot—served fresh without dressing, just as enjoyed at prayers(poojas) and Sunday, any day or weekend lunch. This Trinidad salad is a crisp, refreshing mix of watercress—known as “greens” in...
How to Build a Caribbean Pantry (With Recipes)
Essential Ingredients for Caribbean Cooking Every kitchen tells a story, and the Caribbean pantry is often where that story begins. My pantry did not appear overnight. It evolved gradually over time, just as my cooking skills evolved. We all begin...
How to Make Salmon Pie using Canned Salmon | Salmon Stuffed Fried Bake
Salmon pie, or salmon stuffed fried bake, is a quick and satisfying Caribbean snack, or on the go breakfast, made with seasoned canned salmon wrapped in soft dough and fried until golden brown. This easy version skips frying fish from...
Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad Recipe – Surprisingly Delicious
Sweet Potato Salad is creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, and full of texture—made with tender boiled sweet potatoes, eggs, mayo, sweet relish, crunchy vegetables, and a light touch of brown sugar and vinegar to balance everything beautifully. Inspired by a Mother’s...
How to Make Trinidad Dasheen Bush Bhagi
Dasheen Bush Bhagi is a traditional Trinidadian dish made with tender taro leaves, also known as dasheen bush, cooked down with onion, garlic, hot pepper, tomatoes, oil, and salt until soft, flavorful, and fully tender. It can be prepared slightly...
Quick & Tasty Instant Pot Stewed Oxtail
A Flavorful, Time-Saving Comfort Meal Oxtail is a beloved dish in Caribbean kitchens, known for its rich, savory flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Traditionally slow-simmered for hours, this Instant Pot version delivers the same depth of flavor in a fraction of...





























