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...

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 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...

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...

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...

'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, 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...

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

 WHAT IS SADA ROTI? Sada roti is one of the main staples in Trinidad. It is a leavened flat bread eaten for breakfast or dinner with a variety of vegetarian, fish or meat dishes--including curries or stews. It is to...

Growing up in Trinidad, pumpkin talkari and dost roti (a layered roti) was one of my absolute favorite meals! Strangely enough, it is also my 10-year-old daughter's favorite meal as well. In my recipe below, cubes of pumpkin are sautéed...

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,...

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...

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...

This buttery, moist marble cake with swirls of vanilla and cocoa is soft, rich, and perfect for any celebration—including Father’s Day (the day this recipe was developed) Why You’ll Love This Marble Cake This classic Marble Cake is rich, buttery,...

Today’s plan was simple: less chaos, more flavor—and it worked. With seasoned chicken already prepped, the goal was to get a nourishing Sunday lunch on the table and prep some meals for the week—all while keeping the mess (and stress)...

Peanut Punch is one of those classic Caribbean drinks that instantly takes you back. In Trinidad, it’s a staple—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. You can keep it simple with just peanut butter, milk, and sweetener, or dress it up...

This Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes and Asparagus was inspired by a memorable dish we had at Olive Garden many years ago—a simple yet delicious combination of angel hair pasta, sautéed shrimp, and tender asparagus in a light garlic-butter sauce....

A Special Sunday Meal for Dad Father’s Day weekend called for a simple yet special menu. We started with aloo pies for breakfast—my husband’s favorite, so definitely worth the effort. For lunch, the spread included steak, lobster, angel hair pasta...

Sunday Morning Mayhem Another Sunday, another unexpected storm—literally. I woke up to electrical issues and a mini flood that needed urgent attention to prevent disaster. These country homes are charming until the circuit blows and the floors are underwater before...

A Delicious One-Pot Goat and Rice Dish This goat pilaf recipe is inspired by my Lazy Wife Instant Pot Lamb Pilaf—a lifesaver of a dish I created on a chaotic Saturday when I needed something hearty, hands-off, and satisfying. This...

A rich, slow-cooked curry perfect with rice, roti, or as a flavorful leftover meal. Last Sunday, I made a spread that included curry oxtail, jerk chicken, stewed beef, and rice and peas for lunch. While stewed oxtail would have been...

Fry Bodi and Aloo, also known as sautéed long green beans and potatoes, is a humble yet flavorful dish that celebrates the wisdom of generations before us. Rooted in the kitchens of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, it’s a recipe...

A Mother’s Memory, A Daughter’s Recipe This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is for my daughter Lani, who’s finally ready to dive into some serious cooking while on her college vacation. She’s been making delicious, beautifully plated meals for her and...