This pasta with meat sauce is quick, easy, tasty, and healthy if you choose the right ingredients. Great for a weeknight, a Friday evening, or weekend lunch or dinner, and will certainly satisfy any tastebuds or appetite. Can I use...

We have not travelled in 2 years because of the pandemic. So, naturally on our short staycation during the third week of February I wanted to bring the warm sunny islands of the Caribbean to us. To do so, I...

Fried Bake (also known as "fry bake") is another very popular Trinidadian breakfast "bread". It is actually fried, not baked. If you have heard of the most famous Trinidad bake and shark, this is my recipe for the "bake" with...

This delicious recipe was inspired by all the buttermilk marinated fried chicken recipes. However, today, buttermilk fried chicken gets introduced to the flavors of the Caribbean. In this herb buttermilk fried chicken recipe we are replacing the packaged seasonings with...

When life gets in the way, this is the type of quick meals I depend on--and I thought you would also benefit from this delicious, budget friendly, quick recipe! Canned Salmon is essential in every pandemic and emergency pantry or...

Buttermilk biscuits are my go to for a quick dessert on a cold, winter-weekend night. I always have a stick of butter in the freezer for these craving emergencies. Cutting the butter up into small pieces prior to freezing will...

Looking for a quick Saturday meal? Here’s a quick stir fry to save the day! This 15 min beef stir fry is one of my top 5 go to meals when we need a quick homemade meal. The ingredients are simple...

Peas dhal is essentially curry peas that’s mashed to attain the consistency of the traditional split peas dhal. Our second meal on any trip to Trinidad is usually curried duck, peas dhal and dhalpuri made my mother and sister in...

Curry goat is another very popular dish/delicacy in Trinidad, as well as Jamaica. It does not boast of a mild curry like curried chicken, but at the same time the curry is not overpowering. It's a special occasion, iconic meal...

It was another cold day and I was home alone in need of Trini comfort food, so I made myself fried smelt, a substitute for sardines, which are hard to come by. I enjoyed it thoroughly with dhal and freshly...

This chunky veggie stir fry is healthy, nutritious and easy to make. I made it a couple of weeks ago for my Mom’s small birthday party and thought you would appreciate a vegan, veggie dish to start off the new...

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...

Let's make a quick & simple chicken pelau! Happy New Year! Today we will focus on a simple & flavorful dish everyone needs in their arsenal-chicken pelau. What is Chicken Pelau? Chicken pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat...

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...

In this jerk turkey recipe, the turkey is seasoned with a traditional jerk seasoning and marinated for a minimum of two days. I like marinating it up to two weeks in advance, keeping it in the freezer, and removing it...

What is Ginger Beer? Ginger beer is a staple around the holidays on many of the Caribbean islands. It’s made with fresh ginger root and spices, allowed to ferment for a couple of days, and sweetened with brown or white...

Curry chicken with potatoes is like a comforting hug on a plate. It's a classic dish where tender chicken pieces and hearty potatoes are simmered in a flavorful curry base. Here's how it usually goes down: You've got your chicken,...

Growing up in Trinidad more than 40 years ago, my aunt Taina (Dad's younger sister) made this delicious dish of scrambled egg and tomatoes for breakfast. For me, it was more than just scrambled eggs. I was mesmerized by the...

Curry home fowl is a delicacy in Trinidad. Many folks have what is referred to as layers or home fowl in the yard that’s prepared on special occasions. In New York, we get home fowl at Key Food. It is...

This roasted duck and scallion pancake recipe was inspired by my very first business lunch downtown Manhattan decades ago. I ordered roasted duck with scallion pancakes at a fancy Chinese restaurant, and it was unforgettable. So memorable, I went home...

  This is the holiday lasagna I made on the very popular Thanksgiving Feast video on You Tube. It has been requested numerous times so I finally decided to make the time and post this delicious recipe. Another recipe long...

This candied yam recipe was given to me by a co-worker over a decade ago. I have tweaked it to my preferences, reducing the quantity of sugar but it is still exceptionally delicious, and is a great side to your...

  Curry cabbage is a simple dish of chopped cabbage cooked in flavorful curry with tomatoes, onion, garlic and scallions. The cabbage is steamed until it softens and all the flavors are combined. It is easy to make, budget friendly...

  Barfi is a traditional, rich, milk-based sweet made around Diwali time or during the year for religious and cultural gatherings. The simple list of ingredients includes full cream milk powder, Nestle cream, ground cardamom, and ginger. Barfi originated in...

Ladoo is a delicious and popular sweet treat made in Trinidad around Diwali and during the year for poojas, prayers and Hindu religious ceremonies. How to make ladoo? Ground split peas are made into a batter and fried. The fried...

  Recently I made these for my daughter who was visiting from College. I always try to send her back with all her favorite dishes and enough to share. During her last visit I made aloo pies and to change...

A delicious traditional Trini Stewed Chicken with Potatoes for added flavor and a delightful sauce! Seasoned with traditional green seasoning and other aromatics to maximize the flavor. Stewed chicken is a Sunday lunch staple and one of the simplest chicken...

This curry seafood medley is the perfect quick meal for a weekday or weekend. The eggplant in this dish is totally optional but helps to stretch the meal if your family has a hearty appetite and you only have only...

Growing up my mom made the most delicious and elaborate Sunday lunches for us. This beet and potato salad is inspired by those meals. I have never seen this combination elsewhere. I added the sweet potatoes in my version which...

Kitchri is the Caribbean cousin, a descendant, a derivative of kichadi. Kichadi is the ayurvedic dish that detoxifies, heals, rejuvenates, improves immunity and energy. This recipe that was brought to Trinidad by the indentured laborers who came to work in...

Everyone loves a good, crispy wonton dipped in ketchup, soy sauce and a little hot sauce for a nice kick. In this recipe, I am using a savory shrimp filling perfectly seasoned with scallions, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. The...

Back in the days my dad was a fisherman.  He always brought home the best catch of the day and the most colossal shrimp I've ever seen to date. Nowadays, it is difficult to source fresh fish where I live...

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),...

In the heart of every home kitchen lies a secret weapon--along with Caribbean green seasoning, a flavor enhancer that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Enter homemade sazon—a magical blend of aromatic spices that adds depth, color, and a...

Curry conch was a delicacy growing up. Nowadays it’s hard to source and very expensive which is why it’s a treat when we do get to enjoy it. Recently, we were able to source some conchs from Astoria Queens. Aunty...

Curry mango can be a main dish, side dish, condiment or snack. It is sweet, spicy, savory and satisfying. One of the greatest joys of eating this is sucking on the seed. It is a great side dish for curry...

In this amazing recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method.  The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of chunks of carrots, celery and potatoes to make it a hearty stew with lots of...

  This is one of the easiest and most surprisingly flavorful rice dishes I’ve ever made. It is surprisingly delicious because you won’t expect such robust flavors from the simple ingredients used. Prep takes two minutes and the cooking time...

Coo Coo, also spelled "Cou Cou," is a traditional dish in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries. It is made with cornmeal, ochro, fresh seasonings and coconut milk. It is often compared to polenta but has its own unique...