Category: Caribbean green seasoning
Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice | Kitchen Essentials
This chicken-fried rice recipe is a family favorite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch or dinner. I make this when I need a fast, easy, and delicious one-pot meal. I can guarantee that it is better--and healthier—than...
Shrimp Wontons Sticks with a Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
I call these shrimp wontons sticks because they taste like wontons but are rolled to look like sticks. There is no chopping or technical wrapping of the shrimp here as in this traditional wonton recipe. Just place the whole, seasoned...
Cornmeal Dumplings
Here is the recipe for the cornmeal dumplings I made for the delicious steamed coconut salmon recipe. I don't use baking powder because I like my dumplings stiff and chewy, with a nice bite to it. Serve with stewed or...
Trinidad Curry Chicken
Trinidad Curry Chicken stands as a testament to the fusion of cultures that defines Trinidadian cuisine. Born from the historical migration of Indian Indentured laborers to Trinidad during the colonial era, this dish embodies the vibrant flavors and rich history...
Curry Stew Turkey
Revel in the joys of the ultimate comfort food with Curry Stew Turkey: the culmination of both Trini curry and stew. Bursting with rich flavors, this dish offers a fusion of traditional cooking techniques, the stewing process, and vibrant spices...
Black Eyed Peas Pelau for Good Luck
Today we are making Trinidad black eyed peas pelau to ensure that the New Year brings with it lots of luck, including success, wealth, and prosperity. Before eating 12 grapes under the table on Old Year’s Night was a thing,...
Holiday Baked Pork Shoulder
Baked pork or oven-roasted pork around the holidays is a must. This pork is seasoned with a flavorful blend of dried and fresh oregano, adobo, black pepper, a generous amount of minced garlic, green seasoning, onion, and hot pepper. After...
Stewed Lamb (Instant Pot Option)
Prepare your taste buds for the mouthwatering flavors of this stewed lamb recipe, a delightful fusion of aromatic Caribbean seasonings and succulent lamb that promise to satisfy everyone at home. I used lamb loin in the video; however, lamb chops...
Stewed Turkey With Pigeon Peas
I hope you had a fantastic weekend. As Leo and his dad were busy preparing for winter, I was indoors, cooking up something truly special. Given that turkey season is approaching, I decided to make Stewed turkey with pigeon peas....
20 Min Boneless Curry Chicken -Quick, Tasty & Simple
This recipe for Boneless Curry Chicken aims to provide a straightforward and delicious option for both novice cooks and those unfamiliar with Caribbean cuisine. It is designed to eliminate the complexities often associated with traditional Caribbean curry recipes, such as...
Breadfruit Oil Down
TakeExploring the Essence of Oil Down: A Rich Culinary Tradition Oil Down stands as a dish firmly rooted in the heart of Caribbean cuisine. Several islands each has their own version. It centers around pieces of breadfruit that's simmered in...
BBQ Pork Belly: A Finger-Licking Caribbean Delight
If you're a food enthusiast, BBQ Pork Belly is the epitome of comfort food that will transport your taste buds to a world of smoky goodness. Whether you're planning a summer BBQ, a cookout, or simply enjoying a casual gathering...
Trini Stewed Chicken with Macaroni and Veggies
Stewed Chicken with Macaroni: succulent bone-in chicken is simmered in a rich and aromatic browning, infused with vibrant Caribbean seasonings, and finished off with boiled macaroni(pasta)! Here’s a childhood favorite that was forgotten over the years, a mouthwatering Trini stewed...
Delicious Curry Calamari(Squid, Cuttlefish, Scuttle)
Calamari and squid are basically the same thing and the term is interchangeable. However, in Trinidad we have a smaller variety known as ‘scuttle’. My Google search for scuttle, another family of squid, was unsuccessful. I learned that it is...
Stewed Gizzards
Stewed gizzards was a childhood favorite. Weekend errands at the nearest town with my dad always ended up at the Chinese mart. They sold hops bread with a variety of choices including stewed gizzards. We always enjoyed our hops bread...
Stewed Chicken with Pigeon Peas
Are you looking for a flavor-packed chicken recipe that requires minimum preparation? Look no further than this mouth-watering Trini stewed chicken with pigeon peas! This recipe is perfect for those times when you want a delicious meal on the table...
Simple Coconut Curry Fish
Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Coconut Curry Fish that I think you'll love. It’s much simpler than my original curry fish recipe since we are not pre-frying the fish. This curry fish is an absolutely delicious and...
Curried Shrimp and Pigeon Peas
During my last trip to Trinidad, my aunty Toy (Dad’s sister) made me the most delicious curry shrimp with pigeon peas and dhalpuri roti. I have been craving it for a while and decided to call her for the recipe....
Instant Pot Masala Curry Goat
It’s the holiday season and no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen, even me. As a result, this instant pot curry masala curry goat was born. There is always the special homemade bread and ham, egg or cheese...