Category: Caribbean Recipes
Curry Baigan and Aloo: Vegan Comfort Food
Growing up in the vibrant Caribbean island of Trinidad, the aroma of curry wafting from our kitchen was a reminder of the rich culinary heritage passed down from previous generations. Among the array of dishes Mummy dutifully prepared to nourish...
Trinidad Chicken Roti
What is Trinidad Chicken Roti? Trinidad Chicken Roti isn't just a dish; it's an amalgamation of Trinidad's culinary favorites—roti, curry chicken, and an array of tantalizing accompaniments and condiments that cater to every taste bud, from the mild to the...
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...
Trinidad Fried Bake and Shark: A Culinary Odyssey
Picture this: You're cruising along the north coast of Trinidad, make a quick stop at the famous lookout for some Trini snacks for your day's Maracas Beach Lime. After a couple of mins drive, the scenic view of the ocean...
Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo
This instant pot curry channa and aloo is being posted by special request. It is well known that cooking curry channa and aloo from scractch(dried beans) can take up to two hours. In this recipe, we are doing it in...
Stewed Beef with Dumplings
This stewed beef with dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for these cold, winter days. In this recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method. The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of...
Yellow Rice and Peas with Coconut Milk
Yellow Rice and Peas with Coconut Milk This flavorful and easy-to-make yellow rice and peas is perfect for a weeknight meal, a weekend potluck, or even a holiday table. The fragrant coconut milk and adobo give the rice a beautiful...
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...
Caribbean Pumpkin Rice
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean with our tantalizing Caribbean pumpkin rice recipe. This vibrant dish not only captures the essence of the islands but also brings together a symphony of flavors that will...
How to Cook the Perfect Basmati Rice: A Foolproof Recipe
Cooking the perfect Basmati rice can be a culinary puzzle I've spent years unraveling. After numerous trials and tribulations, I've come up with some essential steps for consistently achieving impeccable results. We all want restaurant-style basmati rice at home that...
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....
Tasty 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes
In the whirlwind of our daily lives, sometimes we need a recipe that's not only delicious but also efficient. Our 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes is the answer to your time-strapped kitchen adventures. This delightful curry is a testament...
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...
20 Min Instant Pot Curry Stew Goat with Skin
Curry Stew Goat with the skin is on a whole other level of deliciousness, however, there are challenges involved in making it. What do you do when you have a desire for and plan to cook goat with a bad...
Shrimp and Peppers Stir Fry
Shrimp and Peppers Stir Fry saved dinner! One evening after work my daughter Dari craved shrimp tacos. When I mentioned that there was shrimp in the freezer, she was concerned that it will take too long to defrost. She was...
Irresistible Shrimp Pies
Pies are the ultimate comfort food, whether it is aloo pies, fish pies, or these shrimp pies. These shrimp pies were so insanely delicious that my daughter, who is not a fan of shrimp, devoured three. When she was on...
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...