Caribbean Recipes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Curry lauki is a light, gently spiced dish made with tender bottle gourd simmered slowly until soft and delicate in its own natural juices. This is the kind of everyday cooking our grandmothers relied on—simple ingredients, minimal seasoning, and patience....

Caribbean coconut cake (also known as Jamaican Toto) is one of my current favorites to make and share—a simple, coconut-based cake that feels just right when you want something sweet without overindulging. It’s light, gently spiced, and not overly sweet,...

What is Cabbage with Saltfish? Cabbage with Saltfish is a quick, flavorful Caribbean stir-fry where tender-crisp cabbage meets golden, flaked saltfish. This dry version—made without tomatoes—keeps the flavors concentrated while allowing both ingredients to stand out equally. It’s simple, budget-friendly,...

Boiled Ground Provisions is one of the most essential parts of Caribbean cooking — a mix of yam, cassava, dasheen, sweet potato, and green fig(or other combo), boiled in salted water until tender and served alongside stews, saltfish, curry, or...