Caribbean Stews

Sunday Lunch Week 35 : Curry Stew Chicken, Dhal & Curry Goat

Sunday Lunch Week 35 : Curry Stew Chicken, Dhal & Curry Goat

This week’s Sunday lunch actually began on Saturday. I cooked on Saturday instead of Sunday so I could rest the next day—and maybe catch up on the five weeks of Sunday Lunch Chronicles I’m behind on. It was also my husband’s birthday week. He took [continue reading]

Week 23 – The “Whatever Formula”: Curry Oxtail, Stewed Beef & Jerk Chicken | 52 Weeks of Sunday Lunches

Week 23 – The “Whatever Formula”: Curry Oxtail, Stewed Beef & Jerk Chicken | 52 Weeks of Sunday Lunches

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 breakfast. I had also soaked [continue reading]

30-Minute Boneless Curry Stew Chicken with Potatoes

30-Minute Boneless Curry Stew Chicken with Potatoes

When time is short but the craving for a hearty, home-cooked meal is strong, this 30-Minute Boneless Curry Stew Chicken with Potatoes is the solution. This dish is a perfect fusion of Caribbean flavors, where the deep, aromatic spices of curry blend seamlessly with the [continue reading]

Stewed Lentils with Coconut Milk

Stewed Lentils with Coconut Milk

Stewed lentils have long been a comforting and nourishing dish in my kitchen, but I had never thought to add coconut milk—until now. This recipe was inspired by my mom’s stewed red beans, a dish that has been a cherished part of our family meals [continue reading]

52 Sunday Lunches – 2025: Weekly Meal Inspiration for Your Table

52 Sunday Lunches – 2025: Weekly Meal Inspiration for Your Table

Welcome to 52 Weeks of Sunday Lunches! In Trinidad and across the Caribbean, Sunday Lunch—also known as Sunday Dinner—is more than just a meal. It’s a cherished tradition where families gather around a table filled with food, stories, and laughter. The spread is what defines [continue reading]

Mom’s Amazing Stewed Red Beans

Mom’s Amazing Stewed Red Beans

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of Mom’s stewed red beans—a staple at our family Christmas dinners, always paired with macaroni pie, callaloo, curry duck, and dhalpuri for a true taste of home. My mom’s version, now adapted for the Instant Pot, is both rich [continue reading]

Stewed Beef with Dumplings

Stewed Beef with Dumplings

When the weather turns cold and the days feel shorter, this Stewed Beef with Dumplings is exactly the kind of meal that brings warmth back into the kitchen. It’s rich, hearty, and full of gravy — the kind of one-pot dish that quietly simmers while [continue reading]

Simple Stewed Chicken – Using Less Sugar

Simple Stewed Chicken – Using Less Sugar

A Healthier Take on a Trinidad Classic Stewed chicken is a Trinidadian classic that has fed generations, bringing families together around Sunday tables and weekday dinners alike. But today, we’re doing it a little differently—and a little healthier. After turning 50, I made a personal [continue reading]

Black Eyed Peas Pelau for Good Luck

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, eating Black eyed peas was [continue reading]

Stewed Lamb (Instant Pot Option)

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 or other fatty pieces of [continue reading]