Trinidad Shrimp Roti is a perfect, flavorful curry seafood wrap. There’s nothing more satisfying than the bold, aromatic flavors of Trinidad curry shrimp, especially when wrapped in the soft, comforting layers of roti. This dish combines the best of Trinidad’s...
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...
Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Green Sauce Peruvian cuisine is a delightful fusion of indigenous flavors, Spanish influences, and hints of Asian and African culinary techniques. Among the many dishes that showcase the rich tapestry of Peruvian gastronomy, Peruvian Roasted Chicken...
After posting dhalpuri and lentil puri on social media, the following request was pigeon peas puri. Like all the stuffed rotis I have made, peas puri requires the same process, patience, skill, and dedication. For the filling, fresh green pigeon...
Looking for a tasty and healthy meal that's simple to make? Look no further than this simple & tasty recipe for salmon with tomatoes! Create a mouth-watering dish that's packed with flavor and loaded with nutrients. Wild salmon is the...
Geera rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. This delectable recipe combines the warmth of roasted cumin with the subtle sweetness of jasmine or basmati rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will entice your...
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...
When I first came to this country decades ago, I worked in Jackson Heights, Queens (NY) and it was there that I fell madly in love with authentic and traditional Pakistani and Indian cuisine. A Pakistani co-worker at the time...
I am excited to share my Caribbean stewed canned black beans recipe! It is a favorite in our household and I am confident it will be a favorite in yours as well. As I may have mentioned previously, at the...
Rice is a staple in any Caribbean Kitchen. Here are the top rice recipes on this site and in our house! From the veggie loaded Trini Fried Rice to a plate of comforting pelau, a one pot dish, these rice...
This is a versatile cilantro chutney that can be used as a salad dressing or as a chutney on rice(see my cilantro rice), grilled or baked meat or seafood dishes! You can also substitute with culantro also known as bandhania...
I have shared some of my favorite rice dishes with you including pelau, carrot rice, Trini Fried rice, scallion-cilantro rice, but be prepared for yet another winner! One day I literally threw a few ingredients together to make this rice...
Aloo pie is fried dough filled with savory mashed potatoes that’s seasoned simply with bandhania (culantro), cumin, onion and garlic.  This snack (or meal) is right up there in popularity with doubles, saheena, pholourie,dhal pholourie, kachori and bake and...
 I started eating quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa) last year in an attempt to add some variety and nutrients to my diet. Two years ago I ate rice three times a day. That very restrictive diet worked for me at that...
The Canadians visited last weekend for my sister's baby shower. They brought me some of the juiciest, sweetest cherry tomatoes I ever tasted. They were as sweet as a fruit, quite possibly sweeter....and then I reminded myself that tomatoes are fruits..duuuh... ...
