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...

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....

Curry mango can be a main dish, side dish, condiment or snack. It is sweet, spicy, savory and satisfying. One of the greatest joys of eating this is sucking on the seed. It is a great side dish for curry...

When you are in the mood for a spicy(or not) curry without all the drama, here is great 20-minute substitute. I love how simple and quick it comes together without compromising on flavor. If you already have pre made green...

  This cranberry chutney is a twist to the classic recipe, infused with the savory and spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your turkey and Thanksgiving guests will thank you for it. You can make this cranberry chutney with as many...

This dish, referred to as carhee or kurhi, uses split pea powder in two ways. First the split pea powder is  used to make small balls of pholourie which are then immersed into a thick soup like gravy which is...

  Tamarind chutney is made with tamarind, sweet or sour varieties, peppers and spices. This popular condiment is enjoyed with aloo pies, aloo roti, pholourie, kachori, saheena or doubles. Check out all these recipes on this site. [caption id="attachment_3711" align="aligncenter"...

SAHEENA is essentially a fried, West Indian, vegan, spinach fritter. Made with flour or ground split peas, spices and seasonings, it comes together quickly and it's so delicious. Just like our infamous fluffy balls of pholourie, it is a popular...

Today we are making aloo roti also called aloo puri or aloo paratha, another type of stuffed roti enjoyed in Trinidad, other parts of the Caribbean, and around the world. How to make aloo roti? To make this roti, a...

Table of contentsWhat is Dhalpuri?Dhalpuri, also known as dhal puri, dalpuri or dhalpourie is one of the most popular rotis in Trinidad. It is a  stuffed flatbread , deeply rooted in Indo-Trinidadian cuisine.The origins of dhalpuriHow is dhalpuri made?How to...

Buljol is a Trinidadian classic and weekend breakfast staple. It's been a while! Where do I start! To give you a quick snapshot, since my last post I resigned from my position of 11 years, left my comfort zone, and...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1143"] Trinidad Curry Goat[/caption] Curry Goat--A Trinidadian favorite: For those of you who are not familiar, curry goat is another very popular dish in Trinidad, as well as Jamaica. It does not boast a mild curry like...

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...

What is Green Seasoning?  Green seasoning or seasonin' is a blend of herbs and other aromatics and a quintessential element of Caribbean cooking. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it is a must-have for Caribbean home cooking, whether you're spicing...

Channa is also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans, or ceci beans. Aloo, on the other hand, is what we Trinidadians refer to as potato. Hence the term curry channa and aloo. In this dish, channa and aloo are simmered in...

I've been avoiding the kitchen like the plague. Recipe testing and emotional eating have taken a toll on my "physique"...it also doesn't help that I usually prepare six 5 star meals on the weekend for my beloved family...that "insanity" has...

In this simple raw mango chutney, a raw half ripe mango is pureed with garlic, bandania (culantro) and hot pepper(s) to create an exotic blend of flavors. Raw mango chutney is traditionally enjoyed with fried bake and shark, aloo pie,...

Chow, in Trinidad and Tobaho,  is a simple, refreshing combination of fresh fruits, garlic, and culantro-also known as bandhania or shado beni. Consider it a "spiced up" fruit salad.   [Culantro, also known as bandania or shado beni]   The...