Trinidad curry aloo, also known as curry potato, is a simple and delicious curry dish that's very affordable and economical. In this recipe, pieces of potato are sautéed in a mild curry and seasoned with herbs. Hot water is then...

Jerk chicken is a popular favorite, not only in Jamaica but the rest of the world. It's fiery(though heat is adjustable), highly seasoned and wickedly good. There are as many jerk seasonings and recipes as there are cooks and my...

[caption id="attachment_2736" align="aligncenter" width="1744"] Fried Aloo, Grandma's Fried Egg, Kuchela, Sada Roti[/caption]   Hope the New Year is going well for you. I am finally getting back to normal-whatever that means and enjoying today off from work! This fried aloo...

Fall is in the air, and it's such a beautiful time! The changing of the colors of the trees in NY State is just magnificent! It's certainly something to put on your bucket list my friends. It's time to cozy...

Today I'll teach you how to make my current obsession, - eggplant and potato with chickpeas (curry channa with baigan and aloo). Whatever way you say it, the result is still phenomenal!  On weekends, I wake up early to check...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1664"] Amazing Curry Shrimp and roti[/caption] I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother's Day weekend. I sure did. The gifts were simple, the love and appreciation were endless. The payment for all the food and love I...

When I think of patchoi talkarie or pak choi (or pak choy) I remember primary school days. Sitting at my desk, opening my tin lunch kit, first removing the package of Ovaltine biscuits (remember that?) and laying it on the...

STOP! You have found the best, most detailed Trinidad Doubles Recipe on the internet! All other recipes are mere adaptations. As I get ready to end this year strong and set goals for the new year, I thought I should...

  As we approach the second month of 2016, and as the snow melts on the ground, I am left to wonder how many of us have stuck to our resolutions. My basic resolutions do not differ much from year...

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...

When I thought I finally had a strong grasp on 40, life went ahead and dealt me another wild card which, if I didn't play right, would result in permanent despair. I did some introspection. I realized that somewhere hidden...

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...

"Trinidad stewed red beans is a mainstay in our cuisine. For a typical simple Sunday lunch, it is usually accompanied by baked or stewed chicken, steamed rice, and a salad." A little update. Change seems to be the only constant...

Growing up in Trinidad, pumpkin talkari and dost roti (a layered roti) was one of my absolute favorite meals! Strangely enough, it is also my 10-year-old daughter's favorite meal as well. In my recipe below, cubes of pumpkin are sautéed...

  Last father's day, I prepared a feast for my hubbie. A feast which included these Caribbean pepper jerk shrimp. [Actual Menu.. In retrospect....what the heck was I smoking!!?? I must really like to cook!.....] I did not post pics...

Steamed Coconut Salmon My daughter had an interview this week. Her very first interview, ever. I kissed and hugged her endlessly and sent her off to the interview, down a lonely hallway, all by her lonesome, (I know, aye vey!)...

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...

    In Caribbean households, a roasted pork shoulder is often a staple at large gatherings and holiday feasts, carrying with it the warmth of family traditions and celebratory cheer. This dish is known for its juicy, tender meat and...

What is curry chicken? Curry chicken is essentially pieces of chicken seasoned with green seasoning and simmered in a flavorful curry base. Each cook has their variation, however, there is one constant and that is the use of green seasoning....

What is Trinidad Pelau? Pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”(little past caramelization point), to which rice, fresh herbs, peas or beans, veggies and coconut milk are added...