Jerk Turkey (Cook in Oven, Grill, or Smoker) is the ultimate Caribbean holiday centerpiece — deeply seasoned, boldly flavored, and surprisingly tender. This recipe uses a traditional jerk marinade made with scallions, hot peppers, thyme, pimento berries, soy sauce, warm spices, and just enough sweetness [continue reading]
What is Ginger Beer? Ginger beer is a staple around the holidays on many of the Caribbean islands. It’s made with fresh ginger root and spices, allowed to ferment for a couple of days, and sweetened with brown or white sugar. How to Enjoy Ginger [continue reading]
Curry chicken with potatoes is like a comforting hug on a plate. It’s a classic dish where tender chicken pieces and hearty potatoes are simmered in a flavorful curry base. Here’s how it usually goes down: You’ve got your chicken, cut and prepped, marinated in [continue reading]
Curry Home Fowl (Trinidadian Style) Curry home fowl is a treasured delicacy in Trinidad, often reserved for special occasions or Sunday lunch. Many households raise “home fowl” or “layers” in their yards, and when the time comes, these birds are prepared with great care. Unlike [continue reading]
Curry cabbage is a simple dish of chopped cabbage cooked in flavorful curry with tomatoes, onion, garlic and scallions. The cabbage is steamed until it softens and all the flavors are combined. It is easy to make, budget friendly and is the perfect main [continue reading]
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 it up a bit I [continue reading]
A delicious traditional Trini Stewed Chicken with Potatoes for added flavor and a delightful sauce! Seasoned with traditional green seasoning and other aromatics to maximize the flavor. Stewed chicken is a Sunday lunch staple and one of the simplest chicken dishes in Trinidad. For Sunday [continue reading]
This curry seafood medley is the perfect quick meal for a weekday or weekend. The eggplant in this dish is totally optional but helps to stretch the meal if your family has a hearty appetite and you only have only one bag of seafood. I [continue reading]
Kitchri, or kitcherie as we call it in Trinidad, is the Caribbean cousin of Kitchari—a simple rice and lentil dish known for its nourishing, restorative qualities. It came to the island with Indian indentured laborers in the 1800s, and like so many dishes in our [continue reading]
Everyone loves a good, crispy wonton dipped in ketchup, soy sauce and a little hot sauce for a nice kick. In this recipe, I am using a savory shrimp filling perfectly seasoned with scallions, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. The pimento peppers are optional but [continue reading]
Hi! Born and raised in Trinidad and now living in New York, I’m passionate about preserving the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood while blending the rich flavors of the Caribbean into global favorites.