Gluten Free

No gluten, no problem. Enjoy some of these healthy, family favorites –you won’t even miss the gluten!

Sunday Lunch Week 41 – Vegan Curry Channa with Eggplant and Curry Bodi and Aloo

Sunday Lunch Week 41 – Vegan Curry Channa with Eggplant and Curry Bodi and Aloo

This Sunday Lunch Week 41 of 2025 – had a quiet, peaceful rhythm—the kind that often comes with Diwali season. The air felt softer, and so did the food. I wanted to keep things simple & vegan, nourishing, and in tune with the spirit of [continue reading]

Trinidad Pumpkin with Shrimp

Trinidad Pumpkin with Shrimp

This Trinidad Pumpkin with Shrimp (pumpkin talkarie with shrimp) recipe is my variation of the traditional pumpkin dish—pumpkin talkarie—we all know and love. I made this Pumpkin with Shrimp as part of our Sunday Lunch Week 34 menu to showcase this version separately so it’s [continue reading]

Trinidad Bhagi Rice | Vegetarian, Vegan & Salted Pigtail Version

Trinidad Bhagi Rice | Vegetarian, Vegan & Salted Pigtail Version

A True Trini Favorite: Trinidad Bhagi Rice In Trinidad, Bhagi Rice is the kind of dish that turns an ordinary day into a cozy, comforting meal. Recently, I made it for my husband—who usually steers clear of bhagi or spinach—and to my surprise, he went [continue reading]

Simple Trini-Style Egg Salad

Simple Trini-Style Egg Salad

A Simple Morning Worth Sharing This morning, I felt like something quick, wholesome, and satisfying—so I made a small bowl of egg salad with a few colorful twists. Four perfectly boiled eggs, a spoon or two of mayo just to hold it together (keeping things [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 40: Curry Short Ribs with Zucchini

Sunday Lunch Week 40: Curry Short Ribs with Zucchini

Sunday Reflections After a week of battling the flu—which I most likely caught at a fresh juice joint while picking up ginger-turmeric shots—the irony was hard to ignore. Those shots may not have prevented the flu, but they definitely helped me recover faster. When my [continue reading]

Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant (No Pre-Boiling Method) — Perfect for Diwali

Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant (No Pre-Boiling Method) — Perfect for Diwali

This rich, saucy Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant is one of those comforting dishes that feels like home. Filmed as part of Sunday Lunch Week 41(coming soon), this version is made from scratch using dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked without pre-boiling—a method I learned [continue reading]

Curry Bodi and Aloo Recipe (Trinidad Curry Long Beans with Potato)

Curry Bodi and Aloo Recipe (Trinidad Curry Long Beans with Potato)

A hearty & wholesome Trinidad curry made with bodi and potatoes, cooked Nana’s way with green seasoning and thyme—perfect with roti or Diwali meals. A Taste of Tradition: Nana’s Curry Bodi and Aloo Curry Bodi and Aloo is one of those dishes that instantly transports [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 38-Steamed Fish, Bhagi with Peas & Ochro, and Jasmine Rice

Sunday Lunch Week 38-Steamed Fish, Bhagi with Peas & Ochro, and Jasmine Rice

A Divine 11:11 Lunch After a late night of partying in the city and the long, drowsy drive back upstate, Sunday began in a fog of fatigue. I fmade ried chicken tenders for the kids and whipped up eggs with tomatoes, and fried ripe plantains [continue reading]

Fry Seim – A Simple and Delicious Trini Vegetable Dish

Fry Seim – A Simple and Delicious Trini Vegetable Dish

A Taste of Tradition Fry Seim is one of those traditional vegan dishes we grew up eating for breakfast or dinner during the week—or on weekends—with sada roti or dosti roti. It’s simple, flavorful, and allows the natural taste of the seim to shine without [continue reading]

Fried Caraille (Bitter Melon) – Authentic Trinidad-Style Vegan Side

Fried Caraille (Bitter Melon) – Authentic Trinidad-Style Vegan Side

Fried Caraille is one of my favorite vegan dishes — a dish that divides the table but unites us in tradition. Growing up in Trinidad, my mom always said, “Eat your caraille; it cleans your blood.” As kids we’d grimace, but today I appreciate its [continue reading]