For West Indians, curry duck is not only a delicacy; it is a passion. For many, it is the cornerstone of the food culture. Whether it’s curry duck and white rice with murtani on the side, or curry duck with dhalpuri, stew chicken and peas [continue reading]
I still recall the taste of my mom’s Chinese style fried chicken and seeing the fried ginger and hot pepper which was thrown to the side of the stove, which were used to infuse the frying oil. The experience was unforgettable and one that helped [continue reading]
On my recent Simple Thanksgiving Video, I created this quick and delicious stove top recipe since the oven was occupied with the turkey. The aim of that video was to create a simple and budget friendly menu for Thanksgiving. I used three simple ingredients to [continue reading]
When the holidays come around and your kitchen is busy with excitement and choas, there is always one side dish that’s so simple, delicious and takes 5 mins to cook. This is a must on every holiday menu. It offers a break from and balances [continue reading]
Here’s a story about how I developed the perfect Caribbean Roast Turkey recipe. I don’t remember ever eating turkey while growing up…and probably because of this, I have encountered many challenges. Over the past 25 years, I have tried numerous recipes, from brining my turkey [continue reading]
Chaitaigne, also known as katahar (in Guyana) or breadnut (Jamaica) is cooked in a flavorful coconut curry sauce, seasoned with onion, garlic, hot pepper(habanero or scotch bonnet) and culantro(bandhania or shado beni). Other names for chaitaigne are Maya nut, Snakewood, Ramon, Ojoche, Ujushte, Ramon tree, [continue reading]
Learn to make this vegan Trinidadian favorite that’s simply irresistible. This recipe for Trinidadian bhagi (bhaji or bhagee) uses simple ingredients, including chopped spinach, cumin, and coconut cream. This bhagi recipe is traditionally made with dasheen bush leaves(taro) or chowrai bhagi, however, those are not [continue reading]
Cajun seasoning is a flavorful spice blend used in southern inspired recipes. In my homemade cajun seasoning blend I added paprika, garlic, onion, old bay, parsley, oregano, chili powder, celery salt, black pepper and Himalayan salt. All my favorite herbs and spices in one recipe! [continue reading]
I prepared this grilled chicken kebab for lunch a few Sundays ago and served it along with my cilantro lime rice, grilled lamb kebabs, a greek inspired salad with feta and some cilantro dressing to drizzle on both the meat and the salad. It’s a [continue reading]
Curry stew is just what the name infers, a combination of curry and stew. The best of both worlds. I figure one day a Trini realized they didn’t want to make curry nor stew, because they made it recently, and decided to combine both! Mummy [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.