Have you seen a rack of lamb in the grocery store or at your butcher’s and wondered how to cook it? Today, I will share my recipe for the perfect, simple herb roasted rack of lamb. Crafting an elegant and easy meal doesn’t have to [continue reading]
This chicken-fried rice recipe is a family favorite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch or dinner. I make this when I need a fast, easy, and delicious one-pot meal. I can guarantee that it is better–and healthier—than takeout! If you don’t believe [continue reading]
Trinidad Mango chow is a refreshing, savory and spicy fruit salad. On the islands, chow is a healthy snack, enjoyed year-round as a respite from the heat. Not only is it delicious, it is nutritious and energizing. Chow is made with any type of fruit, [continue reading]
This crab & lobster boil recipe was inspired by the boiled corn recipe I recently made. To not waste all that good sauce or broth the corn was boiled in, I decided to maximize its potential by adding some lobster and crab clusters I had [continue reading]
Trinidad boiled corn or Trini boiled corn is a must-have on every BBQ, or lime (get-together) menu. In Trinidad boiled or roasted corn is also sold by street vendors, mostly along the highway, serving as a quick and healthy snack to passersby. In this recipe, [continue reading]
I call these shrimp wontons sticks because they taste like wontons but are rolled to look like sticks. There is no chopping or technical wrapping of the shrimp here as in this traditional wonton recipe. Just place the whole, seasoned shrimp on the wrapper and [continue reading]
What is Pineapple Chow? Chow is a popular dish in Trinidad and Tobago, consisting of fruits marinated in a seasoning blend of hot pepper, garlic, culantro(bandhania) and salt. This spicy snack is enjoyed at Trini Lime (social gatherings) or just an anytime pick-me-up. It is [continue reading]
Have you ever wondered how to make the perfect rice for fried rice—on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, and an instant pot? Wonder no more, I have experimented with each with some amazing results. One type of rice has challenged me over the years [continue reading]
Aloo Choka is one of the several vegan chokas we enjoy in a Trinidadian diet. In this easy recipe, potatoes, commonly known as aloo, are peeled, boiled until tender, and mashed with simple seasonings, including onion, garlic, hot pepper and culantro. To finish off the [continue reading]
Patchoi with Shrimp Recently, I spoke to my niece in Trinidad, and, as always I asked what’s for dinner. She mentioned patchoi with shrimp and of course, I then inquired how she made it. As luck would have it, I had a patchoi in the [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.