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15 Min Beef Stir Fry

15 Min Beef Stir Fry

Looking for a quick Saturday meal? Here’s a quick stir fry to save the day! This 15 min beef stir fry is one of my top 5 go to meals when we need a quick homemade meal. The ingredients are simple and it all comes together [continue reading]

Peas Dhal | Curry Peas | Curry Pigeon Peas

Peas Dhal | Curry Peas | Curry Pigeon Peas

Peas dhal is essentially curry peas that’s mashed to attain the consistency of the traditional split peas dhal. Our second meal on any trip to Trinidad is usually curried duck, peas dhal and dhalpuri made my mother and sister in law. Just in case you [continue reading]

Curry Goat with Potato

Curry Goat with Potato

Curry goat is another very popular dish/delicacy in Trinidad, as well as Jamaica. It does not boast of a mild curry like curried chicken, but at the same time the curry is not overpowering. It’s a special occasion, iconic meal that celebrates our passion for [continue reading]

FRY SARDINES | FRIED SMELT | FRIED FISH

FRY SARDINES | FRIED SMELT | FRIED FISH

It was another cold day and I was home alone in need of Trini comfort food, so I made myself fried smelt, a substitute for sardines, which are hard to come by. I enjoyed it thoroughly with dhal and freshly steamed jasmine rice. Hope you [continue reading]

Dhal & Dumpling Soup

Dhal & Dumpling Soup

Dhal & Dumpling soup is a simple soup made with split peas, seasonings and flour dumplings. It’s vegan, hearty and filling. Perfect for a cold, rainy or even a sunny day. I started this dhal & dumpling soup in the morning and finished it later [continue reading]

Curry Chicken with Potatoes

Curry Chicken with Potatoes

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]

AUNTY TAINA’S SCRAMBLED EGG WITH TOMATOES

AUNTY TAINA’S SCRAMBLED EGG WITH TOMATOES

Growing up in Trinidad more than 40 years ago, my aunt Taina (Dad’s younger sister) made this delicious dish of scrambled egg and tomatoes for breakfast. For me, it was more than just scrambled eggs. I was mesmerized by the care she put into the [continue reading]

Curry Home Fowl

Curry Home Fowl

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

Curry Cabbage

  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]

Delicious Empanadas

Delicious Empanadas

  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]