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Sunday Lunch Week 28: Outdoor Trinidad Beef Roti with Mango Talkari, Dhalpuri & Salad

Sunday Lunch Week 28: Outdoor Trinidad Beef Roti with Mango Talkari, Dhalpuri & Salad

This Sunday wasn’t just about feeding my family—it was a full-on production with a mission: film the Trinidad Beef Roti recipe for YouTube, outdoors, in the blazing heat of summer. I’ve already shared my Trinidad Chicken Roti and Trinidad Curry Shrimp Roti, so this was [continue reading]

Aloo Puri (A Fusion of Two Trini Favorites)

Aloo Puri (A Fusion of Two Trini Favorites)

Aloo Puri is a stuffed potato fry bread—a delicious cross between aloo pie and aloo roti. Crispy, chewy, and deeply satisfying! A Fusion of Two Trini Favorites If aloo roti and aloo pie had a baby, this would be it. Not as thick or doughy [continue reading]

Curried Canned Sardines with Potatoes (Quick, Easy & Flavorful)

Curried Canned Sardines with Potatoes (Quick, Easy & Flavorful)

This curried canned sardines with potatoes is a quick, affordable Trinidadian meal made in under 20 minutes with pantry staples. Perfect with sada roti, rice, or ground provisions. One quiet Sunday, just after returning from a short vacation, I found myself needing to prep meals [continue reading]

How to Cook Canned Mackerel with Tomatoes (Trinidad-Style)

How to Cook Canned Mackerel with Tomatoes (Trinidad-Style)

If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly dish that’s also nourishing, this Canned Mackerel with Tomatoes recipe will hit the spot. Made with pantry staples and fresh aromatics, it’s a dish I prepare regularly—especially when I want something healthy without spending too much [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 26 – Simplicity, Chores, and Curry Chicken Before the 4th

Sunday Lunch Week 26 – Simplicity, Chores, and Curry Chicken Before the 4th

The weekend before the 4th of July is always one of the busiest of the year in my home—second only to Thanksgiving. With visitors on their way and a major cooking day ahead, this Sunday was all about preparation: deep cleaning, grocery shopping, organizing, and [continue reading]

Simple Carrot Salad (French-Inspired)

Simple Carrot Salad (French-Inspired)

This quick and easy carrot salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner side dish—customize it with your favorite add-ins. Carrot salad is a refreshing and versatile side dish that comes together in minutes. Inspired by a French-style [continue reading]

Angel Hair with Tomatoes and Asparagus

Angel Hair with Tomatoes and Asparagus

This Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes and Asparagus was inspired by a memorable dish we had at Olive Garden many years ago—a simple yet delicious combination of angel hair pasta, sautéed shrimp, and tender asparagus in a light garlic-butter sauce. It made such an impression [continue reading]

Easy Goat Pilaf (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

Easy Goat Pilaf (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

A Delicious One-Pot Goat and Rice Dish This goat pilaf recipe is inspired by my Lazy Wife Instant Pot Lamb Pilaf—a lifesaver of a dish I created on a chaotic Saturday when I needed something hearty, hands-off, and satisfying. This version, made with goat meat, [continue reading]

Trini-Style Curry Oxtail

Trini-Style Curry Oxtail

A rich, slow-cooked curry perfect with rice, roti, or as a flavorful leftover meal. Last Sunday, I made a spread that included curry oxtail, jerk chicken, stewed beef, and rice and peas for lunch. While stewed oxtail would have been an easy fallback, I already [continue reading]

Fry Bodi and Aloo | Sautéed Long Green Beans and Potato

Fry Bodi and Aloo | Sautéed Long Green Beans and Potato

Fry Bodi and Aloo, also known as sautéed long green beans and potatoes, is a humble yet flavorful dish that celebrates the wisdom of generations before us. Rooted in the kitchens of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, it’s a recipe that proves simplicity can be [continue reading]