Easy and quick vegan recipes to help you get a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the table fast!
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]
Growing up my mom made the most delicious and elaborate Sunday lunches for us. This beet and potato salad is inspired by those meals. I have never seen this combination elsewhere. I added the sweet potatoes in my version which adds a natural sweetness and [continue reading]
Kitchri, or kitcherie as we call it in Trinidad, is the Caribbean cousin of Kitchari—a simple rice and lentil dish known for its nourishing, restorative qualities. It came to the island with Indian indentured laborers in the 1800s, and like so many dishes in our [continue reading]
In the heart of every home kitchen lies a secret weapon–along with Caribbean green seasoning, a flavor enhancer that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Enter homemade sazon—a magical blend of aromatic spices that adds depth, color, and a symphony of flavors to your [continue reading]
Curry mango can be a main dish, side dish, condiment or snack. It is sweet, spicy, savory and satisfying. One of the greatest joys of eating this is sucking on the seed. It is a great side dish for curry goat, curry duck or stews [continue reading]
This is one of the easiest and most surprisingly flavorful rice dishes I’ve ever made. It is surprisingly delicious because you won’t expect such robust flavors from the simple ingredients used. Prep takes two minutes and the cooking time is about 20 mins total. [continue reading]
Coo Coo, also spelled “Cou Cou,” is a traditional dish in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries. It is made with cornmeal, ochro, fresh seasonings and coconut milk. It is often compared to polenta but has its own unique Caribbean flair. This side dish [continue reading]
Coconut bakes, coconut pot bake, roast bakes or pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. How to enjoy these bakes? Full of coconut flavor, eating it with fried eggs, or slathered with butter or cheese, or breaking off a piece [continue reading]
Stewed blackeyed peas is a favorite amongst vegans and nonvegans alike. In this recipe, black eye peas are simmered with simple and flavorful aromatics to create a tasty and nutritious side dish. The traditional stewing process which is the browning of sugar at the [continue reading]
Rooted in the island’s tradition of simple yet robust cooking, this dish exemplifies the beauty of the Caribbean, more specifically Trinidadian cuisine. In this recipe, humble lentils are transformed into a symphony of taste by simmering them with aromatic spices and herbs. What truly sets [continue reading]
Hi, I’m Ria! Born and raised in Trinidad and now cooking from my kitchen in New York, I share the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood, along with Caribbean favorites for modern family life. Welcome—stay awhile, explore the recipes and make yourself at home. Love is the main ingredient, and there’s always room at my table.