I’ve been avoiding the kitchen like the plague. Recipe testing and emotional eating have taken a toll on my “physique”…it also doesn’t help that I usually prepare six 5 star meals on the weekend for my beloved family…that “insanity” has been reduced to 2–maximum….until further [continue reading]
“Trinidad macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to accompany your favorite baked or BBQ protein and seafood. It’s loaded with flavor! “ A few weekends ago, the beautiful lavender-hued chive blossoms in my garden inspired me to create a colorful and delicious macaroni salad. [continue reading]
What is Stewed Chicken Stew Chicken (also referred to as stewed chicken or brown stew chicken) is a savory Caribbean dish featuring chicken browned in caramelized sugar(‘burnt sugar’), then simmered in a flavorful blend of aromatics like garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. As I have [continue reading]
What is curry chicken? Curry chicken is essentially pieces of chicken seasoned with green seasoning and simmered in a flavorful curry base. Each cook has their variation, however, there is one constant and that is the use of green seasoning. Green seasoning is a blend [continue reading]
Dhal is to Trinidad what split pea soup is to the rest of the world. Dried split peas are cooked with sufficient water, turmeric, garlic and a whole hot pepper until the dhal is tender. It is then swizzled to create a smooth, creamy [continue reading]
The weather is cooling down in New York (well, it did last week..hot this week…and we might have a blizzard next week…) and I must end my love affair with all things decadent for awhile—just until I get back to my pre-summer weight! My mom’s [continue reading]
What is Trinidad Pelau? Pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”(little past caramelization point), to which rice, fresh herbs, peas or beans, veggies and coconut milk are added resulting in the most comforting [continue reading]
The morning started with our 7 year old running into my bedroom at 7 am!! I thought she was eager to give her daddy the countless cards she made for him, but no, that was not the case. In her tiny hand was my borrowed jewelery [continue reading]
OVEN BBQ RIBS: Steven Raichlen, the BBQ master recommends using pork ribs as it is one of the most perfect morsels ever to grace a dinner plate. How do you like your ribs? Do you favor a full flavored dry rub? Do you like the [continue reading]
This coleslaw salad is made primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage, carrots, sweet peppers, and apples and tossed with a mayo dressing. It’s creamy, crunchy, sweet, yet slightly tangy. The vinegar used in a traditional recipe is replaced with lemon juice, and the apples add [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.