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I developed this Pan Coconut Bread as an easy variation of our traditional coconut bake or simple pot bake. Pressing it out on a pan is simpler than forming hops bread/rolls or a loaf—just knead, rest, press, let it rise...

This perfect sandwich bread recipe draws inspiration from my hops bread and the traditional Guyanese butter flap, which shares similarities with Jamaica's coco bread. The result is a delightful fusion of these beloved breads. What's the Difference?
While butterflap and coco...

Trinidad Bread and Channa: A Delicious Tradition with a Personal Twist In my previous post, I shared my take on boil channa (also known as "cup ah channa"). As a natural follow-up, I want to dive into another beloved Trinidadian...

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...

Here is the recipe for the cornmeal dumplings I made for the delicious steamed coconut salmon recipe. I don't use baking powder because I like my dumplings stiff and chewy, with a nice bite to it. Serve with stewed or...

In Trinidad and Tobago's culinary landscape, few dishes evoke the same level of nostalgia and appreciation as "Trinidad roti.". There is a saying in T&T that is a testament to this fact, "I am not roti, I can't make everyone...

What is Trinidad Chicken Roti? Trinidad Chicken Roti isn't just a dish; it's an amalgamation of Trinidad's culinary favorites—roti, curry chicken, and an array of tantalizing accompaniments and condiments that cater to every taste bud, from the mild to the...

The Captivating Maracas Bay 'Fried Bake and Shark' Experience: Picture this: You're cruising along the north coast of Trinidad. Make a quick stop at the famous lookout for some Trini snacks for your day's Maracas Beach Lime. After a couple of minutes drive, the...

This stewed beef with dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for these cold, winter days. In this recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method. The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of...

It's the holiday season, and there's no better time to bake a new type of bread to impress yourself or your family! This recipe is a combo of challah and Guyanese plait bread and can be adjusted to make either....

What is roat? Roat is a classic Trinidadian sweet that plays an integral role in Hindu religious ceremonies. This treat, found in the parsad bags distributed to participants, embodies both spiritual meaning and delicious simplicity. [caption id="attachment_1498" align="aligncenter" width="640"] OUTSIDE...

I enjoy listening to my mom's stories about my Nani's cooking (her mom). She's been sharing delicious kitchen tales for decades, and they've always held a special place in my heart. She told me that, every Diwali, Nani made these...

After posting dhalpuri and lentil puri on social media, the following request was pigeon peas puri. Like all the stuffed rotis I have made, peas puri requires the same process, patience, skill, and dedication. For the filling, fresh green pigeon...

Pies are the ultimate comfort food, whether it is aloo pies, fish pies, or these shrimp pies. These shrimp pies were so insanely delicious that my daughter, who is not a fan of shrimp, devoured three. When she was on...

You have heard and most likely eaten dhalpuri(a flavorful and very popular split pea/dhal stuffed roti), however, I am about to introduce you to the newest roti on the scene (aka my kitchen) Lentil Puri (Lentil Roti, Lentil Flatbread). I...

    It's soup Saturday and I am in the kitchen about to make a pot of cowheel and pigtail soup. Cow heel is also referred to as cow foot soup. The pig tails in this soup is not salted....

Eggplant coated with a seasoned split peas batter and then fried is the perfect snack or appetizer. It is traditionally eaten with boiled or raw mango or tamarind chutney. If you have an eggplant (baigan) and some split peas powder,...

Roast Bakes or Pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. Accompanied by eggs, slathered with butter or cheese, or breaking off a piece to scoop up smoked herring and tomatoes, saltfish and tomatoes or buljol...

Fried Bake (also known as "fry bake") is another very popular Trinidadian breakfast "bread". It is actually fried, not baked. If you have heard of the most famous Trinidad bake and shark, this is my recipe for the "bake" with...

Buttermilk biscuits are my go to for a quick dessert on a cold, winter-weekend night. I always have a stick of butter in the freezer for these craving emergencies. Cutting the butter up into small pieces prior to freezing will...

Back in the days my dad was a fisherman.  He always brought home the best catch of the day and the most colossal shrimp I've ever seen to date. Nowadays, it is difficult to source fresh fish where I live...

Looking for a sponge cake recipe that’s light, airy, and flavorful without being eggy or dry? This classic Trini sponge cake recipe delivers all the deliciousness you crave in a Caribbean dessert, with troubleshooting tips to help you avoid common...

These hot cross buns are perfectly pillowy soft and flavorful with the addition of aromatic spices and raisins. I've developed this recipe over many years, and it's the right balance of flavor and texture that everyone in my family loves....

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,...

SAHEENA is essentially a fried, West Indian, vegan, spinach fritter. Made with flour or ground split peas, spices and seasonings, it comes together quickly and it's so delicious. Just like our infamous fluffy balls of pholourie, it is a popular...

As I mentioned on IG and Facebook, the husband loved this combination of saltfish and veggies with flour dumplings so much he insisted that I remake and filmed this for everyone. This looks like I cooked all day but would...

Today we are making aloo roti also called aloo puri or aloo paratha, another type of stuffed roti enjoyed in Trinidad, other parts of the Caribbean, and around the world. How to make aloo roti? To make this roti, a...

"Trinidad Hops bread is essentially dinner rolls.  In Trinidad, it’s eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It has a unique softness, delicate, airy, light chew, and totally satisfying." As I shared on Facebook over the weekend, we ate a hearty...

Chicken soup is undoubtedly comfort food for everyone, everywhere. In the Caribbean, our chicken soup is hearty and healthy. It's superb for rainy days, snowy days, sunny days, Saturdays and pandemic days! Today I am sharing my secret family recipe...

As a young girl growing up in Trinidad, my grandma taught me to make  'choat', it was a crepe like dessert made with a mixture of flour, sugar and milk. It satisfied my desire for something sweet after running around...

  In the realm of morning delights, my younger daughter Lani is an unwavering advocate for the grandeur of breakfast. But not just any breakfast—she seeks the harmonious symphony of pancakes, french toast, waffles, crepes, eggs, bacon, ham, and a...

Happy New Year is in order --even though it's the 16th --as this is my very first post of the New Year! I wanted to start on a sweet note, so today I am sharing my secret sweet bread recipe—developed...

Diwali is approaching and everyone's getting ready to prepare a feast. If you are looking for a sweet delicacy to add to your menu, this is it! Kneading the dough is simple, it requires no resting and frying is done...

After a long day's work, there is nothing like fried aloo and dosti roti. That's what I made for dinner tonight. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="766"] This is the best![/caption] I descended the stairs of the train station, walked across two...

Table of contentsWhat is Dhalpuri?Dhalpuri, also known as dhal puri, dalpuri or dhalpourie is one of the most popular rotis in Trinidad. It is a  stuffed flatbread , deeply rooted in Indo-Trinidadian cuisine.The origins of dhalpuriHow is dhalpuri made?How to...

 WHAT IS SADA ROTI? Sada roti is one of the main staples in Trinidad. It is a leavened flat bread eaten for breakfast or dinner with a variety of vegetarian, fish or meat dishes--including curries or stews. It is to...

Spice up your life with Trinidad Pepper Roti—a flavorful, cheesy, and spicy flatbread that’s perfect for any occasion, Pepper Roti is a beloved roti in Trinidad and Tobago, known for its flaky layers and fiery filling. Traditionally filled with mashed...

Sadly, all good things come to an end except my blogging of course. The activity- and action-packed days of summer are now a refreshing memory. My annual Fourth of July BBQ, a family vacation in exquisite Turks and Caicos, elaborate...

Aloo pie is fried dough filled with savory mashed potatoes that’s seasoned simply with bandhania (culantro), cumin, onion and garlic.   This snack (or meal) is right up there in popularity with doubles, saheena, pholourie,dhal pholourie, kachori and bake and...

Chicken Puffs: Pâte à choux, a light pastry dough, is filled with savory, flavorful chicken paste.   It's been a rough year thus far, and I expect the turbulence to continue for another twelve months. Corporate mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, increased workload,...

  Accra, cod fish fritter, saltfish fritter, cod cakes or bacalaitos, however it is referred to in your area of the planet, does not induce childhood memories. Heck, I don’t even recall eating it as a child, and prior to...

Pholourie is another very popular snack food in Trinidad. It's soft, chewy, fluffy, and savory, similar in texture to a fritter. Other popular snack foods include saheena, kachori, aloo pie, fish pie, shrimp pie, doubles, chow, chicken and cheese puffs....

Steamed Coconut Salmon My daughter had an interview this week. Her very first interview, ever. I kissed and hugged her endlessly and sent her off to the interview, down a lonely hallway, all by her lonesome, (I know, aye vey!)...

Before we venture into a delivious recipe for Trinidad Coconut Bake, here is an update! In my absence, I have celebrated turning 39, which I realized, after much contemplation, isn't so bad after all. Nineteen years ago, I came to...

"These brownies are not too fudgy, not too stick to your enamels chewy, not too cakey, but are moist, chocolaty, with just the right texture (pour moi)….and divine" December is a ridiculously busy month with year-end chaos at work, decluttering...

What is Paratha Roti? What is Buss up shot /buss up shut roti? Paratha, also known as “buss up shut” is one of the various types of roti (leavened flatbread) ubiquitous in Trinidad, along with sada roti, dosti roti, dhalpuri...

  I have been making Paula Dean’s peach cobbler for years. One day I decided that it required a makeover with less butter and sugar. I know it’s an abomination, but occasionally I want to experience, “le plaisir sans la culpabilité!”...

I apologize for my absence, I haven't been in a creative frame of mind. I have been busy reading. Reading about the hidden science behind the 2012 predictions, trying to understand quantum physics and learning about the secrets of the Pyramids. Also reading...

'Trinidad Gulgula' are flavorful, deep-fried banana fritters." Gulgula Recipe: Traditional Banana Fritters You’ll Love If you're looking for a quick, sweet snack or a simple dessert, look no further than Gulgula, the traditional banana fritters! Made with just a handful...

It was a tradition in our house when I was a child to eat fresh homemade bread, ham, and hot sauce on Christmas mornings. Now, even though I am older and have a house and family of my own, I...

I know I get excited about desserts, and this berry cobbler is no exception. In fact, it left me speechless. I sat at my desk for several minutes, trying to put the taste into words, but all I could think...

Trini Fried Bake is a beloved staple in Trinidadian cuisine, known for its fluffy inside and golden, crispy exterior. Despite the name, fried bake is a soft, slightly chewy flatbread that's fried to perfection. It’s incredibly versatile, often served as...

It's called Super Sunday French Toast because if you decide to vegetate or procrastinate and accomplish nothing else for the rest of the day(except religiously check "friends" statuses or look at pics after pics of total strangers on FB), it's still...

I found this delicious Apple Cake recipe in a local newspaper a few weeks ago. Erica Marcus of Newsday couldn't be more precise in her description that "this thin, elegant dessert [adapted from four seasons of Italian Cooking by A.J. Battafarano] is between a cake and a...