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...
Happy New Year! Today we will focus on a simple & flavorful dish everyone needs in their arsenal-chicken pelau. Chicken pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”(little past...
Good morning! Hope everyone had a great Christmas. It was a peaceful one for me, with some of my favorite people and my favorite foods. Christmas is not Christmas without my mom’s cooking and the red beans and callaloo combination...
In this jerk turkey recipe, the turkey is seasoned with a traditional jerk seasoning and marinated for a minimum of two days. I like marinating it up to two weeks in advance, keeping it in the freezer, and removing it...
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,...
This candied yam recipe was given to me by a co-worker over a decade ago. I have tweaked it to my preferences, reducing the quantity of sugar but it is still exceptionally delicious, and is a great side to your...
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...
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....
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...
For West Indian curry duck is not only a delicacy, it is a passion. For many, it is the cornerstone of the food culture. Whether it’s curry duck and white rice with murtani on the side, or curry duck...
Custard pie is to Trinidad what flan is to the rest of the world. Added spices, including cinnamon and ginger, make this version unique and extra tasty. The addition of the base caramel layer is totally optional. The ingredients and...
A perfect creamy, mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving, the Holidays or any Sunday lunch along with stewed chicken and chow mein (my mom's favorite combo) or a pot roast. Growing up in the Caribbean, my job was to whisk the...
Here's a story about how I developed the perfect Caribbean Roast Turkey recipe. I don’t remember ever eating turkey while growing up…and probably because of this, I have encountered many challenges. Over the past 25 years, I have tried numerous...
Yellow rice is a flavorful, colorful, and healthy rice that can be enjoyed alone or with baked or grilled meats and seafood. Inspired by the Halal food carts in New York City, it is the perfect accompaniment to baked, grilled...
This is the first fried rice I learned to make. What I think of when anyone refers to Trini fried rice. The fried rice Mummy cooked on Sundays for lunch with baked chicken, pepper shrimps, potato salad and a garden...
Jerk chicken is a popular favorite, not only in Jamaica but the rest of the world. It's fiery(though heat is adjustable), highly seasoned and wickedly good. There are as many jerk seasonings and recipes as there are cooks and my...
Today I am sharing a family favorite recipe, rice and beans, but before I do, let's have a quick chat about what's happening in the world. A world-- not just a town, or a city or a country--the freakin world...
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 of on a sweet note so today I am sharing my secret sweet bread...
When I thought I finally had a strong grasp on 40, life went ahead and dealt me another wild card which, if I didn't play right, would result in permanent despair. I did some introspection. I realized that somewhere hidden...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1004"] TRINIDAD BLACK CAKE - RUM SOAKED FRUIT CAKE[/caption] Before I get to the recipe I would like to thank all the wonderful readers of my blog, especially those who have taken the time to send me...
