Over the weekend, I made stewed cannellini beans, Trinidad/Caribbean style, using the same familiar technique I use for many of my stewed bean recipes. I had been seeing white beans all over social media lately, with so many people talking about their fiber, iron, folate, [continue reading]
This Pumpkin with Mixed Seafood recipe is a delicious variation of traditional Trinidad Pumpkin Talkarie, combining sweet pumpkin with shrimp, calamari, mussels, and baby scallops for a hearty Caribbean-inspired meal. Over the years, I’ve shared several variations on the blog, including Trinidad Pumpkin Talkarie, Pumpkin [continue reading]
Salmon pie, or salmon stuffed fried bake, is a quick and satisfying Caribbean snack, or on the go breakfast, made with seasoned canned salmon wrapped in soft dough and fried until golden brown. This easy version skips frying fish from scratch, making it perfect for [continue reading]
Sweet Potato Salad is creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, and full of texture—made with tender boiled sweet potatoes, eggs, mayo, sweet relish, crunchy vegetables, and a light touch of brown sugar and vinegar to balance everything beautifully. Inspired by a Mother’s Day meal my sister-in-law prepared [continue reading]
Caribbean coconut cake (also known as Jamaican Toto) is one of my current favorites to make and share—a simple, coconut-based cake that feels just right when you want something sweet without overindulging. It’s light, gently spiced, and not overly sweet, the kind of cake you [continue reading]
What is Cabbage with Saltfish? Cabbage with Saltfish is a quick, flavorful Caribbean stir-fry where tender-crisp cabbage meets golden, flaked saltfish. This dry version—made without tomatoes—keeps the flavors concentrated while allowing both ingredients to stand out equally. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and deeply rooted in Caribbean [continue reading]
Boiled Ground Provisions is one of the most essential parts of Caribbean cooking — a mix of yam, cassava, dasheen, sweet potato, and green fig(or other combo), boiled in salted water until tender and served alongside stews, saltfish, curry, or callaloo. This is the kind [continue reading]
Salted mackerel with tomatoes is a simple Trinidad-style Caribbean dish where salted mackerel is boiled, cleaned, and simmered with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and just enough coconut milk to create a light, flavorful sauce. This version is balanced rather than heavy, deeply rooted in home cooking, [continue reading]
I’ve been meaning to share this recipe for over a year now. It’s one of those dishes that quietly stayed in rotation in my kitchen—dependable, satisfying, and tied to a very specific memory of working in the Wall Street area of New York City. NOTE: [continue reading]
After posting my Curry Baigan and Aloo and Curry Baigan and Aloo with Shrimp many of you mentioned that Curry Baigan with Eddoes was a favorite as well — and that I should try it. Well, today I did… and I have to say, it [continue reading]
Hi! Born and raised in Trinidad and now living in New York, I’m passionate about preserving the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood while blending the rich flavors of the Caribbean into global favorites.