This chunky veggie stir fry is healthy, nutritious and easy to make. I made it a couple of weeks ago for my Mom’s small birthday party and thought you would appreciate a vegan, veggie dish to start off the new year with. Once the veggies [continue reading]
Let’s make a quick & simple chicken pelau! Happy New Year! Today we will focus on a simple & flavorful dish everyone needs in their arsenal-chicken pelau. What is Chicken Pelau? Chicken pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails [continue reading]
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 with dhalpuri roti! Everything else [continue reading]
Jerk Turkey (Cook in Oven, Grill, or Smoker) is the ultimate Caribbean holiday centerpiece — deeply seasoned, boldly flavored, and surprisingly tender. This recipe uses a traditional jerk marinade made with scallions, hot peppers, thyme, pimento berries, soy sauce, warm spices, and just enough sweetness [continue reading]
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, cut and prepped, marinated in [continue reading]
Curry Home Fowl (Trinidadian Style) Curry home fowl is a treasured delicacy in Trinidad, often reserved for special occasions or Sunday lunch. Many households raise “home fowl” or “layers” in their yards, and when the time comes, these birds are prepared with great care. Unlike [continue reading]
This is the holiday lasagna I made on the very popular Thanksgiving Feast video on You Tube. It has been requested numerous times so I finally decided to make the time and post this delicious recipe. Another recipe long overdue! In this recipe, I [continue reading]
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]
Recently I made these for my daughter who was visiting from College. I always try to send her back with all her favorite dishes and enough to share. During her last visit I made aloo pies and to change it up a bit I [continue reading]
A delicious traditional Trini Stewed Chicken with Potatoes for added flavor and a delightful sauce! Seasoned with traditional green seasoning and other aromatics to maximize the flavor. Stewed chicken is a Sunday lunch staple and one of the simplest chicken dishes in Trinidad. For Sunday [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.