This curry seafood medley is the perfect quick meal for a weekday or weekend. The eggplant in this dish is totally optional but helps to stretch the meal if your family has a hearty appetite and you only have only one bag of seafood. I [continue reading]
Growing up my mom made the most delicious and elaborate Sunday lunches for us. This beet and potato salad is inspired by those meals. I have never seen this combination elsewhere. I added the sweet potatoes in my version which adds a natural sweetness and [continue reading]
Everyone loves a good, crispy wonton dipped in ketchup, soy sauce and a little hot sauce for a nice kick. In this recipe, I am using a savory shrimp filling perfectly seasoned with scallions, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. The pimento peppers are optional but [continue reading]
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 and crave the seafood of [continue reading]
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 cake issues! My Sponge Cake [continue reading]
Curry conch was a delicacy growing up. Nowadays it’s hard to source and very expensive which is why it’s a treat when we do get to enjoy it. Recently, we were able to source some conchs from Astoria Queens. Aunty Jang came over and did [continue reading]
Curry mango can be a main dish, side dish, condiment or snack. It is sweet, spicy, savory and satisfying. One of the greatest joys of eating this is sucking on the seed. It is a great side dish for curry goat, curry duck or stews [continue reading]
In this amazing recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method. The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of chunks of carrots, celery and potatoes to make it a hearty stew with lots of gravy. Serve this stewed beef [continue reading]
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 Caribbean flair. This side dish [continue reading]
These lamb kabobs are simply seasoned with fresh, all natural ingredients, skewered and grilled to perfection. Serve with cilantro coconut rice, cilantro chutney and an amazing salad for a perfect Sunday or anytime meal. Also seen in the pic above is grilled chicken kabobs–check out [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.