This week’s Sunday lunch was unlike any other. For the first time in decades, I was cooking only for myself—and it felt both unfamiliar and strangely freeing. After days of indecision and flipping through mental menus—hops bread and lo mein?...
In this rich, comforting Trinidad-style curry, tender cubes of beef are simmered in a seasoned curry sauce with potatoes. This dish is full of bold Trini flavor—thanks to green seasoning, hot pepper, and a touch of roasted ground cumin—and comes...
This Sunday wasn’t just about feeding my family—it was a full-on production with a mission: film the Trinidad Beef Roti recipe for YouTube, outdoors, in the blazing heat of summer. I’ve already shared my Trinidad Chicken Roti and Trinidad Curry...
The weekend before the 4th of July is always one of the busiest of the year in my home—second only to Thanksgiving. With visitors on their way and a major cooking day ahead, this Sunday was all about preparation: deep...
This buttery, moist marble cake with swirls of vanilla and cocoa is soft, rich, and perfect for any celebration—including Father’s Day (the day this recipe was developed) Why You’ll Love This Marble Cake This classic Marble Cake is rich, buttery,...
Sunday Morning Mayhem Another Sunday, another unexpected storm—literally. I woke up to electrical issues and a mini flood that needed urgent attention to prevent disaster. These country homes are charming until the circuit blows and the floors are underwater before...
A Delicious One-Pot Goat and Rice Dish This goat pilaf recipe is inspired by my Lazy Wife Instant Pot Lamb Pilaf—a lifesaver of a dish I created on a chaotic Saturday when I needed something hearty, hands-off, and satisfying. This...
A rich, slow-cooked curry perfect with rice, roti, or as a flavorful leftover meal. Last Sunday, I made a spread that included curry oxtail, jerk chicken, stewed beef, and rice and peas for lunch. While stewed oxtail would have been...
This curried canned salmon recipe with tomatoes and potatoes is a quick and flavorful dish you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb friendly. Why You Will Love This Recipe Quick & Easy: Ready in...
Trinidad Boil & Fry Dumplings are a comforting, chewy side dish made with a blend of all-purpose and cassava flour—or all-purpose alone if that’s what you have on hand. First boiled in a flavorful coconut milk broth seasoned with green...
