Fried Caraille is one of my favorite vegan dishes — a dish that divides the table but unites us in tradition. Growing up in Trinidad, my mom always said, “Eat your caraille; it cleans your blood.” As kids we’d grimace,...
Curry duck isn’t just food in Trinidad—it’s passion, pride, and culture. It’s the dish of choice for limes (Trini gatherings), riverside cookouts, and even competitions where neighbors and friends battle for the crown of “best curry duck.” The flavors are...
Creamy, garlicky, and wholesome, this Trinidad Eddoes Choka is a healthy carb side dish made with boiled eddoes, culantro, and garlic-infused oil. Eddoes Choka is one of those dishes that rarely makes the spotlight, but when it does, it steals...
This week I almost broke my first rule of these Sunday lunches—I almost cooked the same meal twice! That’s what cravings and favorite combinations can do to the best of us. I was craving a simple menu: effortless (in my...
This simple, soulful Trinidadian breakfast of boiled tomato choka with boiled eggs and fried bake is hearty, healthy, and packed with nostalgic flavor. I made this delicious combo for Sunday Lunch, Week 29 - Check out that post here. Sunday...
Aloo Puri is a stuffed potato fry bread—a delicious cross between aloo pie and aloo roti. Crispy, chewy, and deeply satisfying! A Fusion of Two Trini Favorites If aloo roti and aloo pie had a baby, this would be it....
Sunday, July 6, 202552 Weeks of Sunday Lunches After two whirlwind weeks of prep, paint, and party, I declared this Sunday one thing only: a day of rest. I didn’t cook. I didn’t clean. I didn’t even move much. I...
This quick and easy carrot salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner side dish—customize it with your favorite add-ins. Carrot salad is a refreshing and versatile side dish that comes together in...
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,...
This Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes and Asparagus was inspired by a memorable dish we had at Olive Garden many years ago—a simple yet delicious combination of angel hair pasta, sautéed shrimp, and tender asparagus in a light garlic-butter sauce....
