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Sunday Lunch Week 42: Preparing for Diwali — Our Feast & Traditions

Sunday Lunch Week 42: Preparing for Diwali — Our Feast & Traditions

This Sunday Lunch Week 42 was unlike any other. With Diwali the very next day, the weekend carried a deeper sense of purpose — equal parts devotion, duty, and love. It wasn’t just about feeding the family; it was about continuing a tradition that began [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 41 – Vegan Curry Channa with Eggplant and Curry Bodi and Aloo

Sunday Lunch Week 41 – Vegan Curry Channa with Eggplant and Curry Bodi and Aloo

This Sunday Lunch Week 41 of 2025 – had a quiet, peaceful rhythm—the kind that often comes with Diwali season. The air felt softer, and so did the food. I wanted to keep things simple & vegan, nourishing, and in tune with the spirit of [continue reading]

Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant (No Pre-Boiling Method) — Perfect for Diwali

Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant (No Pre-Boiling Method) — Perfect for Diwali

This rich, saucy Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant is one of those comforting dishes that feels like home. Filmed as part of Sunday Lunch Week 41(coming soon), this version is made from scratch using dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked without pre-boiling—a method I learned [continue reading]

Sunday Lunch Week 33 : Chickpeas Rice, Lemon Potatoes, Green Beans & Lamb Chops

Sunday Lunch Week 33 : Chickpeas Rice, Lemon Potatoes, Green Beans & Lamb Chops

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 world at least), one that [continue reading]

Chickpeas Pilaf

Chickpeas Pilaf

A one-pot chickpeas, garlic, and cumin rice dish, inspired by Uzbek flavors. Vegetarian-friendly and perfect with lamb, potatoes, or as a main on its own. This Chickpeas Pilaf was made to go with the Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb, Lemon Roasted Potatoes, and Steamed Green [continue reading]

25 Min Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo

25 Min Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo

When life gets busy, a quick yet satisfying home-cooked meal is essential. This 25-minute Instant Pot curry channa and aloo recipe is a lifesaver for busy families and professionals craving the flavors of traditional Trini cooking without hours in the kitchen. Curry Channa and Aloo [continue reading]

Trinidad Bread and Channa Sandwich

Trinidad Bread and Channa Sandwich

Trinidad Bread and Channa: A Delicious Tradition with a Personal Twist In my previous post, I shared my take on boil channa (also known as “cup ah channa”). As a natural follow-up, I want to dive into another beloved Trinidadian staple: Bread and Channa. The [continue reading]

Trinidad Boil Channa | Cup Ah Channa

Trinidad Boil Channa | Cup Ah Channa

In Trinidad and Tobago, the vibrant street food culture is an essential part of everyday life, offering a delightful array of flavors that reflect the island’s diverse heritage. Among the many beloved snacks, Cup ah Channa, also known simply as boil channa stands out as [continue reading]

Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo

Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo

This instant pot curry channa and aloo is being posted by special request. It is well known that cooking curry channa and aloo from scractch(dried beans) can take up to two hours. In this recipe, we are doing it in one hour. Curry channa and [continue reading]

Tasty 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes

Tasty 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes

In the whirlwind of our daily lives, sometimes we need a recipe that’s not only delicious but also efficient. Our 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes is the answer to your time-strapped kitchen adventures. This delightful curry is a testament to the fact that you [continue reading]