Lunch Ideas

Jamaican Escovitch Fish Recipe

Jamaican Escovitch Fish Recipe

Last weekend, my cousin Sam spent the day with me in my kitchen. I promised to make her baked lamb and fried rice if she assisted with the production of the final prep for this Jamaican Escovitch Fish and the next post-St. Lucian Green Fig [continue reading]

Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice | Kitchen Essentials

Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice | Kitchen Essentials

This chicken-fried rice recipe is a family favorite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch or dinner. I make this when I need a fast, easy, and delicious one-pot meal. I can guarantee that it is better–and healthier—than takeout!  If you don’t believe [continue reading]

Crab & Lobster Boil with Corn

Crab & Lobster Boil with Corn

This crab & lobster boil recipe was inspired by the boiled corn recipe I recently made. To not waste all that good sauce or broth the corn was boiled in, I decided to maximize its potential by adding some lobster and crab clusters I had [continue reading]

Trinidad Boiled Corn

Trinidad Boiled Corn

Trinidad boiled corn or Trini boiled corn is a must-have on every BBQ, or lime (get-together) menu. In Trinidad boiled or roasted corn is also sold by street vendors, mostly along the highway, serving as a quick and healthy snack to passersby. In this recipe, [continue reading]

How to Make the Perfect Rice for Fried Rice -Stovetop, Rice Cooker & Instant Pot

How to Make the Perfect Rice for Fried Rice -Stovetop, Rice Cooker & Instant Pot

Have you ever wondered how to make the perfect rice for fried rice—on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, and an instant pot? Wonder no more, I have experimented with each with some amazing results. One type of rice has challenged me over the years [continue reading]

Grilled BBQ Chicken for a Small Party

Grilled BBQ Chicken for a Small Party

Wondering how to make Grilled BBQ chicken for a small party or get-together? Worry no more, I got you! As you may have realized, learning to make a proper BBQ chicken is an essential tool in anyone’s repertoire. At some point, you will have friends [continue reading]

Quick & Tasty Corned Beef & Tomatoes

Quick & Tasty Corned Beef & Tomatoes

Corned beef and tomatoes is a quick, simple, and deeply satisfying Caribbean dish made with canned corned beef, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and pepper. It comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute meals, or when you need something hearty and flavorful without [continue reading]

Stewed Chicken Wings

Stewed Chicken Wings

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mommy figures. May your day be filled with love and lots of relaxation. Here is a simple recipe that anyone can make for you (send this post as a hint) to celebrate this special day. Savor the [continue reading]

Cornmeal Dumplings

Cornmeal Dumplings

Here is the recipe for the cornmeal dumplings I made for the delicious steamed coconut salmon recipe. I don’t use baking powder because I like my dumplings stiff and chewy, with a nice bite to it. Serve with stewed or curried chicken or fish. If [continue reading]

Mastering the Art of Making Trinidad Roti

Mastering the Art of Making Trinidad Roti

In Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary landscape, few dishes evoke the same level of nostalgia and appreciation as “Trinidad roti.”. There is a saying in T&T that is a testament to this fact, “I am not roti, I can’t make everyone happy”. What is Trindad Roti? [continue reading]