JAMAICAN CALLALOO & POUI BHAJI RECIPE One evening after work I stopped off at Mummy’s house to drop off a falafel and hummus wrap. I was excited for her to try the sandwich, which by the way, I enjoyed so much for lunch, I decided [continue reading]
Today I’ll teach you how to make my current obsession, – eggplant and potato with chickpeas (curry channa with baigan and aloo). Whatever way you say it, the result is still phenomenal! On weekends, I wake up early to check on my garden, which I [continue reading]
This oven bbq chicken is the simplest thing you can put together–preparation is super easy, using simple ingredients and the result is moist, flavorful, and absolutely mouth-watering. Happy Wednesday! Can you believe that January is almost over? Where did the time go? Here in NYC [continue reading]
Another year is upon us and so it goes–whether we are ready or not. For the first time, on old year’s night, I did not clean all of my closets and drawers, had a pile of dirty laundry from our week long vacation and heck, [continue reading]
What is Dhalpuri? Hello Friends! After posting this dhalpuri video on YouTube, it has quickly become one of the most viewed videos I have created–now more than 1.5 million VIEWS!! I know many of you will also appreciate the printable recipe and introduction for dhalpuri, [continue reading]
This Caribbean roast chicken recipe is simple, flavorful, economical, and dependable—the kind of recipe every home cook should have in their collection. A whole chicken is butterflied, generously coated with Caribbean green seasoning, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil, then roasted until [continue reading]
“Trinidad stewed red beans is a mainstay in our cuisine. For a typical simple Sunday lunch, it is usually accompanied by baked or stewed chicken, steamed rice, and a salad.” A little update. Change seems to be the only constant in my life. Recently, I [continue reading]
You’ve heard me mention that I love challenges, and let me warn you, be careful what you wish for! Two years ago I complained that my job had become too easy, I knew it too well, it wasn’t challenging enough. No great captain was created on [continue reading]
Macaroni pie is not to be confused with the American mac and cheese, which my kids would eat everyday if I allow them to. They would let you know that it’s not the same. I have yet to replicate the flavors of the mac [continue reading]
This post made me question my sanity. Cooking, pic taking and catering to everyone in my household simultaneously is quite challenging. Sometimes I wonder why my hobby wasn’t as easy as looking at television. I can’t explain this passion. Who spends five hours taking pictures of [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.