Today we are making Trinidad black eyed peas pelau to ensure that the New Year brings with it lots of luck, including success, wealth, and prosperity. Before eating 12 grapes under the table on Old Year’s Night was a thing, eating Black eyed peas was [continue reading]
Oil Down stands as a dish firmly rooted in the heart of Caribbean cuisine. Several islands each has their own version. It centers around pieces of breadfruit that’s simmered in a blend of coconut milk, meat, spinach and fresh seasonings, until it is creamy and [continue reading]
Looking for a quick and easy meal that’s both delicious and healthy? Look no further than this Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe! Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this dish can be on the table in just 30 minutes. In less time than it [continue reading]
Winter takes a toll on my body, leaving me down, exhausted, and in a slump. I recently discovered the benefits of consuming liver and added it to my diet with much success. I saw a vast improvement in my mood, energy, and overall well-being. It’s [continue reading]
It’s soup Saturday and I am in the kitchen about to make a pot of cowheel and pigtail soup. Cow heel is also referred to as cow foot soup. The pig tails in this soup is not salted. I love the gelatinous feel [continue reading]
This pasta with meat sauce is quick, easy, tasty, and healthy if you choose the right ingredients. Great for a weeknight, a Friday evening, or weekend lunch or dinner, and will certainly satisfy any tastebuds or appetite. Can I use any type of ground meat? [continue reading]
Looking for a quick Saturday meal? Here’s a quick stir fry to save the day! This 15 min beef stir fry is one of my top 5 go to meals when we need a quick homemade meal. The ingredients are simple and it all comes together [continue reading]
This is the holiday lasagna I made on the very popular Thanksgiving Feast video on You Tube. It has been requested numerous times so I finally decided to make the time and post this delicious recipe. Another recipe long overdue! In this recipe, I [continue reading]
Recently I made these for my daughter who was visiting from College. I always try to send her back with all her favorite dishes and enough to share. During her last visit I made aloo pies and to change it up a bit I [continue reading]
In this amazing recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method. The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of chunks of carrots, celery and potatoes to make it a hearty stew with lots of gravy. Serve this stewed beef [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.