Main Dishes

Let's make a quick & simple chicken pelau! Happy New Year! Today we will focus on a simple & flavorful dish everyone needs in their arsenal-chicken pelau. What is Chicken Pelau? Chicken pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat...

Jerk Turkey (Cook in Oven, Grill, or Smoker) is the ultimate Caribbean holiday centerpiece — deeply seasoned, boldly flavored, and surprisingly tender. This recipe uses a traditional jerk marinade made with scallions, hot peppers, thyme, pimento berries, soy sauce, warm...

Curry chicken with potatoes is like a comforting hug on a plate. It's a classic dish where tender chicken pieces and hearty potatoes are simmered in a flavorful curry base. Here's how it usually goes down: You've got your chicken,...

Growing up in Trinidad more than 40 years ago, my aunt Taina (Dad's younger sister) made this delicious dish of scrambled egg and tomatoes for breakfast. For me, it was more than just scrambled eggs. I was mesmerized by the...

Curry Home Fowl (Trinidadian Style) Curry home fowl is a treasured delicacy in Trinidad, often reserved for special occasions or Sunday lunch. Many households raise "home fowl" or "layers" in their yards, and when the time comes, these birds are...

This roasted duck and scallion pancake recipe was inspired by my very first business lunch downtown Manhattan decades ago. I ordered roasted duck with scallion pancakes at a fancy Chinese restaurant, and it was unforgettable. So memorable, I went home...

  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...

  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...

A delicious traditional Trini Stewed Chicken with Potatoes for added flavor and a delightful sauce! Seasoned with traditional green seasoning and other aromatics to maximize the flavor. Stewed chicken is a Sunday lunch staple and one of the simplest chicken...

This curry seafood medley is the perfect quick meal for a weekday or weekend. The eggplant in this dish is totally optional but helps to stretch the meal if your family has a hearty appetite and you only have only...