Main Dishes

Look no further for many authentic main dishes from Trinidad and the Caribbean.

Trinidad Stewed Chicken Recipe

Trinidad Stewed Chicken Recipe

What is Stewed Chicken Stew Chicken (also referred to as stewed chicken or brown stew chicken) is a savory Caribbean dish featuring chicken browned in caramelized sugar(‘burnt sugar’), then simmered in a flavorful blend of aromatics like garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. As I have [continue reading]

Recipe Testing: Bon Appetit Roast Chicken

Recipe Testing: Bon Appetit Roast Chicken

Ever so not-so-often, when I am fortunate to have both the luxury of time and patience, I enjoy the challenge of trying a new recipe. These are my notes on my attempt……In other words..the following is moi interviewing moi. Which recipe did you attempt? Roast Chicken, Bon [continue reading]

Trinidad Sardine Choka

Trinidad Sardine Choka

Trinidad Sardine Choka If you’re in a rush but still craving a hearty, healthy meal, Trinidad Sardine Choka is here to save the day. This traditional Trinidadian dish combines flavorful canned sardines with simple, vibrant ingredients for a meal that comes together in under 15 [continue reading]

New England Clam Chowder Recipe

New England Clam Chowder Recipe

I am almost afraid to post this recipe because my husband is sitting on the edge of his seat downstairs watching the New England Patriots beat his team the NY GIANTS, score 17-15………and if that wasn’t enough…….his wife is posting a recipe for New England Clam Chowder! [continue reading]

Clams With Linguine–A birthday treat…..

Clams With Linguine–A birthday treat…..

My husband asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I responded, “nothing…just make me a nice dinner”. He mumbled, rubbed his head and looked as if he was 1. Sorry he asked the question 2. On the verge of a breakdown [and I [continue reading]

Roasted Pork Shoulder

Roasted Pork Shoulder

    In Caribbean households, a roasted pork shoulder is often a staple at large gatherings and holiday feasts, carrying with it the warmth of family traditions and celebratory cheer. This dish is known for its juicy, tender meat and incredibly crispy skin, which Caribbean [continue reading]

Attempting Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon

Attempting Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon

    “As is the case with most famous dishes, there are more ways than one to arrive at a good boeuf bourguinon. Carefully done, and perfectly flavored, it is certainly one of the most delicious beef dishes concoted by man, and can well be [continue reading]

Trinidad Stewed Lamb

Trinidad Stewed Lamb

This Trinidad-style stewed lamb recipe uses caramelized sugar, fresh herbs, and vegetables for a rich, hearty, and flavorful dish—no processed ingredients needed. Lamb is definitely a favorite of mine. In this recipe, bite-sized pieces of lamb are browned using “burnt sugar” and simmered with carrots, [continue reading]

Trinidad Curry Chicken

Trinidad Curry Chicken

What is curry chicken? Curry chicken is essentially pieces of chicken seasoned with green seasoning and simmered in a flavorful curry base. Each cook has their variation, however, there is one constant and that is the use of green seasoning. Green seasoning is a blend [continue reading]

Friday’s Dinner | Meal Ideas

Friday’s Dinner | Meal Ideas

Happy almost THURSDAY! I love Thursdays…Guess why? ‘Cause it’s soo close to Friday….which is sooooo close to Saturday…which is….my favorite day of the week….which is also the day of the week I was born…which could be the reason I like vegetating so much….as you can see I’m [continue reading]