Main Dishes

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

Trinidad Fish Broth (Fish Brof)

Trinidad Fish Broth (Fish Brof)

Fish Broth is a delicately flavored, traditional Trinidadian soup made with fish, various vegetables including root veggies, garlic, herbs and satisfying dumplings (or pasta). You have probably heard of chicken soup for the soul, well here is fish broth( pronounced “brof”) for your soul and [continue reading]

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]

Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb

Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb

Have you seen a rack of lamb in the grocery store or at your butcher’s and wondered how to cook it? Today, I will share my recipe for the perfect, simple herb roasted rack of lamb. Crafting an elegant and easy meal doesn’t have to [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]

Shrimp Wontons Sticks with a Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce

Shrimp Wontons Sticks with a Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce

I call these shrimp wontons sticks because they taste like wontons but are rolled to look like sticks. There is no chopping or technical wrapping of the shrimp here as in this traditional wonton recipe. Just place the whole, seasoned shrimp on the wrapper and [continue reading]

Patchoi with Shrimp

Patchoi with Shrimp

Patchoi with Shrimp Recently, I spoke to my niece in Trinidad, and, as always I asked what’s for dinner. She mentioned patchoi with shrimp and of course, I then inquired how she made it. As luck would have it, I had a patchoi in the [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]