Category: Pork
Chicken Lo Mein: Vegan | Seafood Options
Discover the joy of making Chicken Lo Mein (or shrimp) at home—a dish that’s not only delicious but also healthier than takeout. With this easy recipe, you’ll have a nutritious meal ready in no time, perfect for lunch leftovers or...
Black Eyed Peas Pelau for Good Luck
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,...
Holiday Baked Pork Shoulder
Baked pork or oven-roasted pork around the holidays is a must. This pork is seasoned with a flavorful blend of dried and fresh oregano, adobo, black pepper, a generous amount of minced garlic, green seasoning, onion, and hot pepper. After...
Breadfruit Oil Down
TakeExploring the Essence of Oil Down: A Rich Culinary Tradition 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...
BBQ Pork Belly: A Finger-Licking Caribbean Delight
If you're a food enthusiast, BBQ Pork Belly is the epitome of comfort food that will transport your taste buds to a world of smoky goodness. Whether you're planning a summer BBQ, a cookout, or simply enjoying a casual gathering...
Geera Pork
Geera pork is a favorite appetizer (cutters) or main course and the ultimate comfort food for limes(hanging out) and around the holiday season. As the name implies, geera, also known as cumin is the prominent flavor. This spice perfectly compliments...
Trini Stewed Pork | Holiday Recipes
In this recipe for stewed pork, small pieces are stewed in the traditional Caribbean stewed fashion with the browning of sugar. The pork is well seasoned and marinated with pre-made green seasoning and other fresh herbs including oregano and pudina(broad...
Trini Curry Stew Pork with Peas
Curry stew is just what the name infers, a combination of curry and stew. The best of both worlds. I figure one day a Trini realized they didn’t want to make curry nor stew, because they made it recently, and...
Ria’s Simple “Trini Christmas is de Best” Holiday Ham
When I thought I finally had a strong grasp on 40, life went ahead and dealt me another wild card which, if I didn't play right, would result in permanent despair. I did some introspection. I realized that somewhere hidden...
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...
Trinidad Callaloo
Callaloo is considered Trinidad's national dish by many. A statement quite debatable since we, our Twin Island Republic, boasts of a wide range of scrumptious dishes! In my version of callaloo, spinach, ochroes, carrot, pumpkin and fresh herbs are simmered...
Succulent Oven BBQ Ribs Recipe — Three Ways
OVEN BBQ RIBS: Steven Raichlen, the BBQ master recommends using pork ribs as it is one of the most perfect morsels ever to grace a dinner plate. How do you like your ribs? Do you favor a full flavored dry...