Estimated reading time: 27 minutes This Week’s Story & How the Menu Came Together Some Sunday lunches arrive softly, almost choosing themselves. But Week 46 came from a different place — a blend of necessity, Thanksgiving prep, unfinished recipe work,...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Jamaican Steamed Cabbage — sometimes called Jamaican Cabbage Stir Fry or Jamaican Stir Fry Cabbage— is one of those quiet dishes that completes a plate without competing with anything else. It’s lightly sweet, gently tangy,...
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Craving Comfort—A Slow Simmered Sunday Some Sundays are guided by tradition, others by inspiration — and for Sunday Lunch Week 43, it was a craving that refused to fade. All month I’d been seeing bowls...
Welcoming Fall with a One-Pot Wonder Fall crept in this weekend, and the air carried just enough chill to make a pot of soup feel right. I wanted something warm, earthy, and distinctly Trinidadian—my ultimate corn soup with pigtails. It’s...
There's nothing quite like the comfort of Mom's stewed red beans—a staple at our family Christmas dinners, always paired with macaroni pie, callaloo, curry duck, and dhalpuri for a true taste of home. My mom’s version, now adapted for the...
Mushroom & Bell Pepper Stir Fry is a versatile and delicious side dish that pairs beautifully with various main courses. Whether serving it alongside a perfectly cooked steak or using it as a topping for juicy summer cheeseburgers, this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
