Looking for that perfect side to your meat or vegetarian meal or feast? Here you will find some of the tastiest sides on the planet–loaded with flavor. They will be sure to impress your guests!
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]
Dhal is to Trinidad what split pea soup is to the rest of the world. Dried split peas are cooked with sufficient water, turmeric, garlic and a whole hot pepper until the dhal is tender. It is then swizzled to create a smooth, creamy [continue reading]
This Trinidad callaloo recipe is my version of one of our country’s most beloved dishes. Callaloo is often considered Trinidad and Tobago’s national dish, although that statement is certainly debatable. Our twin-island republic boasts such a wide range of delicious food that choosing only one [continue reading]
Today I woke up around 11 am [late, fun-filled night last night with a few of my neighbors]. I didn’t feel like cooking so I went out and bought a toasted bagel with lox cream cheese-one of my favorites. This doesn’t happen too often so you [continue reading]
This coleslaw salad is made primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage, carrots, sweet peppers, and apples and tossed with a mayo dressing. It’s creamy, crunchy, sweet, yet slightly tangy. The vinegar used in a traditional recipe is replaced with lemon juice, and the apples add [continue reading]
One hour after returning from my mother’s day lunch at a restaurant, someone requested ribs and potato salad for dinner. I am not saying who. It should be criminal to ask a “mom” to cook on mother’s day, but apparently withdrawal symptoms from not eating my [continue reading]
When I am exhausted after a long day of work (i.e., five days a week, 52 weeks per year), I crave quick and simple meals like this carrot rice recipe! Meals with too many ingredients overwhelm and frustrate me, and they just wouldn’t work. I [continue reading]
Hello friends. Here is the recipe for the roasted asparagus I served with the meatloaf in my earlier post. This is a family favorite and disappears in seconds! It was quick, simple, healthy and delicious and makes for a great side dish. Roasted Asparagus Recipe Ingredients [continue reading]
Hi! Born and raised in Trinidad and now living in New York, I’m passionate about preserving the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood while blending the rich flavors of the Caribbean into global favorites.