Side Dishes

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!

Mastering the Art of Making Trinidad Roti

Mastering the Art of Making Trinidad Roti

In Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary landscape, few dishes evoke the same level of nostalgia and appreciation as “Trinidad roti.”. There is a saying in T&T that is a testament to this fact, “I am not roti, I can’t make everyone happy”. What is Trindad Roti? [continue reading]

Chicken Lo Mein: Vegan | Seafood Options

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 a delightful dinner. Why Make [continue reading]

Trinidad Chicken Roti

Trinidad Chicken Roti

What is Trinidad Chicken Roti? Trinidad Chicken Roti isn’t just a dish; it’s an amalgamation of Trinidad’s culinary favorites—roti, curry chicken, and an array of tantalizing accompaniments and condiments that cater to every taste bud, from the mild to the fiery hot. What makes up [continue reading]

Sada Eddoes

Sada Eddoes

Sada Eddoes: In Trinidad, we have some of the most delicious and simple vegan dishes. These are the recipes we grew up on. Recipes created by our great grandparents who came to Trinidad to work in the sugar cane plantation. They altered their traditional recipes [continue reading]

Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo

Instant Pot Curry Channa and Aloo

This instant pot curry channa and aloo is being posted by special request. It is well known that cooking curry channa and aloo from scractch(dried beans) can take up to two hours. In this recipe, we are doing it in one hour. Curry channa and [continue reading]

Caribbean Pumpkin Rice

Caribbean Pumpkin Rice

Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean with this tantalizing Caribbean pumpkin rice recipe. This dish not only captures the essence of the islands but also brings together flavors that will leave you yearning for more. Imagine the aroma of coconut-infused [continue reading]

Trini Style Cranberry Chutney

Trini Style Cranberry Chutney

If you’re a fan of the rich flavors in tamarind or mango chutney, Trini Style Cranberry Chutney is sure to captivate your taste buds. This delightful condiment boasts a familiar Trini chutney essence, yet surprises with its straightforward list of ingredients. Crafted with the simplicity [continue reading]

Pigeon Peas Puri | Pigeon Peas Roti | Peas Paratha

Pigeon Peas Puri | Pigeon Peas Roti | Peas Paratha

This Pigeon Peas Puri recipe is a hearty, stuffed roti made with seasoned green pigeon peas. Perfect with curry or on its own, it’s filling, flavorful, and a true Trini favorite. A Reader Request Fulfilled: Pigeon Peas Puri After sharing my recipes for Dhalpuri and [continue reading]

Breadfruit Oil Down

Breadfruit Oil Down

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 a blend of coconut milk, meat, spinach and fresh seasonings, until it is creamy and [continue reading]

Chorai Bhaji Recipe & Benefits

Chorai Bhaji Recipe & Benefits

This Bhaji recipe differs from the previous version shared here as it requires chorai bhaji (chowrai bhaji) also referred to as amaranth leaves. Growing up in Trinidad, this type of bhaji grew abundantly in the yard. It is not a recipe the majority enjoyed as [continue reading]