Spicy

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes In Trinidad, no meal—especially a Sunday one—feels complete without something on the side to wake it up, whether it is chip up, kuchela, mango or pommecythere (or other) amchar, pepper sauce, lime pepper sauce, murtani...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes There’s a quiet joy in the first pot of soup that ushers in fall. For Sunday Lunch Week 39, I made a rich and creamy corn soup with pigtails, layered with the sweetness of fresh...

This rich, saucy Trinidad Curry Channa with Eggplant is one of those comforting dishes that feels like home. Filmed as part of Sunday Lunch Week 41(coming soon), this version is made from scratch using dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked...

A hearty & wholesome Trinidad curry made with bodi and potatoes, cooked Nana’s way with green seasoning and thyme—perfect with roti or Diwali meals. A Taste of Tradition: Nana’s Curry Bodi and Aloo Curry Bodi and Aloo is one of...

Curry duck isn’t just food in Trinidad—it’s passion, pride, and culture. It’s the dish of choice for limes (Trini gatherings), riverside cookouts, and even competitions where neighbors and friends battle for the crown of “best curry duck.” The flavors are...

Perfectly seasoned, ultra-crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—this kid-approved chicken tenders recipe is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and full of bold flavor! Make back-to-school meal prep easy and delicious! Why You’ll Love This Recipe This crispy chicken tenders...

This simple, soulful Trinidadian breakfast of boiled tomato choka with boiled eggs and fried bake is hearty, healthy, and packed with nostalgic flavor. I made this delicious combo for Sunday Lunch, Week 29 - Check out that post here. Sunday...

This Guyanese Mango Sour is tangy, spicy, and packed with flavor—perfect for pholourie, cassava balls, or chicken feet. Made with half-ripe mangoes and traditional spices. A Flavorful Taste of Guyana Guyanese Mango Sour is one of those iconic condiments that...

A rich, slow-cooked curry perfect with rice, roti, or as a flavorful leftover meal. Last Sunday, I made a spread that included curry oxtail, jerk chicken, stewed beef, and rice and peas for lunch. While stewed oxtail would have been...

Curry crab and dumpling is a beloved Tobago (Trinidad's sister isle) special—but don’t be fooled, it’s enjoyed all across Trinidad too! Over the years, we’ve savored this dish on special occasions, and there are countless ways to make it. What...