Rooted in the island’s tradition of simple yet robust cooking, this dish exemplifies the beauty of the Caribbean, more specifically Trinidadian cuisine. In this recipe, humble lentils are transformed into a symphony of taste by simmering them with aromatic spices and herbs. What truly sets [continue reading]
I am excited to share my Caribbean stewed canned black beans recipe! It is a favorite in our household and I am confident it will be a favorite in yours as well. As I may have mentioned previously, at the beginning of the pandemic, I [continue reading]
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 decided to combine both! Mummy [continue reading]
In this savory and satisfying Trinidad-style stewed fish recipe, a firm fish of your choice—such as carite, king fish, or red snapper—is first seasoned and marinated with a generous amount of freshly blended green seasoning, made with herbs, garlic, and traditional Caribbean aromatics. Once marinated [continue reading]
Hope everyone’s year started off productive and promising. I am chipping away at work, and home and trying to stay on track with posting here on the blog and YouTube. All the organizing I failed to accomplish at year’s end is now being tackled. Being [continue reading]
“Trinidad stewed red beans is a mainstay in our cuisine. For a typical simple Sunday lunch, it is usually accompanied by baked or stewed chicken, steamed rice, and a salad.” A little update. Change seems to be the only constant in my life. Recently, I [continue reading]
What is Stewed Chicken Stew Chicken (also referred to as stewed chicken or brown stew chicken) is a savory Caribbean dish featuring chicken browned in caramelized sugar(‘burnt sugar’), then simmered in a flavorful blend of aromatics like garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. As I have [continue reading]
This Trinidad-style stewed lamb recipe uses caramelized sugar, fresh herbs, and vegetables for a rich, hearty, and flavorful dish—no processed ingredients needed. Lamb is definitely a favorite of mine. In this recipe, bite-sized pieces of lamb are browned using “burnt sugar” and simmered with carrots, [continue reading]
Hi, I’m Ria! Born and raised in Trinidad and now cooking from my kitchen in New York, I share the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood, along with Caribbean favorites for modern family life. Welcome—stay awhile, explore the recipes and make yourself at home. Love is the main ingredient, and there’s always room at my table.