This week’s Sunday lunch was unlike any other. For the first time in decades, I was cooking only for myself—and it felt both unfamiliar and strangely freeing. After days of indecision and flipping through mental menus—hops bread and lo mein? gizzard? fried chicken with biscuits [continue reading]
In this rich, comforting Trinidad-style curry, tender cubes of beef are simmered in a seasoned curry sauce with potatoes. This dish is full of bold Trini flavor—thanks to green seasoning, hot pepper, and a touch of roasted ground cumin—and comes together with simple ingredients and [continue reading]
This Sunday wasn’t just about feeding my family—it was a full-on production with a mission: film the Trinidad Beef Roti recipe for YouTube, outdoors, in the blazing heat of summer. I’ve already shared my Trinidad Chicken Roti and Trinidad Curry Shrimp Roti, so this was [continue reading]
Sunday, July 6, 202552 Weeks of Sunday Lunches After two whirlwind weeks of prep, paint, and party, I declared this Sunday one thing only: a day of rest. I didn’t cook. I didn’t clean. I didn’t even move much. I just vegetated, grateful for leftovers [continue reading]
The weekend before the 4th of July is always one of the busiest of the year in my home—second only to Thanksgiving. With visitors on their way and a major cooking day ahead, this Sunday was all about preparation: deep cleaning, grocery shopping, organizing, and [continue reading]
This quick and easy carrot salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner side dish—customize it with your favorite add-ins. Carrot salad is a refreshing and versatile side dish that comes together in minutes. Inspired by a French-style [continue reading]
A Special Sunday Meal for Dad Father’s Day weekend called for a simple yet special menu. We started with aloo pies for breakfast—my husband’s favorite, so definitely worth the effort. For lunch, the spread included steak, lobster, angel hair pasta with tomatoes and asparagus, cheesy [continue reading]
A Delicious One-Pot Goat and Rice Dish This goat pilaf recipe is inspired by my Lazy Wife Instant Pot Lamb Pilaf—a lifesaver of a dish I created on a chaotic Saturday when I needed something hearty, hands-off, and satisfying. This version, made with goat meat, [continue reading]
A Homestyle Trinidadian Classic Rooted in Tradition There is nothing quite like the aroma of Trinidad Curry Chicken bubbling on the stove — the sizzle of aromatics, the bloom of curry in hot oil, the bright green freshness of homemade seasoning. This dish is woven [continue reading]
The Captivating Maracas Bay ‘Fried Bake and Shark’ Experience: Picture this: You’re cruising along the north coast of Trinidad. Make a quick stop at the famous lookout for some Trini snacks for your day’s Maracas Beach Lime. After a couple of minutes drive, the scenic view of the ocean [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.