This stewed beef with dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for these cold, winter days. In this recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method. The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of...
Pholourie are a popular golden, savory, turmeric-infused, deep-fried dough balls that are sold by Street Food vendors and roti shops. In Trinidad, we have three primary types of pholourie: a light flour pholourie, a denser 100% split peas version, and...
TakeExploring the Essence of Oil Down: A Rich Culinary Tradition 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...
Today, we're diving into the delightful world of Trini cheese paste sandwiches – a popular snack and appetizer in beautiful Trinidad. These sandwiches hold a special place in my heart as my mom used to make them for me on...
Pies are the ultimate comfort food, whether it is aloo pies, fish pies, or these shrimp pies. These shrimp pies were so insanely delicious that my daughter, who is not a fan of shrimp, devoured three. When she was on...
Calamari and squid are basically the same thing and the term is interchangeable. However, in Trinidad we have a smaller variety known as ‘scuttle’. My Google search for scuttle, another family of squid, was unsuccessful. I learned that it is...
In today's recipe feature, I will be sharing my delicious recipe for curry chicken with eggplant and chickpeas. Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes that lack the excitement you crave? Look no further than this mouth-watering curry...
Every month, we purchase a package of lamb chops from the bulk store, which prompts me to get creative with our usual rotation of lamb recipes, such as curry, stew, grilled, BBQ and baked. Occasionally, I'm inspired to create something...
Oil down is essentially pieces of cassava or breadfruit simmered in coconut milk and herbs until it becomes a creamy texture. Today I am preparing a straightforward variation with cassava, also known as yucca. Traditional ingredients include breadfruit cooked with...
Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Coconut Curry Fish that I think you'll love. It’s much simpler than my original cuury fish recipe since we are not pre-frying the fish. Caribbean Coconut Curry Fish is an absolutely delicious...
During my last trip to Trinidad, my aunty Toy (Dad’s sister) made me the most delicious curry shrimp with pigeon peas and dhalpuri roti. I have been craving it for a while and decided to call her for the recipe....
Geera pork is a favorite appetizer (cutters) or main course and the ultimate comfort food for limes(hanging out) and around the holiday season. As the name implies, geera, also known as cumin is the prominent flavor. This spice perfectly compliments...
Trini Curry chicken with pigeon peas is a family favorite. In this simple recipe, the curry powder, cumin and the abundance of fresh herbs make it not only delicious but also super healthy! What to eat with Curry Chicken with...
Eggplant coated with a seasoned split peas batter and then fried is the perfect snack or appetizer. It is traditionally eaten with boiled or raw mango or tamarind chutney. If you have an eggplant (baigan) and some split peas powder,...
This delicious recipe was inspired by all the buttermilk marinated fried chicken recipes. However, today, buttermilk fried chicken gets introduced to the flavors of the Caribbean. In this herb buttermilk fried chicken recipe we are replacing the packaged seasonings with...
Peas dhal is essentially curry peas that’s mashed to attain the consistency of the traditional split peas dhal. Our second meal on any trip to Trinidad is usually curried duck, peas dhal and dhalpuri made my mother and sister in...
Curry goat is another very popular dish/delicacy in Trinidad, as well as Jamaica. It does not boast of a mild curry like curried chicken, but at the same time the curry is not overpowering. It's a special occasion, iconic meal...
It was another cold day and I was home alone in need of Trini comfort food, so I made myself fried smelt, a substitute for sardines, which are hard to come by. I enjoyed it thoroughly with dhal and freshly...
This chunky veggie stir fry is healthy, nutritious and easy to make. I made it a couple of weeks ago for my Mom’s small birthday party and thought you would appreciate a vegan, veggie dish to start off the new...
Happy New Year! Today we will focus on a simple & flavorful dish everyone needs in their arsenal-chicken pelau. Chicken pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”(little past...
