Category: Trinidadian Dishes
Trini Cheese Paste Sandwiches
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...
Irresistible Shrimp Pies
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...
Trini Stewed Chicken with Macaroni and Veggies
Stewed Chicken with Macaroni: succulent bone-in chicken is simmered in a rich and aromatic browning, infused with vibrant Caribbean seasonings, and finished off with boiled macaroni(pasta)! Here’s a childhood favorite that was forgotten over the years, a mouthwatering Trini stewed...
Delicious Curry Calamari(Squid, Cuttlefish, Scuttle)
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...
Stewed Gizzards
Stewed gizzards was a childhood favorite. Weekend errands at the nearest town with my dad always ended up at the Chinese mart. They sold hops bread with a variety of choices including stewed gizzards. We always enjoyed our hops bread...
Curry Chicken with Eggplant and Chickpeas
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...
TURKISH INSPIRED LAMB STEW (LAMB SAUTE)
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...
Flavorful Geera Rice
Geera rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. This delectable recipe combines the warmth of roasted cumin with the subtle sweetness of jasmine or basmati rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will entice your...
Simple Coconut Curry Fish
Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Coconut Curry Fish that I think you'll love. It’s much simpler than my original curry fish recipe since we are not pre-frying the fish. This curry fish is an absolutely delicious and...
SMOKED HERRING AND TOMATOES
Smoked herring is a type of fish that has been smoked over an open flame to give it a deeper, smokier flavor. I love smoked herring and tomatoes and coconut pot bake because it evokes memories of Trinidad hanging out...
Geera Pork
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...
Baiganee | Eggplant Fritter
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,...
Simple Pot Bake or Roast Bake – Stovetop Version
Roast Bakes or Pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. Accompanied by eggs, slathered with butter or cheese, or breaking off a piece to scoop up smoked herring and tomatoes, saltfish and tomatoes or buljol...
Kachori and Raw Mango Chutney
Along with aloo pie, saheena, baiganee, pholourie and doubles, Kachori is another popular street food, shack, appetizer or breakfast. This delicious snack is vegan, high in protein and fiber and can be gluten free. It is traditionally served with mango...
Onion Fry Bake using an Electric Mixer
Fried Bake (also known as "fry bake") is another very popular Trinidadian breakfast "bread". It is actually fried, not baked. If you have heard of the most famous Trinidad bake and shark, this is my recipe for the "bake" with...
How to Cook Canned Salmon
When life gets in the way, this is the type of quick meals I depend on--and I thought you would also benefit from this delicious, budget friendly, quick recipe! Canned Salmon is essential in every pandemic and emergency pantry or...
Peas Dhal | Curry Peas | Curry Pigeon Peas
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 with Potato
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...
FRY SARDINES | FRIED SMELT | FRIED FISH
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...