The adventure of making a traditional kitchari-the simple version that Grandma made….. Last Sunday was earmarked as my official day off from the kitchen. With a playful decree to my husband that today, the oven stays cold and the stove remains untouched, I settled into [continue reading]
Sada Eddoes: In Trinidad, we have some of the most delicious and simple vegan dishes. These are the recipes we grew up on. Recipes created by our great grandparents who came to Trinidad to work in the sugar cane plantation. They altered their traditional recipes [continue reading]
This instant pot curry channa and aloo is being posted by special request. It is well known that cooking curry channa and aloo from scractch(dried beans) can take up to two hours. In this recipe, we are doing it in one hour. Curry channa and [continue reading]
Yellow Rice and Peas with Coconut Milk This flavorful and easy-to-make yellow rice and peas is perfect for a weeknight meal, a weekend potluck, or even a holiday table. The fragrant coconut milk and adobo give the rice a beautiful yellow color, while the peas [continue reading]
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean with this tantalizing Caribbean pumpkin rice recipe. This dish not only captures the essence of the islands but also brings together flavors that will leave you yearning for more. Imagine the aroma of coconut-infused [continue reading]
I enjoy listening to my mom’s stories about my Nani’s cooking (her mom). She’s been sharing delicious kitchen tales for decades, and they’ve always held a special place in my heart. She told me that, every Diwali, Nani made these heavenly gojiyas, alongside sweet rice, [continue reading]
Exploring Trinidad and Tobago’s Beloved ‘Dhal’ Dish In Trinidad and Tobago, one dish that holds a special place in every home is dhal. This beloved side dish, made with yellow split peas, is not just a meal but a comfort, enjoyed in homes across the [continue reading]
Cooking the perfect Basmati rice can be a culinary puzzle I’ve spent years unraveling. After numerous trials and tribulations, I’ve come up with some essential steps for consistently achieving impeccable results. We all want restaurant-style basmati rice at home that is soft grainy, and flavorful. [continue reading]
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 a combination of flour and [continue reading]
In the whirlwind of our daily lives, sometimes we need a recipe that’s not only delicious but also efficient. Our 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes is the answer to your time-strapped kitchen adventures. This delightful curry is a testament to the fact that you [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.