Weeknight

A Taste of Tradition Fry Seim is one of those traditional vegan dishes we grew up eating for breakfast or dinner during the week—or on weekends—with sada roti or dosti roti. It’s simple, flavorful, and allows the natural taste of...

Fried Caraille is one of my favorite vegan dishes — a dish that divides the table but unites us in tradition. Growing up in Trinidad, my mom always said, “Eat your caraille; it cleans your blood.” As kids we’d grimace,...

A Humble Village Kitchen Memory Growing up in a small village in Trinidad, macaroni and eggs wasn’t just food—it was survival and comfort, then and now. During long summer vacations, when options ran low and hunger struck, it was often...

Some Sundays begin on Saturday, and this was one of them. With a guest at our table, I wanted to make sure they had a hearty, love-filled meal before heading off. It felt right to begin early—giving us space for...

Creamy, garlicky, and wholesome, this Trinidad Eddoes Choka is a healthy carb side dish made with boiled eddoes, culantro, and garlic-infused oil. Eddoes Choka is one of those dishes that rarely makes the spotlight, but when it does, it steals...

This wholesome Trinidad-style Bhagi recipe combines spinach, green pigeon peas, and ochro simmered with coconut, cumin, and garlic. A comforting Caribbean vegetable dish rooted in Indo-Trinidadian tradition, it’s perfect with roti, rice, or curries. This Bhagi recipe with peas and...

This week I almost broke my first rule of these Sunday lunches—I almost cooked the same meal twice! That’s what cravings and favorite combinations can do to the best of us. I was craving a simple menu: effortless (in my...

Perfectly seasoned, ultra-crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—this kid-approved chicken tenders recipe is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and full of bold flavor! Make back-to-school meal prep easy and delicious! Why You’ll Love This Recipe This crispy chicken tenders...

Theme: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail Yesterday, I got news that my cousin would be visiting — and staying for a few days before heading off on vacation. That single phone call set the stage for a completely different...

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...