West Indian Recipes

What are Pastelles? Pastelles are a popular favorite amongst Trinbagonians around Christmas time. I don't know why we wait all year to make these (most likely the work involved). According to Wikipedia, it is believed that the pastelles were introduced...

Sadly, all good things come to an end except my blogging of course. The activity- and action-packed days of summer are now a refreshing memory. My annual Fourth of July BBQ, a family vacation in exquisite Turks and Caicos, elaborate...

  As we approach the second month of 2016, and as the snow melts on the ground, I am left to wonder how many of us have stuck to our resolutions. My basic resolutions do not differ much from year...

Buljol is a Trinidadian classic and weekend breakfast staple. It's been a while! Where do I start! To give you a quick snapshot, since my last post I resigned from my position of 11 years, left my comfort zone, and...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1143"] Trinidad Curry Goat[/caption] Curry Goat--A Trinidadian favorite: For those of you who are not familiar, curry goat is another very popular dish in Trinidad, as well as Jamaica. It does not boast a mild curry like...

'This boil and fry black-eyed peas dish, referred to as "Googanee" by my Mom, is made traditionally with only onion, garlic, culantro (shado beni) and pepper, but I added veggies for additional flavor and nutrients." The year 2014 came and...

Parsad, also known as mohanbhog or mohanboug, is a traditional sweet served at Hindu religious ceremonies throughout Trinidad and across the Caribbean. Summer has quietly bid us farewell, and the school bells are ringing once again. Truth be told, I...

Aloo pie is fried dough filled with savory mashed potatoes that’s seasoned simply with bandhania (culantro), cumin, onion and garlic.   This snack (or meal) is right up there in popularity with doubles, saheena, pholourie,dhal pholourie, kachori and bake and...

"Trinidad stewed red beans is a mainstay in our cuisine. For a typical simple Sunday lunch, it is usually accompanied by baked or stewed chicken, steamed rice, and a salad." A little update. Change seems to be the only constant...

  You’ve heard me mention that I love challenges, and let me warn you, be careful what you wish for! Two years ago I complained that my job had become too easy, I knew it too well, it wasn’t challenging enough. No...