What is Ginger Beer? Ginger beer is a staple around the holidays on many of the Caribbean islands. It’s made with fresh ginger root and spices, allowed to ferment for a couple of days, and sweetened with brown or white sugar. How to Enjoy Ginger [continue reading]

A delicious traditional Trini Stewed Chicken with Potatoes for added flavor and a delightful sauce! Seasoned with traditional green seasoning and other aromatics to maximize the flavor. Stewed chicken is a Sunday lunch staple and one of the simplest chicken dishes in Trinidad. For Sunday [continue reading]

In this amazing recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method.  The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of chunks of carrots, celery and potatoes to make it a hearty stew with lots of gravy. Serve this stewed beef [continue reading]

Coo Coo, also spelled “Cou Cou,” is a traditional dish in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries. It is made with cornmeal, ochro, fresh seasonings and coconut milk. It is often compared to polenta but has its own unique Caribbean flair. This side dish [continue reading]

In this recipe, lamb chops are simply seasoned with Caribbean green seasoning, garlic and lemon juice to allow the flavor of the lamb to shine. Now that the weather is getting nicer, we already have the grill out. Since I always have green seasoning on [continue reading]

When the holidays come around and your kitchen is busy with excitement and choas, there is always one side dish that’s so simple, delicious and takes 5 mins to cook. This is a must on every holiday menu. It offers a break from and balances [continue reading]

A perfect creamy, mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving, the Holidays or any Sunday lunch along with stewed chicken and chow mein (my mom’s favorite combo) or a pot roast. Growing up in the Caribbean, my job was to whisk the potatoes until it achieved fluffy [continue reading]

Crispy fried okra, referred to as fry ochro in Trinidad & Tobago, is one of my favorite vegan dishes. The crispiness is so addicting, I can and do enjoy it as a snack. However, when accompanied by one of Trinidad’s famous rotis, including sada roti [continue reading]

In this version of stewed fish, a firm of your choice is marinated with blended fresh herbs and garlic. After marinating, the fish is then floured and fried until golden brown. After frying, the fish is simmered in a fragrant tomato-based sauce made using ketchup, [continue reading]

Dal gootnee, dhal gotni, dhal ghutney or dhal gutni is a wooden utensil with a long handle used in making dal. The dhal gotni is used to swizzle the boiled split peas to create a creamy consistency. It is also used to swizzle the ingredients [continue reading]

MEAL IDEAS using recipes on this site…. HOUSEKEEPING: The links to some of the recipes are BROKEN. We are working to rectify this situation and apologize for any inconvenience. In the interim, please use the search bar to find these recipes.  This is how to [continue reading]

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, Hello Friends! After posting this dhalpuri video on Youtube, it has quickly become one of the most viewed videos I have created–now more than 1 MILLION VIEWS!! I know many of you will also appreciate the printable recipe and introduction for dhalpuri, so this [continue reading]

ABOUT THIS BLOG: Food holds a special place in our culture; evoking cherished memories, nurturing relationships, and delivering happiness on each plate. The flavors of my childhood have inspired me to dedicate the past 3 decades to developing, documenting, and more recently sharing these traditional [continue reading]

  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 to year, the same old, [continue reading]

Trinidad Stewed Red Beans   Change seems to be the only constant in my life. Recently, I learned that my 10 year tenure on Wall Street is ending and I am being re-located to Midtown, NYC. One extra hour of commute time daily. Some things [continue reading]

Growing up, pumpkin talkari and dost roti (a layered roti) was one of my absolute favorite meals! Strangely enough, it is also my 10 year old daughter’s favorite meal as well. In my recipe below, cubes of pumpkin are sautéed with the simplest of ingredients; [continue reading]

Macaroni pie is not to be confused with the American mac and cheese, which my kids would eat everyday if I allow them to. They would let you know that it’s not the same. I have yet to replicate the flavors of the mac and [continue reading]

  A few months ago I noticed hibiscus tea being sold at Whole Foods and thought, how strange that teas are now being made using hibiscus flowers(the one commonly grown in yards all over TnT). I made a mental note to steep some hibiscus leaves [continue reading]