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Caribbean-Style Baked Fish in Parchment Paper

Caribbean-Style Baked Fish in Parchment Paper

  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 great captain was created on [continue reading]

Recipe Testing: Bon Appetit Roast Chicken

Recipe Testing: Bon Appetit Roast Chicken

Ever so not-so-often, when I am fortunate to have both the luxury of time and patience, I enjoy the challenge of trying a new recipe. These are my notes on my attempt……In other words..the following is moi interviewing moi. Which recipe did you attempt? Roast Chicken, Bon [continue reading]

Roasted Pork Shoulder

Roasted Pork Shoulder

    In Caribbean households, a roasted pork shoulder is often a staple at large gatherings and holiday feasts, carrying with it the warmth of family traditions and celebratory cheer. This dish is known for its juicy, tender meat and incredibly crispy skin, which Caribbean [continue reading]

Friday’s Dinner | Meal Ideas

Friday’s Dinner | Meal Ideas

Happy almost THURSDAY! I love Thursdays…Guess why? ‘Cause it’s soo close to Friday….which is sooooo close to Saturday…which is….my favorite day of the week….which is also the day of the week I was born…which could be the reason I like vegetating so much….as you can see I’m [continue reading]

Herb Roasted Cornish Hens

Herb Roasted Cornish Hens

The weather is cooling down in New York (well, it did last week..hot this week…and we might have a blizzard next week…) and I must end my love affair with all things decadent for awhile—just until I get back to my pre-summer weight! My mom’s [continue reading]

Trini-Style Chicken Cacciatore

Trini-Style Chicken Cacciatore

This dish of well-seasoned, half-fried chicken cooked with peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh herbs and served over noodles is a satisfying mid-week meal. The food police will probably arrest me for taking a classic chicken cacciatore recipe and “Trinidadian-izing” it, but I will take [continue reading]

Crispy Fried Okra | Trini Fried Ochro

Crispy Fried Okra | Trini Fried Ochro

Crispy fried okra, also referred to as fried ochro / fry ochro in Trinidad & Tobago, is one of my favorite vegan dishes. The crispiness is so addicting, that I can and do enjoy it as a snack. How to Cook Crispy (No Slime) Fried [continue reading]

Trinidad Fried Aloo

Trinidad Fried Aloo

  Hope the New Year is going well for you. I am finally getting back to normal-whatever that means and enjoying today off from work! This fried aloo recipe has been requested several times on You Tube so I have made the extra effort to [continue reading]

Diwali in Trinidad

Diwali in Trinidad

What is Diwali? DIWALI, also known as Deepavali or Divali, is the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated in India, Trinidad, Guyana, and many other countries and islands around the world. It celebrates the “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge [continue reading]

Attempting Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon

Attempting Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon

    “As is the case with most famous dishes, there are more ways than one to arrive at a good boeuf bourguinon. Carefully done, and perfectly flavored, it is certainly one of the most delicious beef dishes concoted by man, and can well be [continue reading]

Trinidad Fried Bake (Fry Bakes) | Floats

Trinidad Fried Bake (Fry Bakes) | Floats

Trini Fried Bake is a beloved staple in Trinidadian cuisine, known for its fluffy inside and golden, crispy exterior. Despite the name, fried bake is a soft, slightly chewy flatbread that’s fried to perfection. It’s incredibly versatile, often served as a complement to savory dishes [continue reading]