Author: Chris De La Rosa

Caribbean Classics | Easy Caribbean Recipes | General Caribbean | Meat & Poultry | Side Dishes | Sunday Dinners

Easy & Foolproof Caribbean Stewed Turkey Wings

There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of Easy & Foolproof Caribbean Stewed Turkey Wings bubbling away on the stove, filling the kitchen with that rich, savory aroma we all know and love. I know firsthand that many people struggle with making authentic Caribbean-style stew (aka brown stew), especially when it comes to caramelizing sugar…

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Appetizers & Snacks | Caribbean Classics | Chicken Recipes | Comfort Food | Easy Caribbean Recipes | Featured | General Caribbean

Crispy Fried Chicken Wonton

Crispy Fried Chicken Wonton is part of both the bar or “rum shop” scene as well as an appetizer at many Chinese restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago. This fried chicken wonton recipe brings that familiar Trinbago flavor right into your kitchen, with crispy golden parcels packed with seasoned chicken and fried until perfectly crunchy. As…

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Breakfast | Caribbean Classics | Comfort Food | Easy Caribbean Recipes | General Caribbean | Side Dishes | Vegan | Vegetarian

Curry Aloo (Vegan Curry Potatoes) – A Vegetarian Delight

If you’d ask me what my favorite meal was growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, without hesitation, I’d say Curry Aloo (Vegan Curry Potatoes) with Sada Roti. This simple, comforting dish carries deep memories for me, especially those Saturday mornings when mommy would make it and we finally had the time to sit back and…

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Caribbean Classics | Chicken Recipes | Comfort Food | Easy Caribbean Recipes | Featured | General Caribbean | Main Dishes | Meat & Poultry | Side Dishes | Weeknight Dinners

Caribbean Curry Chicken: Bunjay Style (Easy Dry Curry Recipe)

Caribbean Curry Chicken: Bunjay Style is one of those traditional dishes that truly captures the depth and character of island cooking, yet it’s slowly fading from many of our tables as more people lean toward curry chicken with gravy or sauce. This version is all about the bunjay technique, what we call “fry-down” in Trinidad…

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Caribbean Classics | Easy Caribbean Recipes | Featured | Fusion | General Caribbean | Side Dishes | Vegetarian

Easy Vegetable Chow Mein (Better Than Takeout!)

In preparing this Vegetable Chow Mein, I’m taken right back to my pre-teen days growing up in San Fernando, Trinidad. I remember the food trucks and the busy restaurants along Mucarapo Street, where this humble yet flavorful cabbage-based chow mein was always served alongside fried rice and an array of chicken and pork dishes. While…

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Beef Recipes | Breakfast | Caribbean Classics | Easy Caribbean Recipes | General Caribbean | Side Dishes | Weeknight Dinners

Delicious Easy Stewed Beef Liver Recipe

This delicious, easy stewed beef liver recipe is for anyone who’s ever said they don’t like liver. Truth is, I used to feel the same way until I realized it wasn’t the liver, it was how it was prepared. That’s why the idea behind this dish, much like the message in my video “Stop Hating…

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Caribbean Classics | Easy Caribbean Recipes | General Caribbean | Main Dishes | Soups & Stews | Vegan | Vegetarian

Easy Pigeon Peas Dhal

I’ll start by reminding you that Easy Pigeon Peas Dhal is not the same as Curry Pigeon Peas. I’ve been seeing more and more confusion around this, and it genuinely matters. As cooks and storytellers of Caribbean food, we have a responsibility to preserve and clearly define the dishes that shape our culinary identity. Growing…

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Quick & Easy Brown Stew Mackerel in Tomato Sauce

This Brown Stew Mackerel is one of those dishes that really speaks to how Caribbean cooking continues to evolve while staying rooted in tradition. Growing up in the Caribbean, fish was always a big part of our meals, especially during Lent leading up to Good Friday. That said, canned mackerel wasn’t something my mom ever…

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Caribbean Classics | Easy Caribbean Recipes | Featured | Fusion | Rice & One-Pot | Side Dishes | Vegan | Vegetarian | Weeknight Dinners

Quick and Tasty Garlic Ginger Scallion Fried Rice

Scallion fried rice is not only quick and tasty, but also something I usually make with leftover rice from the night before dinner for a very satisfying lunch. Over the years, I’ve shared many versions of fried rice, and this one continues that tradition of simple, bold flavors done right. By now, you should know…

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Easy Caribbean Recipes | Featured | Grilling | In Season | Sauces & Condiments | Spring Recipes | Summer Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian | Weeknight Dinners

Bright Passion Fruit Vinaigrette Recipe for Salads and Grilling

I’ve always believed that how we introduce vegetables to our family shapes how they appreciate them later in life. Growing up, my mom kept things simple, and salads were never really “dressed” in the traditional way. We enjoyed fresh slices of cucumber, tomato, leaf lettuce, and watercress on their own, especially during Sunday meals. While…

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Classic Jamaican Brown Stew Salmon

Jamaican Brown Stew Salmon is a comforting, flavor-rich dish that reflects the deep traditions of Caribbean cooking. While it’s widely known as a Jamaican classic, the truth is you’ll find similar brown stew techniques used across many islands, each with its own subtle touch. Traditionally, this style of dish is made with whole fish such…

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Appetizers & Snacks | Caribbean Classics | Easy Caribbean Recipes | Vegan | Vegetarian

Guyanese Mango Sour Recipe

Guyanese Mango Sour is one of those bold, spicy, and tangy condiments that is incredibly simple to put together, yet it delivers a punch of flavor that instantly wakes up anything you serve it with. This Effortless Guyanese Mango Sour is especially perfect when paired with hot, fresh-out-of-the-oil fried pholourie, where the heat and crisp…

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