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When it comes to Caribbean comfort food, a well-made Trinbagonian Corn Pie is always a winner. Much like our famous macaroni pie, this dish is hearty, savory, and baked until golden on top. Despite the word “pie” in the name, this is not a dessert—it’s a rich casserole layered with sweet corn, creamy milk, cornmeal,…
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When string beans are in season, there’s nothing more satisfying than a pot of Curry String Beans with Potato simmering away in the kitchen. This is a simple yet intensely flavorful Caribbean curry that’s perfect for vegan, vegetarian, or Ital diets, though meat lovers enjoy it just as much. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago,…
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As much as I love Spring in Canada, Summer holds a special place in my heart, especially when it brings friends together, good food, and vibrant culture during events like Caribana in Toronto. This Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck is a flavor-packed, smoky twist on Caribbean-style duck that’s perfect for backyard gatherings and long summer evenings….
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Growing up in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, one of my favourite memories was heading down to Mucurapo Street for a quick Chinese lunch before catching a Kung Fu movie with my dad and brother. Back then, the dish was usually a chicken stir-fry served family-style, full of bold oyster sauce flavours that soaked up…
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This Chenette Chow is a spicy tropical chow combining guinep fruit, ackee, onion, carrot and vinegar for tangy Caribbean flavor in a jar.
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Tropical Mango Passionfruit Juice: a refreshingly invigorating blend of mango, passionfruit pulp, sugar and water for an island-style drink.
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This is a refresher on the Caribbean Peas Soup I shared in 2016. And we need to acknowledge that while I’m saying this is a Jamaican recipe (in the title), it’s made throughout the Caribbean, in variations.
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This classic one-pot dish is made with rice, peas, and usually a meat of some kind (marinated overnight), simmered in coconut milk and finished with chopped herbs.
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These Curry Eggs are a delicious Caribbean classic simmering hard‑boiled eggs in a vibrant curry sauce for bold, satisfying flavor in under 30 minutes.
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Smoked Herring Choka made quick and easy: smoky herring fillets, scotch bonnet pepper, tomatoes, scallions and a sizzling olive oil chunkay in about 20 minutes.
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A Simple Trinidad-Style Macaroni and Cheese That’s Big on Flavor
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The original Jamaican Jerk Marinade was shared in 2011. After many requests, I then shared the Mild version for those of you who love the flavors of Jamaican Jerk without the heat. This is a more updated and refined version (arguably, there’s no need for it) of that original recipe I shared when I did the Smoked Jerk Turkey a few years back.
