Fire up the grill for jerk chicken, grilled fish, and smoky vegetables. These recipes bring the heat of the islands to your backyard with bold marinades, charred edges, and mouthwatering spice blends.
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Roasted vegetables are one of those timeless dishes that never go out of style. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, roasted or stewed vegetables were always on our family table, thanks to the little kitchen garden my parents tended. Now that I’m cooking in Ontario, I love keeping that tradition alive while using fresh, in-season…
A Taste of Trinidad’s Grilling Tradition Whenever I go back home to Trinidad and Tobago, I’m reminded of how much flavor the islands pack into every meal. Barbecue is a big deal, but what makes it truly unforgettable are the sauces served alongside the meats. Every vendor has their twist, and over the years, I’ve…
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….
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.
One of the simplest and tasty cornbread you’ll make for you and your family. Plus, this simple recipe makes a great base for your creativity! Don’t be scared to add some cheese and crumbled bacon next time.
Learn how to make classic crispy pork belly at home! You will need to marinate it overnight, but trust me it’s worth it.
Learn how to master making this classic Caribbean BBQ sauce from scratch.
Learn how to make Succulent Grilled Goat, full of flavor and delicious! If you can’t source goat you may also use lamb.
This chicken is seasoned and marinated in a spicy Jamaican jerk marinade, before it goes on the grill to Rotisserie for a couple hours. The result is the best jerk rotisserie chicken you’ll ever taste.
Amazing caribbean twist on our favorite BBQ sauce.
This is a dish you can eat with hot roti, but you can use any flat bread or use as a dip for any of your favorite potato or corn chips.
This recipe is inspired by an article my friend Franka Phillips wrote for the in-flight magazine of Caribbean airlines a couple months back. When you think “Caribbean” and “goat”, curry automatically comes to mind. I’d argue that island style Curry Goat is one of the best curry dishes you’ll ever enjoy… but what about grilled goat? I was definitely intrigued from Franka’s article as I have a deep passion for cooking over raw fire and finding another way to prepare goat would be ideal.
