Turn up the flavor with Caribbean sauces, condiments, and marinades that bring every dish to life. From fiery pepper sauces to bold green seasoning, these essentials are the foundation of authentic island cooking.
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As I continue exploring ingredients that are local to me in my In Season series, I thought it would be fun to document a recipe that has been on rotation in my home in late summer over the years. This Easy Crab Apple Anchar (Achar) is inspired by the same creative thinking behind the Caribbean…
Crab apples are not native to the Caribbean, so crab apple chutney is not something you would typically hear our elders speak about. But as we travel, emigrate, and become more curious about the ingredients available to us, our cooking naturally evolves. I find myself making this Crab Apple Chutney when crab apples are in…
This version of Pepper Choka is less intense than the Ultimate Pepper Choka I shared a few years back, where I used a combination of some of the hottest peppers available to create an extremely spicy condiment. While this version backs off the heat just a little, don’t let that fool you. It’s still packed…
There’s no denying that Cilantro Chimichurri is most closely associated with Argentina and Uruguay, where it’s traditionally served as both a sauce and marinade for grilled meats, especially asado. With a fresh crop of cilantro (coriander) in my garden needing a good pruning, this cilantro chimichurri recipe not only falls perfectly into my “In Season”…
If you’re looking for a fresh, vibrant way to enjoy summer peaches, this Perfect Peach Chutney is one of those recipes I think you’ll come back to again and again. While Peach Chutney may not carry the same deep-rooted popularity in Caribbean kitchens as our beloved mango chutney, I thought it was the perfect addition…
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…
A Taste of the Caribbean: Sweet, Spicy, and Masala-Rich There’s something truly special about Pommecythere Talkari, a dish that captures the heart of Caribbean home cooking with its sweet-spicy balance and earthy masala depth. Known across the islands as June plum, ambarella, or golden apple, the Pommecythere fruit transforms beautifully in this Trinbago-style talkari. It’s…
A fiery-sweet Caribbean-style pepper sauce that balances tropical heat with juicy peaches and rich maple syrup. When I first made this Habanero Peach Sauce, I planned to add a kiss of smoke to both the habaneros and peaches using my Traeger grill. But as luck would have it, my smoker quit on me that day….
A Fresh Take on Homemade Pesto Pesto is one of those kitchen staples that instantly brings flavor and freshness to the table, and my Simple Tasty Chive Pesto is a seasonal twist worth trying. While it’s not as fiery as the Fierce Green Scotch Bonnet Pesto I shared a few years ago, this version emphasizes…
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…
A rich and flavorful homemade butter infused with garlic and fresh spring chives.
As a lil fella on the islands, this was a fave snack of mine during my primary school days. There were vendors outside Harmony Hall Presbyterian School who sold this sauce in small bags, along with Mango Chow and Mango Talkari. Said vendors were well supported by my brother and me, with our daily allowance, which my mom would give us.
