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Nothing beats a cold glass of Caribbean Banana Punch when the weather is blazing hot. Known by different names throughout the Caribbean, and with each island putting its own spin on the ingredients, this creamy, satisfying drink has remained a favorite for generations. This is the Banana Punch recipe my mom made for us growing…
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Whenever I think about watermelon, my mind goes straight to Trinidad. While nothing beats the freshly harvested watermelons sold along the Blanchisseuse Road on Trinidad’s east coast, where many of the vendors are also the farmers who grew them, I’ve found my own way of keeping that tradition close. Although I didn’t grow up making…
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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”…
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If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert that celebrates fresh fruit, this Caramelized Grilled Pineapple recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. Grilled pineapple is wonderful all on its own, but once it’s coated in a quick homemade caramel sauce, it becomes something truly special. The natural sugars caramelize over the…
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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…
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One of the things I look forward to every summer is firing up the grill and making simple family meals that deliver big flavor without requiring a lot of work. These sausages with peppers are one of those summertime dishes I try to make a few times during the warmer months, though I’ll admit they’re…
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During the summer months, I find myself leaning heavily into fresh local produce and making the most of ingredients while they’re naturally at their peak. These Grilled Peaches, along with my Juicy Jerk Pineapple Bites, Peach Chow, and Applewood Smoke Peach Chow I did with my good friend Chef Marc a few years back, are…
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This Grilled Corn Salad is not necessarily a traditional Caribbean recipe, with our adoration of grilled corn (we say roast corn) throughout the Caribbean, along with the fresh and vibrant ingredients used here, it’s definitely a crowd pleaser, and something I’ve served many guests over the years. The combination of smoky grilled corn, sweet pineapple,…
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When the sweltering heat of summer starts to settle in and the scent of freshly cut grass drifts through the air, there’s nothing more refreshing than a tall glass of homemade Lemonade. This Mango Peach Strawberry Lemonade has quickly become one of my favorite ways to cool down, combining bright citrus with the sweet, fruity…
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Admittedly, I wasn’t exposed to herb roasted potatoes, or even fingerling potatoes for that matter, growing up in the Caribbean. Potatoes, or aloo as it’s sometimes called in Trinidad and Tobago, tend to be used in dishes such as Aloo Choka, Curry Aloo, Fry Aloo, and Curry Channa and Aloo. They’re also commonly added to…
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When I told my mom I was making a Fiddlehead Salad as part of dinner during our daily phone call, I got the feeling she conveniently only heard the word “salad.” Fiddleheads are not something commonly used in the Caribbean kitchen, but after living in Canada longer than I lived in Trinidad and Tobago, foraging…
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Drinks like this Guava Lemonade are deeply woven into Caribbean culture, where fresh fruits and citrus are transformed into bright, thirst-quenching juices that bring people together. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, there was always a jug of homemade juice waiting in the fridge, especially during the hotter months when the kitchen smelled of fresh-cut…
