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Canadian Thanksgiving comes in early October, while the US version takes place toward the end of November. Having lived in Canada for the past 30 or so years, I’m accustomed to calling it stuffing, even though it isn’t actually stuffed inside the turkey. My American friends, however, call it dressing. Regardless of what you call…
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Kitchri is more than just a simple, comforting vegan one-pot dish. In its historical past in Trinidad and Tobago, it was considered a “poor people’s” dish, as you would typically use whatever ingredients you had on hand. At its heart, kitchri is a humble, satisfying meal that makes the most of simple ingredients, bringing them…
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With winter quickly approaching, this Incredible Honey Jerk Salmon (Easy Oven Method) will be on continuous rotation in my household over the next few months. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it’s a no-brainer, especially when I want a comforting meal after a long, cold, tiring day. There’s something special about having a…
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Roasted Butternut and Carrot Soup is a comforting bowl of roasted vegetables, herbs, garlic, peppers, and warm Caribbean-inspired seasoning. Unlike the soups we grew up eating in the Caribbean and those in my cookbook, Soup Season: Caribbean Comfort Food in a Bowl, this roasted butternut soup isn’t as heavy with carbohydrates from ground provisions as…
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As summer winds down, I wanted to make a simple one-pan oven roasted chicken, similar to a few recipes I have shared before. With this version, my goal was to keep things just as straightforward while relying heavily on fresh herbs from my garden and turning the chicken into a complete meal with potatoes, carrots,…
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Plantain Casserole is one of those comforting dishes I eagerly look forward to whenever I can find good, ripe plantains on sale at our local grocery stores. There was a time when the plantains would have come straight from the kitchen garden behind our home in rural Trinidad, in the small village of Guaracara, where…
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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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Let’s stray just a little from the typical hot cocoa tea we enjoy throughout the Caribbean and give it a festive twist with the addition of sorrel. Cocoa tea has always been a staple in our kitchens, especially for breakfast, and growing up in Guaracara, Trinidad, it was something we looked forward to on cooler…
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Holiday cooking has a special way of bringing cultures together, and this Caribbean Black Rum Cake & Panettone Bread Pudding is exactly that kind of dish. I grew up knowing that every Caribbean household kept a jar of dried fruit soaked in a mix of rum and fortified wine, topped up year after year after…
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Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, I was never a big fan of corn porridge. But after moving to Canada in my late teens, those long, cold winters quickly changed my mind. There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of porridge when it’s freezing outside, and over time, it became a breakfast staple in…
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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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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….
