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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….
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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 rich and creamy dip blends four cheeses with spinach, perfect for entertaining or as a comforting appetizer. Make it with ingredients you probably already have at home!
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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