Big meals, bold flavors, and a little extra love. These Sunday dinner recipes are made for family time, featuring classic roasts, stews, and sides passed down through generations.
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Here’s another version of stew peas, also known as stewed red kidney beans, similar to the Jamaican stew peas I shared some time ago. As you travel across the Caribbean and even into the southern states of the USA, you’ll find many variations of this warm and comforting dish. Each version reflects local traditions, available…
Steamed Cabbage With Ham is one of those dishes that grows on you over time. As a child growing up in the Caribbean, cabbage was never my favorite vegetable, and my siblings and I gave mom issues (so much to apologize to this lady about yea) whenever it showed up on the table. Funny how…
Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Salt Beef Callaloo was a staple on our Sunday lunch table. Sunday lunch was the biggest meal of the week, the one my siblings and I looked forward to the most. Alongside a pot of callaloo, there was usually macaroni pie, stewed or oven-roasted meats, boiled plantain, fresh garden…
As I developed this Incredible Wine Braised Oxtail, I wanted to highlight the rich depth that a good red wine can bring to slow-cooked meats, especially when paired with the familiar flavors of Caribbean cooking. You’ll still find the herbs, pimento, and warmth you expect in a comforting oxtail dish, but this version leans into…
Apple Thyme Mashed Potatoes may not be the first dish you’d expect to see on a site dedicated to Caribbean food culture, but over the years I’ve enjoyed sharing the recipes that make their way onto my own family table here in Canada. As part of my “In Season” series, I highlight dishes that may…
Yam have always held a special place on my family table, especially during the cooler months when I crave the warmth and comfort of the Caribbean. This Classic Caribbean Yam Pie is my take on a dish made throughout the islands, where yam and other ground provisions are celebrated for their rich flavor and satisfying…
A Caribbean Twist on a Global Favorite I’ve had so many requests for this one over the years, and I finally decided to share my take on Pepper Steak. While it’s not considered a traditional Caribbean recipe, I’ve seen it pop up more and more across the islands — especially with a dash of jerk…
The Story Behind My Ultimate Trinbago Seafood Callaloo Callaloo is one of those iconic dishes that tells the story of Trinidad and Tobago in every spoonful. Growing up, the version my mom made was all about the fresh ocean crabs we’d get from the market. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the variations—some…
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…
When it comes to family dinners, few meals bring people together like oven roasted chicken legs. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, “bake chicken” was a staple at our Sunday lunch table, and this recipe is my way of keeping that tradition alive. It’s simple, intensely flavorful, and a great way to make the most…
A TrinBago-Inspired Chinese Takeout Classic Recreated at Home This Quick Shrimp & Bok Choy Stir Fry takes me right back to a trip I made to Trinidad and Tobago with my sister. She treated me to takeout from a popular Chinese restaurant in Penal, a small town in southern Trinidad, and the flavors left a…
When it comes to quick and satisfying meals, rice dishes hold a special place in Caribbean kitchens. This Easy Chicken Flavoured Rice Recipe is one I reach for when I want something full of flavor but not too heavy. It’s a versatile rice dish that works just as well in the heat of summer as…
