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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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When I think of true Caribbean comfort food, a rich pot of Brown Stew Oxtail comes to mind. Once considered a cheap cut, oxtail has become a prized ingredient for its deep, beefy flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. This dish is a celebration of slow cooking, where the oxtail is gently braised until the meat is…
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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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Growing up in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, one of my favourite memories was heading down to Mucurapo Street for a quick Chinese lunch before catching a Kung Fu movie with my dad and brother. Back then, the dish was usually a chicken stir-fry served family-style, full of bold oyster sauce flavours that soaked up…
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This classic one-pot dish is made with rice, peas, and usually a meat of some kind (marinated overnight), simmered in coconut milk and finished with chopped herbs.
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Learn how to make fall-off-the bone oxtails, braised in a rich herb infused red wine sauce with step by step instructions.
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Wow your guests with this impressive roasted chicken that is not only moist and delicious, but way simpler than it looks!
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Chow is cross between a salad and pickle, usually made using a tart fruit and is popular in the Southern Caribbean.