Plant-based and full of Caribbean soul. These vegan recipes highlight local veggies, legumes, and spices in ways that make meat an afterthought not a requirement.
We’re currently updating all of the categories and archived recipes! Can’t find a dish? Please use the search bar; it’s all there.
Guyanese Mango Sour is one of those bold, spicy, and tangy condiments that is incredibly simple to put together, yet it delivers a punch of flavor that instantly wakes up anything you serve it with. This Effortless Guyanese Mango Sour is especially perfect when paired with hot, fresh-out-of-the-oil fried pholourie, where the heat and crisp…
Saheena is one of those beloved Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana) snacks that instantly brings back memories of roadside vendors outside my primary school in Marabella, family gatherings during Divali, and the comforting aroma of freshly fried treats filling the kitchen. These Tasty Saheena Bites With Mango Chutney are my smaller, bite-sized take on the…
This Creamy Spinach With Okra and Pak Choi (Bok Choy) brings together the comforting traditions of callaloo and the way we cook Dasheen Bush aka Taro leaf bhaji in the Caribbean, especially in Trinidad and Tobago. It is a simple yet deeply satisfying dish in which leafy greens are gently simmered in coconut milk, creating a…
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (something mommy never made for us growing up) is one of those simple, satisfying meals I turn to when I want something hearty, nutritious, and flexible enough for breakfast or brunch. This Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is naturally vegan and vegetarian. Still, it also welcomes add-ins like crispy…
Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Traditional Caribbean Pommecythere Jam was one of those treats that felt extra special. While sour cherry jam had its own place in my heart, pommecythere was the one I waited for. The fruit never ripens all at once, so my mother had to collect the ripe ones over several…
A Taste of Home in Every Bite Growing up in Trinidad, I remember the aroma of curry chataigne with pigeon peas drifting through the neighborhood on quiet Sunday mornings. It was the kind of dish that brought everyone to the table — warm, rich, and layered with earthy, nutty flavor. While I prefer using fresh…
Steamed Ground Provisions Steaming ground provisions instead of boiling them brings out a richer, more natural flavor while keeping their texture firm and nutrient-packed. This simple cooking method utilizes natural steam to gently cook staples like yams, cassava, eddoes, dasheen or taro, green cooking bananas (say figs), or plantains—no salt water is needed, and no…
If you’ve ever tasted breadfruit, you know it’s one of the Caribbean’s most versatile and satisfying foods. With a texture similar to potato and a flavor that deepens beautifully when cooked, breadfruit can be roasted, fried, boiled, or baked — but this version combines the best of both worlds. This recipe for roasting, then frying…
A Taste of the Caribbean: Sweet, Spicy, and Masala-Rich There’s something truly special about Pommecythere Talkari, a dish that captures the heart of Caribbean home cooking with its sweet-spicy balance and earthy masala depth. Known across the islands as June plum, ambarella, or golden apple, the Pommecythere fruit transforms beautifully in this Trinbago-style talkari. It’s…
As we continue exploring the “in season” theme—making the most of what’s fresh and available to me—I wanted to share this quick, healthy, and flavorful grilled zucchini recipe. While zucchini isn’t traditionally Caribbean, this method fits beautifully into an island-style kitchen. It’s a simple, light side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or…
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…
A Caribbean classic made with green mango, curry powder, and spices for a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet dish perfect with roti or as a side. Incredible Curry Mango is one of those timeless Caribbean dishes that takes something simple—green mango—and transforms it into something unforgettable. Not to be confused with mango talkari (takari) or…
