Trinidadian recipes are packed with flavor and are perfect for anyone who misses the island cooking. These recipes are sometimes easy to make or difficult, depending on the recipe you choose to make.
If you were born or live in Trinidad and Tobago, you know how seriously we take breakfast. We wash it down with a hot cup of Choco tea, Milo, ginger tea, or strong black coffee. From savory to sweet, our breakfast table has the best of everything. The doubles man will come out as early…
Brown Cow is a drink I always love to make when liming with friends and family. But the version I remember most clearly came from playing Go-To- Park on the corner with friends. It’s a classic, and I always go back for more. It’s the easiest drink to make. Here in New York, I make…
Sweet. Sticky. Spicy. A true taste of Trinidad’s street food culture in every bite. Growing up in San Fernando, there’s nothing better than seeing a street vendor’s clear plastic jars filled with red mangoes. Now that I’m older and cooking for others, I realize how special it is to recreate these flavors at home. I’ve…
As a child, I did not like curry egg. At least not how my father made it. The yolk would be dry, and the sauce didn’t have much flavor. So I avoided it for years. But as I got older and started exploring simple ways to add protein into my diet, I gave it another…
Every Divali, my friends always bring me a batch of Trinidad Gulab Jamoon. I can’t resist them. They’re just too good. The sweet syrup and soft texture are my number one weakness. Over the years, I’ve learned that making them at home isn’t as hard as it seems, and the results are amazing. I remember…
It’s plum season here in Trinidad, and I’m low-key losing it over how good plum chow is right now. Seriously, that tangy, spicy, garlicky bite? I missed it all year-round. If I bring home a bag of plums from the market, I would give my daughter her share, and she would still ask for more…
If you’ve been craving an easy Trinidad Doubles recipe, this blog post shows you exactly how to make the soft bara and yummy channa at home. This is the same doubles you buy by the stand, but just homemade. Once you have mastered the barra then everything is easy. Every evening, like clockwork, I make…
Guys, if you’ve never had a Trini Pow before, you’re missing out big time. These soft buns almost melt in your mouth and are stuffed with that juicy, well-seasoned pork. And if pork is not your thing, chicken, beef, or even veggie works well too. The first time I tried making them, I honestly thought,…
Aloo pie is a popular street food from Trinidad and Tobago. It’s a deep-fried dough filled with mashed, seasoned potatoes and packed with flavor. The name “aloo” comes from the Hindi word for potato, a nod to the country’s East Indian influence. It’s warm, savory, spicy if you like, and deeply satisfying. It’s also flexible;…
Every Good Friday, I always purchase at least two Kiss hot cross buns, and honestly, it is the only ones I like. They are soft, and the sticky glaze always gives me an instant sugar rush.. It’s a classic. But once I realized how easy it is to make hot cross buns at home, I…