Authentic Trinidad and Caribbean recipes inspired by the flavors of the islands. From curries and roti to one-pot meals, Sunday lunch favorites, seafood, desserts, and holiday classics, you’ll find trusted recipes to help you cook with confidence and share memorable meals with the people you love.
🔥 Trending Caribbean Recipes
Explore the Trinidad and Caribbean recipes everyone is craving right now. These flavorful recipes are perfect for cookouts, Sunday lunch, family dinners, and everyday comfort food.
Halal Cart-Inspired Yellow Rice When you think of the ultimate street food experience, halal cart chicken and rice is always at the top of the list. There’s something magical about…
When it comes to Thanksgiving or any celebratory feast, the star of the table is undoubtedly the turkey. This Simple & Delicious Spice Rub Turkey Recipe delivers a bold, aromatic…
Jerk Turkey (Cook in Oven, Grill, or Smoker) is the ultimate Caribbean holiday centerpiece — deeply seasoned, boldly flavored, and surprisingly tender. This recipe uses a traditional jerk marinade made…
Here’s a story about how I developed the perfect Caribbean Roast Turkey recipe. I don’t remember ever eating turkey while growing up…and probably because of this, I have encountered many…
Plan, Prepare & Enjoy a Caribbean Thanksgiving Feast The holiday season is a time for gathering, celebration, and of course, indulging in delicious food. Are you looking for meal inspiration…
Lasagna is a true classic—a layered masterpiece of pasta, sauce, cheese, and meat that brings comfort to the table like few other dishes. Beloved worldwide, this Italian favorite has evolved…
If you’re a fan of the rich flavors in tamarind or mango chutney, Trini Style Cranberry Chutney is sure to captivate your taste buds. This delightful condiment boasts a familiar…
Shepherd’s Pie is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods. It is traditionally made with ground lamb, but can be made with any type of ground meat, including chicken, beef,…
This is the holiday lasagna I made on the very popular Thanksgiving Feast video on You Tube. It has been requested numerous times so I finally decided to make…
This candied yam recipe was given to me by a co-worker over a decade ago. I have tweaked it to my preferences, reducing the quantity of sugar but it is…
This beloved bread has evoked many passionate discussions that extend from the north to the south. The Northerners prefer their cornbread sweet and the Southerners never add sugar. This Trini…
Cassava, also known as yuca, is a staple in Caribbean cooking. It’s versatile, hearty, and brings a rich, earthy flavor to any dish. This year, I decided to switch up…
This crab & lobster boil recipe was inspired by the boiled corn recipe I recently made. To not waste all that good sauce or broth the corn was boiled in,…
This delicious recipe was inspired by all the buttermilk marinated fried chicken recipes. However, today, buttermilk fried chicken gets introduced to the flavors of the Caribbean. In this herb buttermilk…
When the holidays come around and your kitchen is busy with excitement and choas, there is always one side dish that’s so simple, delicious and takes 5 mins to cook…
A perfect creamy, mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving, the Holidays or any Sunday lunch along with stewed chicken and chow mein (my mom’s favorite combo) or a pot roast. Growing…
Buttermilk biscuits are my go to for a quick dessert on a cold, winter-weekend night. I always have a stick of butter in the freezer for these craving emergencies. Cutting…
Are you looking for a show-stopping & delicious centerpiece for your next gathering or Easter meal? Look no further than this incredibly delicious and easy-to-follow herb roasted leg of lamb…
When I am exhausted after a long day of work (i.e., five days a week, 52 weeks per year), I crave quick and simple meals like this carrot rice recipe!…
When I thought I finally had a strong grasp on 40, life went ahead and dealt me another wild card which, if I didn’t play right, would result in permanent…
Hope everyone’s year started off productive and promising. I am chipping away at work, and home and trying to stay on track with posting here on the blog and YouTube…
🔑 A Taste of Home: The Fried Rice That Started It All This is the first fried rice I ever learned to make—the one that instantly comes to mind whenever…
Macaroni pie is not to be confused with the American mac and cheese, which my kids would eat everyday if I allow them to. They would let you know that…
My Cousin Maria makes the best macaroni pie! This is her extra cheesy version which she brings to every family get together. I made it a few months ago to…
“Trinidad macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to accompany your favorite baked or BBQ protein and seafood. It’s loaded with flavor! “ A few weekends ago, the beautiful lavender-hued…
Baked pork or oven-roasted pork around the holidays is a must. This pork is seasoned with a flavorful blend of dried and fresh oregano, adobo, black pepper, a generous amount…
This quick and easy carrot salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner side dish—customize it with your favorite add-ins. Carrot salad is…
A Zesty Potato Side Dish Bursting with Flavor These Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes are one of those unforgettable side dishes that manage to steal the spotlight from the main course…
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious way to prepare lamb chops, try this recipe! The lamb chops are seasoned with a delicious blend of cumin, oregano, and lemon…
Rice and peas is a classic Caribbean dish that pairs beautifully with jerk chicken, stewed meats, or seafood. This simple version came together quickly when I had unexpected visitors while…
Yellow Rice and Peas with Coconut Milk This flavorful and easy-to-make yellow rice and peas is perfect for a weeknight meal, a weekend potluck, or even a holiday table. The…
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean with this tantalizing Caribbean pumpkin rice recipe. This dish not only captures the essence of the islands but also…
This is one of the easiest and most surprisingly flavorful rice dishes I’ve ever made. It is surprisingly delicious because you won’t expect such robust flavors from the simple…
Today I am sharing a family favorite recipe, rice and beans, but before I do, let’s have a quick chat about what’s happening in the world. A world– not just…
A Thanksgiving Highlight Every family has that one special recipe that turns a simple meal into a cherished memory. For our family, it’s Mummy’s Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Beans – a…
This week I almost broke my first rule of these Sunday lunches—I almost cooked the same meal twice! That’s what cravings and favorite combinations can do to the best of…
When I was growing up in Trinidad, fried plantains were always on the table — whether at breakfast with tomatoes and saltfish and fried bake, alongside Sunday lunch with stewed…
This buttery, moist marble cake with swirls of vanilla and cocoa is soft, rich, and perfect for any celebration—including Father’s Day (the day this recipe was developed) Why You’ll Love…
This cranberry chutney is a twist to the classic recipe, infused with the savory and spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your turkey and Thanksgiving guests will thank you for…
From soft sada roti and flaky paratha to dhalpuri and golden fried bakes, these recipes celebrate the breads that bring comfort to every Caribbean table.
Explore the comforting everyday dishes that shaped Caribbean home cooking—from sada roti and fry bodi to dasheen bush bhagi, curry lauki, baigan, eddoes, and other simple plant-forward favorites inspired by the Indian and Caribbean kitchens of Trinidad & Tobago.
Hi! I’m Ria—born and raised in Trinidad, now sharing authentic Trinidad and Caribbean recipes from my kitchen in New York. Since 2011, I’ve been preserving the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood while inspiring home cooks around the world with the meals I prepare for my own family.
Today, more than 318,000 YouTube subscribers and a community of over 500,000 followers across social media join me as I share the rich flavors, traditions, and stories of Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
Whether you’re here to master a flaky roti, simmer a comforting curry, plan a memorable Sunday lunch, or bake a cherished family favorite, I’m so glad you’re here. I hope these recipes bring confidence to your kitchen and joy to your table.
From curry duck and curry goat to curry chicken, shrimp, channa, and rich curry stews, these bold Trinidad and Caribbean curry recipes are packed with warmth, spice, and tradition—perfect for Sunday lunch, dhalpuri pairings, or everyday comfort food.
Satisfy your sweet cravings with Trinidad and Caribbean favorites like sponge cake, black cake, parsad, sweet bread, coconut cake, and other beloved island treats.
Subscribe for weekly recipes, tips, and inspiration — plus get your free Green Seasoning booklet with recipe ideas!
New to Trini Food? Start Here.
Discover the flavors, ingredients, and traditions that make Trinidad & Tobago’s cuisine so unique. Explore 25 must-try foods, essential ingredients, cooking techniques, and the dishes that bring us together around the table.
Watch step-by-step recipe tutorials, practical cooking tips, and Caribbean favorites come to life in my kitchen. Whether you’re making curry chicken, roti, pelau, or Sunday lunch classics, I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Ever wondered what to cook for Sunday lunch? These are the actual meals I cooked for my family— one delicious Sunday at a time. From curries and stews to rice dishes and sides, each post in this series is packed with inspiration, comfort, and real ideas for your table.
