The Cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago, The Caribbean & Beyond!
Welcome to the TriniGourmet archive of bean dishes and information. Although they are usually relegated to side dish status there are many healthy benefits to the humble legume. For instance, did you know that beans contain a number of vitamins, minerals and fiber? Additionally, they tend to lessen your appetite and are relatively inexpensive. The fiber contained in beans is also good for helping to lower your cholesterol! So, whether you are looking for a simple salsa, a hearty side-dish or a stunning entr?ɬ
If there’s one dish that encapsulates the vibrant spirit of Trinidad and Tobago, it’s the humble yet mighty Trinidad doubles. Over the past 18 years of chronicling our culinary journey, I’ve witnessed doubles transform from a beloved local snack to an international sensation. Naturally vegan, …
The genesis of this recipe came about when Nandita at Saffron Trail asked me to come up with a dish that could theoretically represent the West Indies Cricket Team at this year’s Cricket World Cup, for an article she is developing. Caribbean cooking is so …
Mom’s Curry Chicken and Saim Aaaah, there’s nothing like cooking in harmony with the seasons. Currently one of my favorite vegetables, saim (a type of broad bean), is in season and like Chennette’s mom, my mother has been going a bit buckwild with it 😀 …
Here it is, the last in my Ole Year Offerings series. And it is the ultimate in ‘last-minute’ entertaining. Neither of the dishes requires any cooking! That’s right, just combine and serve! It doesn’t get any easier than this 😀 In keeping with the ‘ …
Pelau is one of Trindad’s signature national dishes and I would argue its also our definitive one-pot meal. This is the meal that we make whenever we have informal gatherings (‘limes’) either at home, at a river or on the beach. It also feeds hungry …