The Cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago, The Caribbean & Beyond!
![Quick Tequila Chicken [Recipe (Oven & AirFryer Methods]](https://www.trinigourmet.com/nts/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-2-scaled-760x400.jpg)
Tequila Chicken is a recipe that I would read about in the early years of food blogging and was always curious about. I never got a chance to try it though until I started building up my own “personal bar”. Tequila just wasn’t a liquor …
![Trinidad’s World-Famous KFC Zinger Chicken Sandwich [Recipe] (Gluten-Free Version Included)](https://www.trinigourmet.com/nts/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0504-3-scaled-760x400.jpg)
Oh yes, the world-famous KFC Zinger. One day we’ll be able to turn to future generations and tell them about the days when all the KFCs of Trinidad & Tobago closed their doors and turned off their lights. Wanna talk about a good ghost story? …
![Cuban Chicken Fricassee [RECIPE]](https://www.trinigourmet.com/nts/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_8245-scaled-760x400.jpg)
Have you ever had Cuban Chicken Fricassee? This family recipe came my way several months ago from a member of my Twitch community and I am so grateful to him for trusting me and helping me with my questions when I made it on-stream …
![Roasted Chicken in Mole Sauce [RECIPE]](https://www.trinigourmet.com/nts/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_7447-3-scaled-760x400.jpg)
Even an overcast day couldn’t dull the allure of this Roasted Chicken in Mole Sauce which I made yesterday on my Twitch stream! Are you familiar with mole sauces? I love them! Savory, smoky with a hint of sweetness, they are a Mexican sauce that …
![Guava-Glazed Chicken with Fresh Rosemary [RECIPE]](https://www.trinigourmet.com/nts/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_1589optimized-scaled-760x400.jpg)
*cues* “So long I ent see yuh!” Walk into the room with this chicken and all will quickly be forgiven! ???I made this delectable Guava-Glazed Chicken, with fresh Rosemary from my garden, back in April on my Twitch stream! A twist on a recipe that …
As my friends in the northern climates start to hunker down for the winter, and temperatures start to cool here as well (albeit only at night), I thought it would be good to share some local-styled “stew dishes”. Hearty and warm, they’re sure to keep …
From Natural Health Magazine: This stir-fry is inspired by the flavors of traditional Chinese red roasting, which derives its special character from the use of dark soy, Shaoxing wine and rock sugar. This post was originally published on October 15, 2006 and was one of …
1. Oven BBQ Chicken (recipe) Although there is no substitute for BBQ from the grill, oven-baked chicken recipes are in my eyes are perfectly acceptable substitute as the results of this recipe will testify! 2. Ultimate Curry Chicken – video Few chicken recipes are as …
Summer is the time to fire up the grill… at least that’s what the US food programs and magazines tell me. Here in Trinidad, I’ve never really known or been part of a huge grilling or BBQ culture. As a kid there was a time …
A very simple fiery and flavourful chicken dish that comes together quickly. The most unexpected part of the flavour medley is the candy-like sweetness of the fried (until charred) sweet peppers. From Wikipedia: Kung Pao chicken (also spelled Kung Po chicken) is a classic dish …
This post was originally published on September 17, 2008. It has been updated once since then. My father’s pelau is (not surprisingly) my favourite and has been a staple over the long Carnival weekend in my family, for as long as I can remember. Now …
It’s that time of the month again! .. No, no, that’s not what I meant… I meant it’s time once again for The Happy Sorceress’ monthly Blog Party 😆 ! This time around the theme was Tiki Party! Tiki Parties are one of my favourite …
Big Night, was a movie that I knew nothing about until becoming aware of it via Joelen’s Culinary Adventures “Foodie Film” event. Warm and poignant the movie centers around the ambitions of two brothers, Italian immigrants to the US, intent on making their dreams of …
Yum Yum Yum. Those are the best words I can find to describe the fragrant burst of flavours that this dish offers. And to think that I would never have found it if I hadn’t participated in
Roasts have always intimidated me. When I first started getting into cooking as a hobby they were one of the first things that I attempted, and let’s just say the results were often on the ‘slightly raw’ side. As a result, my family and I …
Ever since I learned that peanuts and chicken are a traditional pairing in many African cultures I have been intrigued and curious to try the combination myself. As Emancipation Day drew near I figured what could be a more perfect time to bite the bullet, …
Jamaican fricassee chicken is one of my mother’s favorite dishes. As a result I have submitted this recipe to FF#2: Your Mother’s Favorite Dish. 🙂 The end result looks quite similar to Trinidad Stewed Chicken (something I should post soon!) but the taste is quite …
Chicken chow mein is a perennial fave of mine, especially with PLENTY of soy sauce 🙂 It was another of the dishes that I made in February as part of my Year of the Pig menu 🙂 Last year Trinidad celebrated the 200th Anniversary of …
I love recipes that come together in a flash with minimal prep and cleanup. This is one of those recipes and it was delicious! 🙂 It comes from the GraceFoods.com website. For those who don’t already know Grace is one of the largest (if not …
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 …
What do you do when your pantry is nearing critical shortages and you only have a little bit of chicken in the fridge? Cook up a quick, filling, and EXTREMELY tasty fried rice! The mushrooms, chicken, and rice can all be prepared the night before …
Few chicken recipes are as embedded into a Trinidadian’s culinary psyche as curry chicken. In the following video Chef DEX offers an entertaining and informative approach to his “Ultimate Curry Chicken” dish. Watch and become a pro as you follow his very spirited step-by-step guide …
This attractive salad from Bruce Cost has a wonderful interplay of bright, balanced flavors. The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon Sa-te oil or Chinese chile oil, but you can add a little more, if you like. Cost wrote for the Food section of the San …
This recipe is from Roving Feast columnist Marlena Spieler. She is the author of “The Islands in the Sun Cookbook,” Beggars’ Banquets: Recipes to Impress Your Friends That Won’t Break the Bank, The Vegetarian Bistro: 250 Authentic French Regional Recipes, Macaroni And Cheese, Jewish Traditions …
