Inspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces readers to the cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago, where African, Indian, Chinese, Syrian and British culinary influences come together in a unique blend.

This new full-color edition has been completely revised and updated with numerous color photos, over a dozen new recipes, and a fresh, user-friendly design. Interspersed among the 170 recipes are cultural and travel notes that give readers a true taste of Trinidad's rich, fascinating history.

BIO

Ramin Ganeshram was born in New York City to a Trinidadian father and Iranian mother. She is a journalist and professional chef trained at the Institute of Culinary Education, and author of several cookbooks including Future Chefs (IACP Cookbook Award winner) and Cooking with Coconut which won an Honorable Mention in the Readable Feast Awards in 2017. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, Newsday, Saveur, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and on epicurious.com, as well as National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Traveler, and many other publications. Ganeshram has appeared as a judge on the Food Network's Throwdown! with Bobby Flay.

For a decade, Molly O'Neill was the food columnist for The New York Times Magazine and the host of the PBS series Great Food. Her work appeared in many national magazines, and authored three cookbooks, including the award-winning  The New York Cookbook.

REVIEWS

"An enjoyable acquisition for Caribbean cuisine novices and for those who were raised on the fare."

A tender tribute to [the author's] father. A book filled with enticing recipes . . . Ganeshram conjures strong memories.

Hippocrene Books  /  August 28, 2018

0.7" H x 8.9" L x 6.9" W (1.55 lbs) 288 pages