Lesley Enston
Haitian Bouyon
Somewhere between a soup and stew, this spicy chicken bouyon is a family favorite.
The Bouyon That Transported Me to Haiti After Childbirth
My daughter’s father, Atibon, loves to make this Haitian soup as a comforting pick-me-up.
Trinidad Corn Soup
With summer corn and plenty of hot sauce, this robust soup is beloved as a hangover cure.
Epis Is the Seasoning Base That Gives Haitian Food Its Oomph
Haitians don’t skimp on flavor—or on epis.
Poul Ak Nwa (Chicken With Cashews)
This traditional Haitian chicken stew is packed with flavor thanks to the mainstay spice blend known as epis.
Skirt Steak With Grilled Pineapple Chow
Dial up the flavor of your summer steaks with chow, a sweet and spicy Trinidadian staple.
Sos Pwa Nwa and Mayi Moulen
This deeply comforting Haitian meal consists of sos pwa nwa, black bean sauce enriched with coconut milk, served alongside mayi moulen, a creamy cornmeal porridge flavored with garlic and herbs.
If It's Not Spicy Enough to Make You Sweat, It's Not Chow
Trinidadian chow is refreshing, versatile, customizable, and ready in five minutes flat.