Tag: Jamaican

Ackee and Saltfish

Ackee and Saltfish

Jamaica’s national dish of ackee with salted codfish, brings out the bold flavours of the island nation. Traditionally eaten for breakfast, ackee and saltfish can be eaten at any time of the day particularly served with breadfruit, dumplings, boiled green bananas and even on top Read more…

Jamaican Pumpkin Beef Soup

Jamaican Pumpkin Beef Soup

This island favourite builds on the flavour and texture of pumpkin, tender beef, and delicious dumplings. Filled with hearty ground provisions such as yams and sweet potatoes, this makes a make a filling family dinner.

Hominy Corn Porridge

Hominy Corn Porridge

Hominy Corn Porridge is a popular Jamaican breakfast and with a pressure cooker it’s made easy! The creamy mixture of the tender and chewy hominy kernels, coconut milk, cinnamon and nutmeg makes for a delicious meal that can also be eaten at any time of the day.

Jamaican Easter Spice Bun

Jamaican Easter Spice Bun

Traditionally served around Easter, this sweet, moist bun is lightly spiced with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, studded with fruits, and often served with cheese. Even though this spice bun is eaten year-round, Easter isn’t Easter in a Jamaican household without some bun and cheese. Read more…

Jamaican Black Cake (Christmas Rum Cake)

Jamaican Black Cake (Christmas Rum Cake)

Even though there are many variations of this spiced fruit cake, no Caribbean home during the Christmas season is the same without it. Dark and rich in flavour, black cake is a made from an array of dried fruit such as raisins, cherries, and prunes, Read more…

How to Soak Dried Fruits for Black (Rum) Cake

How to Soak Dried Fruits for Black (Rum) Cake

The macerated fruit mixture is the star ingredient to any Caribbean black cake recipe. Prepare this recipe up to a year in advance of when you plan to make black cake, so that you’ll always be sure to have some on hand. After watching my Read more…