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.
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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…
Dry-Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings
These easy-to-make, crispy chicken wings will have you thinking that they were fried instead of baked in the oven! The flavourful dry-rub seasoning is sure to tantalize your taste-buds. I love chicken wings. Finding the perfect flavour can be a challenge, since there’s so many Read more…
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
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…
Sweet Fried Plantains
No matter how you pronounce it, plantains are a delicious staple in many Caribbean, African and South American kitchens. These ripe plantains come out tasting so sweet and delicious once prepared, and can wonderfully accompany a variety of dishes. This “recipe” (if you can call Read more…