Jamaican cooking is fire, flavor, and heritage in every bite. It’s the sizzle of jerk on the grill, the slow simmer of oxtail stew, and the unmistakable aroma of pimento and thyme.
This sweet chili jerk chicken is a recipe I make when I want maximum flavor with very little effort, and it never fails me. It’s bold, sticky, juicy, and loaded with that deep jerk flavor that soaks straight into the meat instead of just sitting on top. And the best part? We’re doing it all…
This ultimate pot pie is loaded with bold oxtail and mac and cheese. It is rich, creamy, and a fan favorite. Perfect for every occasion. The mac and cheese crust will be your guilty pleasure. Mac and cheese crust sounds good right about now, and then you add the oxtails, OMG. I wrote a oxtail…
Say hello to this yummy patty, which is filled with tender chunks of seasoned lobster baked inside a flaky, golden pastry. It is the perfect fast food to devour. I recently visited Devon House in Jamaica and had to taste their lobster patties. It was somewhat different from the classic beef version. While the pastry…
Here is your sign to make a Jamaican breakfast buffet. I try to make my favorite Caribbean breakfast buffets at least once a month. I know it is a lot of work, but in my defense, I try to keep it as simple as possible. Last month, I decided to challenge myself and create a…
If you have not had Jamaican ice cream cake, then you are truly missing out. It is a sweet vanilla ice cream squished between a dense spiced cake. This cake isn’t your ordinary ice cream cake you’ll find at the bakery in New York. As a food blogger who shares her recipes on the internet,…
There has not been an Easter without Spice buns and a thick piece of cheese. Jamaican spice buns are a sweet, dense bread with flour, sugar, butter, molasses or brown sugar, dried fruits like raisins, and warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. My recipe calls for Dragon Stout, but if you do not…
This crunchy Jamaican-style fried chicken is well-seasoned and comes with the most delicious gravy. Most people will tell you that Jamaica has the best KFC in the Caribbean. I have eaten Jamaican fried chicken many times, and I can say it’s true. The seasoning is the secret, and the chicken is crunchy, and I know…
Jerk fish always sparks a little reaction if you didn’t grow up eating it. People hear “jerk” and think only chicken or pork, but once you taste jerk seasoning in a good piece of fish, you’ll understand why I love this dish so much. I didn’t grow up treating jerk fish as anything out of…
So, on another post in my “All Things Jerk” series, I get to try my hand at jerk fish tacos. I was scrolling mindlessly on Instagram when I saw a reel of Ks Nice N Spice. She makes the most appealing Caribbean dishes, and I knew instantly I needed to make this dish. It soon…
I bake Jamaican Rock buns whenever I want something that reminds me of the island. Did you know it is similar to Trinidad’s coconut drops? The texture, spices, and raisins are all what we put in drops. It is one of my favorite Caribbean desserts to buy at the bakery and eat with a cup…