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.
I have a major sweet tooth, and the one dessert that always hits the spot is Jamaican plantain tart. The ingredients were there staring me in the face. I had two overripe plantains sitting on my counter, and the rest were pantry essentials. Well, at least in my home. What I love about these tarts…
As you know, I am obsessed with Jamaican recipes. Chop Suey Jamaican style delivers the perfect mix of chicken and crisp vegetables. This is a dish that reminds me of going to my favorite Chinese restaurant on the island. Even after moving to New York, I cook this dish for my family, and they absolutely…
If you are a fan of Jamaican-style oxtail and butter beans, this pressure cooker version is one for the books. I have been making oxtails on the stovetop ever since I fell in love with this cut of beef. I was always afraid to use my pressure cooker because I thought I’d overcook it and…
Lately, I’ve been cooking gungo rice and peas more often than usual. I think it’s because I’ve been craving something that feels simple, that doesn’t take too much effort. My son is eleven, and he cannot say no to a rice and peas recipe. I can make a pot of this dish for that child,…
When I first tasted a Jamaican Mule, I was 22. It was at my aunt’s birthday party, and she said that I should try it. I was hooked instantly. The sweetness of the pineapple juice and ginger beer, and the tanginess of the lime, I could not resist. Let’s not forget the bitters; it’s that…
Christmas is coming, and there is always one dish I have to make: Jamaican oven BBQ chicken. I pair them with lasagna, plantain, rice, and peas. I know it is simple, but around the holidays, I am always tired, and my family does not make a fuss. The chicken is well seasoned with onions, ginger,…
I have been in the mood for a punch for some time now. I just called my mom, and she told me to make Jamaican carrot punch. The last time I had one was a few months ago at my aunt’s house, and it reminded me how much I love this drink. Jamaican carrot punch…
I am the biggest fan of everything jerk, which is why I started my short series on “All Things Jerk.” I have done a few recipes that I am really proud of, and you guys love them. When I heard that you can jerk bacon, I was delighted. You see, bacon is one of my…
I don’t want to lie, but in Jamaica, I have to drink sorrel during Christmas. You know that it is Christmas when you bust out sorrel. Plus, around that time, you can get fresh sorrel. However, whenever my son asks for this drink, I purchase the dry leaves in the supermarket. It doesn’t matter if…
I am definitely obsessed with everything pumpkin, so you know that autumn is my favorite time of the year. It always puts me in the mood for some authentic Jamaican pumpkin soup. I ditch the meat and add in as many veggies as I can. This recipe is also a hit in my house because…