These simple, no-fail Caribbean dishes are perfect for beginners or anyone looking for quick, approachable meals with bold island flavor. Start with the basics and build your confidence, one recipe at a time.
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As I continue exploring ingredients that are local to me in my In Season series, I thought it would be fun to document a recipe that has been on rotation in my home in late summer over the years. This Easy Crab Apple Anchar (Achar) is inspired by the same creative thinking behind the Caribbean…
This Corn and Sweet Potato Hash is one of those recipes that came together at exactly the right time of year. While we typically use corn on the cob to make Seasoned Corn in the Caribbean, as part of my In Season series on the website, I thought it would be fun to make a…
As summer winds down, I wanted to make a simple one-pan oven roasted chicken, similar to a few recipes I have shared before. With this version, my goal was to keep things just as straightforward while relying heavily on fresh herbs from my garden and turning the chicken into a complete meal with potatoes, carrots,…
When I make Jerk Chicken Pasta Salad, I want three things from it: quick, simple, and tasty. Summer is short here in Canada, and when those warm days arrive, I would rather spend less time preparing meals and more time enjoying them. This easy Jerk Chicken Pasta Salad is exactly the kind of dish I…
While I do have a recipe called Ultimate Boiled Corn that I shared about 11 years ago, which continues to rank high with fans, I am sure this Seasoned Corn on the Cob recipe will easily capture the hearts and taste buds of corn on the cob connoisseurs. This recipe takes me back to my…
Pepper Chicken is one of those recipes that delivers big flavor, serious heat, and plenty of texture in every bite. While Pepper Shrimp is one of the top recipes on my website, I am confident this Incredible Pepper Chicken will quickly become a favorite as well. Both are equally tantalizing, and after sharing a sneak…
Plantain Casserole is one of those comforting dishes I eagerly look forward to whenever I can find good, ripe plantains on sale at our local grocery stores. There was a time when the plantains would have come straight from the kitchen garden behind our home in rural Trinidad, in the small village of Guaracara, where…
Nothing beats a cold glass of Caribbean Banana Punch when the weather is blazing hot. Known by different names throughout the Caribbean, and with each island putting its own spin on the ingredients, this creamy, satisfying drink has remained a favorite for generations. This is the Banana Punch recipe my mom made for us growing…
Whenever I think about watermelon, my mind goes straight to Trinidad. While nothing beats the freshly harvested watermelons sold along the Blanchisseuse Road on Trinidad’s east coast, where many of the vendors are also the farmers who grew them, I’ve found my own way of keeping that tradition close. Although I didn’t grow up making…
If you've been around caribbeanpot.com/ for a while, you'll know we've done Shrimp Fried Rice before, but that version was cooked indoors in a wok. This time, we’re taking things outside and firing up the Traeger Flatrock griddle to make this incredible Jerk Shrimp Fried Rice. The intense heat from the hot griddle gives everything…
There’s no denying that Cilantro Chimichurri is most closely associated with Argentina and Uruguay, where it’s traditionally served as both a sauce and marinade for grilled meats, especially asado. With a fresh crop of cilantro (coriander) in my garden needing a good pruning, this cilantro chimichurri recipe not only falls perfectly into my “In Season”…
If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert that celebrates fresh fruit, this Caramelized Grilled Pineapple recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. Grilled pineapple is wonderful all on its own, but once it’s coated in a quick homemade caramel sauce, it becomes something truly special. The natural sugars caramelize over the…
