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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Lately, this has become one of my go-to recipes for sweet potatoes, as I do with Plantains, Cassava, Breadfruit, and Yam. It’s a classic meal we enjoy in the Caribbean. While I added pieces of prepared salted Cod (say saltfish), you may leave it out and make the dish fully vegan should you prefer.
A Simple, Boldly Spiced Vegan Corn Curry with Caribbean Flavor
A Fiery, Flavorful Caribbean Condiment to Serve with Pelau, Curries, and More
This is a refresher on the Caribbean Peas Soup I shared in 2016. And we need to acknowledge that while I’m saying this is a Jamaican recipe (in the title), it’s made throughout the Caribbean, in variations.
A fast, flavorful curry chicken dish with wings, perfect for busy weeknights or Caribbean roti cravings.
Smoked Herring Choka made quick and easy: smoky herring fillets, scotch bonnet pepper, tomatoes, scallions and a sizzling olive oil chunkay in about 20 minutes.
A Simple Trinidad-Style Macaroni and Cheese That’s Big on Flavor
Simple and tasty. The fact that you’re not stuck with a ton of turkey (as you would be with an entire bird), this is definitely a recommended recipe. The leftovers are great on sandwiches and salads, too! Needs to brine overnight before roasting.
A quick take on making classic Caribbean stewed peas.
Recipe for making tasty Jamaican style rice and peas or peas and rice, as it’s also known as in Jamaica.
There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of easy curry chicken simmering on the stove, filling the kitchen with warm, aromatic spices and rich Caribbean flavor. This Simply Delicious 20 Minute Curry Chicken is my refreshed take on a recipe I first shared years ago, and it remains one of the most satisfying ways to…
