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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Every summer when my garden is overflowing with fresh produce, I find myself creating quick, healthy, and satisfying dishes that highlight the season’s best flavors. One of my favorites is this vegan fried rice with Jamaican callaloo (aka chorai bhagi or spinach) and garden vegetables. Fried rice has long been a staple in many Caribbean…
A Refreshing Vegetarian Twist on a Caribbean Classic Souse is one of those dishes you’ll find across the Caribbean, each island putting its unique spin on it. Traditionally, souse is made with meats like pig feet, chicken feet, or even seafood like octopus, served cold in a flavorful, tangy broth. It’s a dish often tied…
When string beans are in season, there’s nothing more satisfying than a pot of Curry String Beans with Potato simmering away in the kitchen. This is a simple yet intensely flavorful Caribbean curry that’s perfect for vegan, vegetarian, or Ital diets, though meat lovers enjoy it just as much. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago,…
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.
