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This Comforting Breadfruit Oil Down recipe shares a few similarities with a dish known as Run Down, enjoyed throughout parts of the Caribbean and along the Caribbean coast of Central America. However, it should never be confused with Grenadian Oil Down, the national dish of Grenada. Their version is traditionally thicker and drier, packed with…
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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…
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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…
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One of the things I look forward to every summer is firing up the grill and making simple family meals that deliver big flavor without requiring a lot of work. These sausages with peppers are one of those summertime dishes I try to make a few times during the warmer months, though I’ll admit they’re…
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Stewed Oxtail is one of those deeply comforting dishes synonymous with the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, even though it’s enjoyed throughout the region and in the many places we now call home around the world. In preparing this Smoked Stewed Oxtail recipe, I leaned on a tip Chef Chaz Brown shared with me a few months…
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When life gets busy, and you still crave those comforting Caribbean flavors, this Easy Jamaican Rice and Peas comes together beautifully in about 25 minutes without sacrificing the soul of the dish. Traditionally, Jamaican rice and peas can take well over an hour as dried peas are simmered until tender before the rice is added,…
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Caribbean Curry Chicken: Bunjay Style is one of those traditional dishes that truly captures the depth and character of island cooking, yet it’s slowly fading from many of our tables as more people lean toward curry chicken with gravy or sauce. This version is all about the bunjay technique, what we call “fry-down” in Trinidad…
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I’ll start by reminding you that Easy Pigeon Peas Dhal is not the same as Curry Pigeon Peas. I’ve been seeing more and more confusion around this, and it genuinely matters. As cooks and storytellers of Caribbean food, we have a responsibility to preserve and clearly define the dishes that shape our culinary identity. Growing…
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This Brown Stew Mackerel is one of those dishes that really speaks to how Caribbean cooking continues to evolve while staying rooted in tradition. Growing up in the Caribbean, fish was always a big part of our meals, especially during Lent leading up to Good Friday. That said, canned mackerel wasn’t something my mom ever…
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Jamaican Brown Stew Salmon is a comforting, flavor-rich dish that reflects the deep traditions of Caribbean cooking. While it’s widely known as a Jamaican classic, the truth is you’ll find similar brown stew techniques used across many islands, each with its own subtle touch. Traditionally, this style of dish is made with whole fish such…
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During the Lenten season leading up to Easter, many Caribbean families turn to seafood-based meals as part of the tradition of avoiding meat. It is a time when simple, nourishing dishes take center stage in the kitchen, and soups like this one are especially comforting. This Incredible Salmon Head Broff is a perfect example of…
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Simple Oven Roasted Rou Cou (Annatto) Chicken is one of those dishes that connects modern home cooking with some of the oldest traditions of Caribbean food culture. Rou cou, also known as annatto or achiote, has been used by Indigenous communities across the Caribbean and South America for generations. In my own kitchen, this vibrant…
