Quick, flavorful, and satisfying, these Caribbean weeknight dinners are perfect for busy nights. Explore easy recipes packed with bold spices and hearty ingredients that’ll have dinner on the table in no time.
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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.
This classic one-pot dish is made with rice, peas, and usually a meat of some kind (marinated overnight), simmered in coconut milk and finished with chopped herbs.
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
The original Jamaican Jerk Marinade was shared in 2011. After many requests, I then shared the Mild version for those of you who love the flavors of Jamaican Jerk without the heat. This is a more updated and refined version (arguably, there’s no need for it) of that original recipe I shared when I did the Smoked Jerk Turkey a few years back.
A quick mash using honey nut squash. Basically pumpkin or just about any squash will work for making this tasty side dish, which also happens to be gluten-free, too! The cod can be omitted, but it really gives the dish a special, Caribbean flavor.
This stovetop method for Mango Jerk Shrimp is quick to put together, and the fiery heat of the jerk spiced marinade is balanced with the fruitiness of the mango.
Learn how to make Geera (cumin) Shrimp, a spicy dish that packs a punch.
Wow your guests with this impressive roasted chicken that is not only moist and delicious, but way simpler than it looks!
In the Caribbean, Dasheen, Yams, Eddoes, Sweet Potato and Cassava all fall under the ‘ground provisions’ umbrella – also known as ‘food’ in Jamaica. This easy recipe can be adopted with any of these staples.
In Jamaica, Callaloo is the bush or plant (amaranth) which is prepared in several different ways.
Recipe for making tasty Jamaican style rice and peas or peas and rice, as it’s also known as in Jamaica.
