Jamaican Coconut Cake Recipe
Anyone that has ever experienced the sweet sensation of a Jamaican Coconut Cake will want to replicate the experience as often as possible. This tasty cake is extremely light & fluffy, relies heavily on coconut, and features just the right amount of rum to instantly transport individuals back to the soft, sultry and mellow vibes […]
Jamaican Fried Chicken Recipe
Jamaican fried chicken is in a class of its own. You have not tried Fried Chicken till you try Jamaican fried chicken. Authentic Jamaican fried chicken is infused with our unique mixture of seasoning that keeps people coming back for more. The prep time for Jamaican Fried Chicken is about 20 minutes, with a cooking […]
The Health Benefits of Noni
Jamaicans have utilized the land’s natural botanical gifts for generations in traditional medicine practices and embraced the properties of new plants as they were brought to the island. One of those is the fruit of the noni tree. The tree grows to approximately 10 ft. in height and produces green berries that ripen to a […]
Jamaican Oats Porridge Recipe
Oats are one of the chief health foods in Jamaica, and oat porridge is a staple for most Jamaicans. It is a particularly important part of the diet for male and female athletes. The dish is also popular with children who need a hearty breakfast to get them through the school day. The following simple […]
Tips on Cooking with Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Anyone that’s ever tasted the unique and spicy flavor of Jamaican cuisine will quickly become acquainted with the many uses of Scotch Bonnet pepper. The unassuming pepper packs a powerful punch and is the pepper of choice for creating Jamaican dishes. The majority of jalapeno peppers have a Scoville heat unit between 1,000 and 10,000. […]
Vegan Gluten-Free Ackee Recipe
The Jamaican fruit ackee is often described as similar to scrambled eggs. The fruit was originally brought to the Caribbean from Africa during the days of the slave trade. It gained in popularity among the people of Jamaica as it provided an inexpensive source of protein. It is traditionally a part of the Jamaican national […]
Chef Noel Cunningham’s Spicy Curried Shrimp
A quick and simple curried shrimp recipe perfect for any day of the week. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp ginger, chopped ½ scotch bonnet pepper, chopped 2 tbsp curry powder 1 lb jumbo raw Shrimp, peeled, deveined 1 stalk scallion 2 sprig thyme salt […]
Chef Irie’s Snapper Ceviche
In the world of Caribbean cuisine, consider Jamaican chef and TV host Chef Irie your master of ceremonies. The Jamaican native (a.k.a. Hugh A. Sinclair) has spent a career spreading the good gospel of island flavor. A staple on the food festival circuit, he is also the host of “Taste The Islands,” the first-ever nationally-syndicated […]
Chef Thia’s Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
When creating her decadent dishes, Chef Cynthia Verna (affectionately known as “Chef Thia”) isn’t afraid to scour the globe for unique flavors. Her food infuses Caribbean, African, Latin, Asian, French, and Mediterranean styles together for a truly international plate. But she never wanders far from lessons learned in her Haitian grandmother’s kitchen: to always champion […]
Chef Noel Cunningham’s Jamaican Easter Bun
This Easter bun recipe is my favorite go-to bun recipe every year. It’s lightly spiced with a blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and mixed spice, flavored with stout, and studded with fruits. INGREDIENTS Liquid 2 tbsp. melted margarine 1 cup Guinness stout 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp browning 1 medium egg (beaten) 11/2 cups dark sugar […]