Exploring Jamaican Food: Jackfruit
The Jackfruit is said to have originated in India and is part of the breadfruit, fig and mulberry family. It is the largest fruit that grows on a tree. Each Jackfruit can weigh up to a whopping 100 pounds. One thing you should never do, is sit under a Jackfruit tree. Well, not if you […]
Smoked Jerk Oxtails Recipe
Smoked Jerk oxtails is guaranteed to excite your taste. These can be served with white rice, fried ripe plantains, and mix vegetables. Ingredients: Jamaican Jerk Marinade 2 Scotch Bonnet chopped Peppers 2 tablespoon Kosher Salt 1 tablespoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper 5 chopped scallions 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Thyme 1/2 cup Orange Juice 3 cloves […]
Chef Noel Cunningham’s Guinness Bread Pudding served with Bailey’s caramel sauce
Do you love Bread Pudding? Try my Guinness Bread Pudding served with Bailey’s caramel sauce. Ingredients 1 loaf brown bread cut in cubes 3 beaten eggs 1 cup Guinness stout 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 2 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp cinnamon 1⁄4 stick melted butter 1⁄4 cup […]
Barbados Cou-Cou Recipe
Cou-cou and flying fish is the national dish of Barbados. Many say it is similar to polenta or grits but Cou-cou is made with cornmeal and okra with its own unique taste. Ingredients: 6 c water 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 c yellow cornmeal 1 stick (1/2 c) butter/margarine 1 lb fresh okra or […]
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe – Guadeloupe
INGREDIENTS: 2 lb cabbage 1 cup uncooked rice 1 lb lean beef, minced ¼ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons fresh mint 4 teaspoons garlic salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup butter Directions: 1. Core cabbage; parboil leaves until limp and pliable. Place in colander; separate leaves. 2. Slice leaves in half along ribs to […]
Jamaican Salt Mackerel Recipe – Pickled Mackerel
A favorite in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean, some call it “pick up mackerel” because the fish is torn into small pieces after bones have been removed – perfect for “picking up” with your fingers. The mackerel is “soaked” or boiled to reduce the salt, then cooked with onions, hot peppers, and ketchup which gives […]
Webo Yena – “Stuffed” Eggs Recipe – Aruba
INGREDIENTS: 1 dozen eggs mayonnaise mustard Worcestershire sauce sliced olives for garnish (optional) paprika for garnish (optional) black pepper pinch of salt Directions: 1. Place raw eggs smallest tip down in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours to center yolk. 2. Boil eggs for 12 minutes or until hard boiled. 3. Shell and slice […]
Caribbean Avocado Soup Recipe
This Avocado Soup is easy to cook and very tasty. INGREDIENTS: 3 ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 limes 2 tablespoons sour cream 4 ½ cups chicken stock 1⁄4 teaspoon coconut oil 2 teaspoons ginger (peeled & grated) Coarsely ground black pepper and sea salt, to taste Freshly chopped chives, for garnish Directions: 1. Cut […]
Chef Noel Cunningham Mini Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cups Recipe
No need to fight for the crispy part! Everyone is getting there own. Here is a creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe that I have put together to make your table spread complete. Ingredients 1 Pack elbow macaroni salt and pepper 3 eggs, whisked Sauce: 2 cups cream ½ cup milk 2 tsp nutmeg […]
Miss G’s Simple Jamaican Gungo Peas and Rice Recipe
Another variation of the kidney beans and rice, this dish makes use of coconut cream. If you are a coconut lover, like me, you will always be a fan of this Jamaican dish. Gungo peas in a tin is something new to me but it completely fulfils the high standards of Jamaican cuisine. Jamaican Gungo […]