Exploring Jamaican Food: June Plum
One of the best features of summer for Jamaican children is the proliferation of fruits that come into season. Among these are the beloved June plum. Many of us have memories of licking the juice off the inside of our wrists, not wanting an ounce to be wasted. Not much has changed as this fruit remains […]
Miss G’s Simple Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish Recipe
Fruit as a savory dish is less heard of, at least in many parts of the world. But that’s where this Jamaican dish stands out. Ackee is Jamaica’s national fruit and hence every individual is aware of this dish. What makes this dish multi-purpose for me is the justice it does to my hunger. You […]
Miss G’s Simple Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
One quality of great, authentic food that pulls us towards it is its aroma. And that’s where this dish tops the chart. The combination of kidney beans cooked in coconut milk and rice is just too much to resist. I love the way it is made traditionally but there are occasions when you may not […]
Jamaican Rum Custard Recipe
Do you remember having egg custard? Here is a slight variation of this is a classic Jamaican desert but with a little rum. It is perfect for dinner parties, especially during the holidays. It is easy to make with a short prep time. Here is our Jamaican Rum Custard recipe. INGREDIENTS: 5 large eggs 1 […]
Guinep: A Wonder of Nature
Today, we explore another wonder of nature – the Guinep. The guinep goes by a few aliases – Honeyberry, Mamoncillo, Mapo, Spanish Lime, Skinip or Quenepa. They grow in tropical climates and are popular in the Caribbean. The guinep is also found in Africa, Florida, Mexico and South America and come into season during the […]
Grilled Pineapple with Coconut and Rum Recipe
Grilled Pineapple with Coconut and Rum is easy to make. Whenever I make it I feel like I am on vacation. INGREDIENTS: 2 pineapples, ripe 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup rum 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 cup whipped dessert topping or prepared sweetened whipped cream Directions: 1. Peel and core pineapples. Cut each pineapple […]
Interesting Facts About The Jamaican Almond
Like a fair portion of fruits that grow on the island, the Jamaican almond is special. It is a rare variety that grows in abundance, along the sea shore and provides shade. Many of us do not realize that almond is a fruit and not a nut. It is believed that almonds originated in China […]
Miss G’s Simple Homemade Jamaican Beef Patty Recipe
Jamaican Beef Patty, is one of my favorites! So, I made them for the first time on my daughter’s birthday and believe me it was a super-duper hit! I ended up sharing the recipe then and there with our friends and relatives. Though beef is a common food and there are too many variations for […]
Oven Roasted Jerk Chicken Recipe
This recipe presents a way to get the flavor of Jamaican jerk chicken from an indoor oven instead of an outdoor grill. The result is a juicy roast chicken with Jamaican-style flavor derived from its marinade of hop peppers, cilantro, green onions, and spices. Preparation: 20 minutes, plus 4 hours marinating time Cooking time: 85 […]
Chef Noel Cunningham Fruit Cake Recipe
Some say fruit cake, black cake or Christmas cake it’s all the same. However, this is my favorite cake to bake and maybe the first cake I’ve ever made. I’ve been using this recipe for the 10 years. Ingredients ½-pound margarine ½-pound brown sugar 6 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1tbsp lime juice 1 pound cake and pastry flour 2 tbsp. baking powder ¼ […]