Whiskey Pineapple Chicken Recipe
This chicken will have you in a state of bliss and excitement at the same time, offering sweetness, rich molasses flavors, and a subtle note of heat. Ensure that you marinade the chicken according to the recipe the night before so the seasonings permeate throughout the meat and allows for tenderness. Prep time: 10 minutes […]
Jamaican Coconut Curry Fish Recipe
I celebrated my birthday recently. I was offered an invitation to go out to dinner, but last minute decided to cook. Went to our local fishermen’s beach, in Negril Jamaica, to get 2 nice fish straight off the boat. Then I made some coconut milk from coconut off the tree. Proceeded to make coconut curry […]
The 6 Soups Every Jamaican Should Know How to Cook
In the past, traditionally, Saturdays are soup days in Jamaica but now any day of the week can be a soup day, especially the rainy days. Soups are usually laden with meat, vegetables and starches and are served either as appetizers or a full meal. They are popular street food and are of many variations. […]
Did you Know the Otaheite Apple Seed has Health Benefits?
It’s a happy time when the Jamaican Otaheite apple ripens. It’s a favorite in Jamaica, but many people don’t know it in other parts of the world. The fruit is eaten fresh or used to make a refreshing beverage. Multiple parts of the tree are known for properties used in traditional remedies – even the […]
What is Jamaican Pan Chicken?
Food is an essential and integral element of social interactions around the world. In Jamaica, Pan chicken is a foundational main dish that’s achieved global superstar status. Legendary chef, author and star of several travel TV series and documentaries, Anthony Bourdain, even traveled to Jamaica to test the tasty treat for himself. It doesn’t matter […]
Jamaican Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Nothing beats the combination of sweet cake and tart pineapple with coconut and a dash of rum in this Jamaican version of an all-time family favorite. It is easy to make and offers an impressive presentation at the table. A great dessert for special occasions. This cake is traditionally prepared in a cast-iron skillet as […]
Exploring Jamaican Food: Naseberry
Naseberry is a favorite snack in Jamaica for its sweet taste that brings to mind cinnamon and its pleasant aroma. Known as Sapodilla in some countries and chikoo in India, it’s a tasty fruit that sports a brown skin, and pale yellow to brown flesh, that resembles a kiwi in size and shape. The texture […]
Kerri-Ann’s Kravings Red Wine Braised Oxtail Recipe
This red wine braised oxtail is a modern twist of the classic Jamaican braised oxtail. It’s simmered in dry red wine and chicken broth. I swapped out the traditional beef broth for chicken broth because it’s essentially a blank sauce, stew, or soup canvas. It picks up and enhances other flavors so well and elevated the […]
Blue Mountain Coffee Milkshake Recipe
Jamaica’s famous Blue Mountain is the best known single-origin coffee in the world. Today, most coffee consumed is a blend of commodity-grade beans, and few coffee drinkers have tasted single-origin or estate coffee like Jamaican Blue Mountain. Authentic Blue Mountain coffee is grown high in the mountains that rise above the island’s capital city of […]
Exploring Jamaican Food: Soursop
Jamaican soursop is a somewhat confusing fruit for those unfamiliar with it. It’s a delicious treat, but many visitors to the island are often amazed at its unique appearance. The skin in ripe fruits is yellowish-green in color, the ovoid fruits can grow up to 12 inches in length, and are covered with blunt “spines.” […]