PLAYING FAVORITES If ever there was a favorite soup for Jamaicans, Red Peas would be the one. This thick rich hearty soup is traditionally made with lots of red kidney beans and salted pigtails. It is then finished with vegetables, dumplings and ground provisions. The standard Caribbean soup blend of yam, potatoes, dumplings, and other …
This Mango Cucumber Salsa recipe happened when I decided to forage through my vast collection of food pictures. This refreshing salsa is most definitely one of the easiest recipes you will ever prepare. The sweetness of the ripe mango and refreshing bits of cucumber accented by sharp bites of onion and cilantro makes for a …
The first time I made these Banana Oatmeal muffins, I was simply looking to bake a healthy sweet treat for a diabetic. 1 bite of this sweet, moist, flavor-filled goodness and I knew I had a winner. When they tasted even better the next day I knew I needed to write a recipe. To make …
It’s impossible to look at a Jamaican spice bun recipe and not think of my childhood. Most, if not all Jamaicans will tell you that Easter is not complete without a Jamaican Spice Bun in the house. You see, bun and cheese is the defacto Jamaican Easter dessert. For a truly authentic Easter treat you …
It’s a Cultural Thing Caribbean black cake is decadently rich, very spirited and highly addictive. If you know anything much at all about English Caribbean cuisine you already know that Black Cake is our official Christmas Cake. It can also be found at most other Caribbean celebrations, year round. Even though this rich treat can be …