Paleo Diet. Is it for You? When someone says “you eat like a caveman”, It’s not necessarily a bad thing. Many centuries ago, the human diet consisted of mainly whole foods. Processed foods were not an option. This led to a healthier lifestyle and less disease-related health issues. The caveman was the founding father of…
Real Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe In order to make jerk chicken, you need a real Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. Jerk chicken is synonymously tied to Jamaican cuisine, just as the hamburger is tied to American cuisine. It is probably the most recognized dish that has come out of Jamaica. It is by far the most requested…
Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe On a cold winter morning, there is nothing like a hot bowl of Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge Recipe to start your day. This low calorie, hearty breakfast is just what you need to start your day. It is perfect to serve to children before they head off to school because you know…
Jamaican Pumpkin Rice Recipe This is a very quick and easy pumpkin rice recipe, that you can serve as a side dish. It can be made with the vegetables described in this recipe, or you can add your own favorite vegetables to suit your taste. Pumpkin is loaded with many antioxidants and Vitamin A that…
Life Hacks for the kitchen. Everyone loves a shortcut. What’s not to like? It saves you time, and effort. Win, win. Shortcuts in the kitchen can be tricky though. Some work, some don’t. Here are 8 Kitchen Life Hacks that work. They will save you time while performing some of the most common tasks in…
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Recipe This spicy, delightful shrimp recipe is served from the beaches to the finest restaurants in Jamaica). This is a must try recipe if you enjoy your shrimp with a little kick to it. I will forewarn you, these shrimps can be very addictive. Bet you cant just eat one. Follow this…
How to make authentic Jamaican beef patties. This is a must try Jamaican beef patty recipe. This Jamaican beef (or any other filling you choose) patty is made with a light flaky crust and just the right spices. This is the Jamaican equivalent to the Mexican taco, or the American hot dog or hamburger. Beef…
Jamaican Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe In Jamaica, every Saturday is Soup day. Whether its beef soup, chicken soup, or red peas soup,you will be getting served soup on Saturday. My personal favorite was and still is beef soup. I think that was a tradition of the past, and now “every” day can be soup day….
Kitchen Safety Tips Cooking brings so much joy to so many people, that during our haste to prepare our favorite meals, we tend to forget to take the proper steps to ensure that our kitchen is a safe and protected environment. The kitchen is filled with many hazards, and if proper precautions aren’t taken, the…
Jamaican Steam Fish Recipe This steam fish recipe is a delicious and healthy dish you can prepare quickly for a family dinner. You can use porgies, snapper, (You can slice them in half). I prefer to use kingfish, because of the meaty and firm texture. This is a Jamaican favorite that is served quite often…
Orange Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe This is a spin on the traditional roasted turkey breast that is served in The USA. Back home in Jamaica, we like to put our own twist on any recipe that we can find. The Jerk seasoning with the orange glaze mixes together to form the perfect balance between sweet and spicy….
Papaya Salad With Shrimp Recipe If you are looking for a quick Papaya salad with shrimp recipe, this is just for you. In Jamaica, we use a lot of the native fruits in our recipes. They are used in salads and main courses alike. This salad can be served as an appetizer, or as a main…
Buttercream Icing Recipe This recipe can be used to ice your Jamaican Christmas cake. This is a quick and easy icing recipe. You can use it on almost any cake you choose. Print Buttercream Icing Recipe Delicious Buttercream Icing Recipe to make your Jamaican Christmas cake beautiful. Course Condiment Cuisine Jamaican Prep Time 10 minutes…