Jamaican Rum Punch If you have ever traveled to Jamaica, I’m sure you have had a glass of Jamaican rum punch. It is the islands signature cocktail. It is refreshing and gets you in a nice island mood to enjoy your vacation. There is no substitute for laying on the beach, or poolside, and enjoying…
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…
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…
Jamaican Christmas Cake Recipe Jamaican Christmas cake, which is also referred to as Jamaican black cake has long been the most popular Jamaican dessert in Jamaica. Jamaican black cake is thought to be derived from the British figgy pudding, but with an island twist. While it has traditionally been thought of as a Christmas cake,…
Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish Recipe The most famous of all Jamaican recipes is ackee and saltfish (codfish). Ackee and saltfish is considered Jamaica’s national dish. Ackee is a fruit of West African origin. It made its way to Jamaica around 1798. Ackee and saltfish is usually served as a breakfast dish but can be eaten for lunch, or dinner….
Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe Jamaican Rice and peas is the staple of every Jamaican Sunday dinner. The 2 things you can be sure of in Jamaica are sunshine, and rice and peas on Sunday. This delicious dish was first introduced to the island by the slaves that came from West Africa centuries ago. The recipe has…
Jamaican Oxtails Recipe Jamaican Oxtails is one of the most popular Jamaican recipes. It is delicious and easy to make. This dish has European origins, as it was introduced to the island by the British many centuries ago. The British used to enjoy oxtail soup with vegetables in the 17th century and brought it to Jamaica when…
