This is yet another spice blend that has significantly influenced our cooking over the past couple years. We use it most frequently for our Jerk Chicken Tacos which I will post soon. But I’ve also used it on pork tenderloin over a fresh salad. I love the use of cinnamon and other typically sweet spices … Continue reading Jamaican Food: Jerk Taco
It's spring and I am in mango heaven. Mango season is here. Unlike past mango seasons where I had to depend on the neighbor’s trees and going to the market, this season I have several mango trees of my own. Julie, blacky, and stringy mangoes are now a simple stroll away, in my back yard. … Continue reading Mango Heaven in Jamaica: Benefits of Eating Mangoes
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe We all love some good Jamaican Jerk food, whether its chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, etc. Jerk just adds a whole new flavor to your meat. You can find Jerk Seasonings almost anywhere around the world, some authentic, some are not, but if you want to guarantee that you are using the … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Tasty Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup There is no soup like a real Jamaican Gungo Soup. We all remember the days from our childhood days coming up when mom and dad or grandma and grandpa would cook some rich gungo soup on the weekend and it would be filled with peas. Today we give you a … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Tasty Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup
This is another element of Jamaica that I would love to share. I absolutely love this fruit and its dishes. The Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica. Its name is derived from the West African Akye fufo. It is widely consumed in Jamaica, and Jamaicans are among the only people who eat it. The … Continue reading Jamaican Food: The Jamaican Ackee
The Bammy is a popular Jamaican starch that is well known because it goes great with the national dish, Ackee and Saltfish. Today we give the extra simple recipe for this side dish, it will be the easiest thing you have ever made in your life, not even water has this few ingredients.
The Jamaican Pineapple The Jamaican pineapple is indigenous to South America mainly Brazil and Paraguay. The Tainos Indians who were originally from South America brought the pineapple to Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. They were the first foreigners to arrive in Jamaica which happened before long before Christopher Columbus was born. About The … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: The Jamaican Pineapple
The spring and summer seasons are made to be enjoyed, by sipping long cool drinks. We will be sweating like bulls not far from now, getting all dehydrated and looking for quick solutions to relieve out discomfort. Today we give you a refreshing Jamaican Tropical Punch recipe to do just that when the time comes. … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Tropical Fruit Punch
Now, this is considered a staple in Jamaican homes. It is mainly prepared for breakfast, but it can also be served any time of the day. Enjoy this week's Jamaican Recipe of the Day, Johnny cakes or as you might know it, fry dumpling. Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Johnny Cakes (Fry Dumplings) Ingredients: 2 cups … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Johnny Cakes (Fry Dumplings)
How to make Jamaican Banana Fritters Prep Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 12-18 minutes Serving: makes 9 fritters Ingredients * 2 very ripe bananas * ½ cup of flour, sifted * ½ tbsp vanilla * ½ tsp baking powder * 1 egg, beaten * 1.5 tbsp sugar * 2 pinches salt * ½ tsp cinnamon * ¼ cup milk * Sprinkle of nutmeg (optional) How … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Banana Fritters