Jamaican Fried Escovitch Fish Ingredients For the Fish * 2 whole snapper fish (cleaned and scaled) * 1 lime or lemon (for washing fish) * 1 tsp salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning * Oil for frying For the Escovitch Sauce * 1 large onion

Here’s a simple and crispy recipe for Fried Chicken: Ingredients * 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 2 lbs chicken thighs/drumsticks * 2 cups buttermilk * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 tsp salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 1 tsp paprika * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * Oil for

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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Ingredients * 2 lbs shrimp (shell on, cleaned) what ever amount depends on how many people you prepare for * 6 cups water * 1 lime, cut in half * 2 tbsp salt * 2 tbsp vinegar * 8–10 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped * 6 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tsp black pepper *

chicken breast or thighs * 2 tbsp jerk seasoning * 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning * 1 tsp paprika * 1 tbsp oil For the pasta * 1 lb penne pasta * 1 red bell pepper, sliced * 1 green bell pepper, sliced * 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced * 1 small onion, sliced * 3 cloves garlic, minced *

Mackerel and Dumplings 🇯🇲 Ingredients * 2 tins mackerel in tomato sauce * 1 onion, sliced * 1 tomato, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional) * 2 stalks scallion, chopped * 1 sprig thyme * 1 tbsp cooking oil * Black pepper to taste For the Dumplings

amaican Chicken Soup 🇯🇲 Ingredients * 2 lbs chicken (cut into pieces) * 8 cups water * 2 carrots, sliced * 2 potatoes, diced * 1 piece pumpkin, chopped * 1 chocho (chayote), diced * 1 onion, chopped * 2 stalks scallion, chopped * 2 sprigs thyme * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 Scotch b

* 2 lbs shrimp (shell on, cleaned) * 6–8 Scotch bonnet peppers * 6 cloves garlic * 1 tbsp salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning * 1 tsp paprika * 3 sprigs thyme * 2 scallions (green onion) * 1 cup water * 2 tbsp vinegar * Juice of 1 lime Instructions 1. Wash shrim

Ingredients * 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix * 2 cups cold milk * 1 can sweetened condensed milk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 container whipped topping * 4 bananas, sliced * 1 box vanilla wafers Instructions 1. Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thick. 2. Stir in condensed milk

A soft fluffy cake topped with fresh fruits is always beautiful and refreshing. You can use strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, mango, pineapple, or peaches on top with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting. Any fruits you like Simple decoration idea: any cake of your choice * White wh

Here’s a simple, delicious macaroni pie (Caribbean-style baked macaroni and cheese): ⸻ 🧀 Macaroni Pie Recipe Ingredients: * 2 cups elbow macaroni * 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp works best) * 1 cup evaporated milk * 2 eggs * 2 tbsp butter * 1 small onion (finely chopped) * 1

Chicken fingers are strips of chicken (usually from the tenderloin) that are breaded and fried or baked until crispy outside and juicy inside. They’re a comfort-food classic—simple, crunchy, and super versatile. What makes them good? * Juicy inside: tender white meat * Crispy coating: season

* 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined * 4–5 cloves garlic, minced * 3 tbsp butter (or olive oil, or mix) * 1 tbsp olive oil * ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) * Salt & black pepper, to taste * Juice of ½ lemon * 2 tbsp chopped parsley * Optional: splash of white w

Brown stew chicken is a classic Jamaican comfort dish known for its rich, savory gravy and deep, slightly sweet flavor. It’s a staple across the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica, and often served with rice and peas, white rice, or fried plantains. What makes it special The key to this dish is

Guinep—also called Spanish lime, genip, or quenepa—is a small green tropical fruit popular across the Caribbean (especially Jamaica). 🌿 What it’s like * Outside: Smooth green shell * Inside: Juicy, jelly-like pulp wrapped around a big seed * Taste: Sweet to slightly sour (some are tangy, so

Jamaican pepper shrimp is a bold, spicy street-style seafood dish—famous in places like Middle Quarters. It’s loaded with heat, garlic, herbs, and that signature bright orange color from Scotch bonnet peppers. Here’s a proper, authentic-style recipe you can try at home: ⸻ 🌶️ Jamaican Peppe

* Fish: Usually whole snapper (but any firm fish works) * Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, sometimes all-purpose seasoning * Escovitch sauce: * Vinegar (key for that sharp tang) * Sliced onions, carrots, bell peppers * Scotch bonnet pepper (for heat 🌶️) * Pimento (allspice) berr