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Delicious, Soulful, and Home-Cooked Meals We Enjoy as a Family
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items Welcome to the place of our delicious, soulful, home-cooked meals, where the Caribbean is at the heart and centre of our lives. I hope you find a recipe you love and go for it. Remember, you can always make it your own style. Enjoy the process, the f...
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Main Menu
Side dishes
Main Menu
Here are a few main dishes I love to make that suit the whole family.
Oxtail and rice was the first Caribbean dish I learned to cook, and it holds a special place in my heart. It was the first dish my stepdad tried before he passed away. So, every time I make it for my family, I do so with love.
Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Getting the balance between spices and flavor is so important. We don't want it too spicy to the point where it's difficult to eat. Curry Goat with rice and homemade coleslaw is my dish.
Jamaican Curry Goat recipe
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I made this meal for my in-laws, and I can say it went down a treat. It was creamy, with a mild spice, and the sliced beef steaks complemented it perfectly.
Rasta Pasta
My husband actually taught me how to make fried chicken, and it's so simple! I'm so proud that I can now make it on my own. It’s one of my son’s favorites. From the smell to the crispiness to the flavour, it’s amazing.
Jamaican Fried Chicken Recipe
My BBQ lamb or beef ribs go down a treat with my little one. They pair perfectly with chunky chips, or mac and cheese, and a side salad.
Tender Oven-Baked Ribs
Brown Stew Chicken is incredibly yummy. It's tender, flavourful, and wholesome. With some rice and coleslaw, you can't go wrong!
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken - Cooking With Claudy
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My husband is quite surprised by how our 6-year-old handles spice, and so am I! I love making Jerk Honey Salmon. I use mild jerk sauce because I don’t want it to overpower the sweetness and flavour of the salmon. Served on a bed of couscous and salad...
How To Make Super Tasty Honey jerk salmon | Honey Salmon Recipes
We do love our curry chicken. It's light, flavorful, and wholesome. Served on a bed of rice with a side of salad and either coleslaw or potato salad, it all works perfectly together.
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe - Jerk Tavern
Escovitch Fish is absolutely tasty! The peppers, the seasoning, and the slight crispness give it that extra flavour. It reminds me of my Granny and Granddad's cooking, which is why I love making it for my little family.
Jamaican Escovitch Fish - Jerk Tavern
Corned beef and rice is one of the quickest go-to meals; filling and comforting. I always add sweet corn and onions to enhance the flavour.
Jamaican Bully Beef and Rice
We do love a good jerk pork chop now and again. Its tenderness, fused with the flavors, is amazing, especially when served on a bed of mashed potatoes and vegetables. Yes, please!
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Side dishes
Here are a few side dishes I love to make to complement the main menu dishes.
I love making macaroni and cheese. It can be a bit time-consuming because there are a few steps, but it's totally worth it in the end! It's filling, it's cheesy, creamy and makes the perfect side dish.
Caribbean Style Baked Mac & Cheese
Plantain is the perfect side dish that pairs well with most main meals. Its softness on the inside and the sweetness, help balance out the spices of the main dishes.
Jamaican Fried Sweet Plantain - Jerk Tavern
It’s amazing how many ways there are to make dumplings, and each type pairs perfectly with a specific dish. We love boiled dumplings in our soup or alongside corned beef. For us, festival or fried dumplings go wonderfully with oxtail or curry goat. T...
Jamaican Dumplings: 4 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Them
My mum and husband are both big fans of my version of Jamaican coleslaw. I was surprised at how well my first attempt turned out, and now, every time I make it, it just works. It’s creamy, crunchy, sweet, with a hint of spice.
Jamaican Coleslaw