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This post is sponsored by the Crock-Pot® brand. All opinions are mine alone. I’ve given a spicy kick to your traditional potato stuffing! The name of this dish, Caribbean Sweet Potato Stuffing, can be confusing because it actually looks like mashed potatoes rather than a stuffing, but that’s what it always been called. Also, there’s only …

Caribbean Tuna Salad, a twist on the classic tuna salad recipe with Caribbean flavors added; jerk seasoning, mangoes, and habanero peppers! Tuna salad hands down has to be one of my favorite things to make whenever I’m hungry because it’s a simple, no cook recipe that’s ready in no time. Its fuss free and can be …

I remember the first time I had rice and peas. It was on Thanksgiving at my cousin’s grandmother’s house. My cousins happen to be half Guyanese so there were a lot of their traditional dishes present. Me being a lover of all things ethnic, immediately fell in love with ALL of the dishes. The one dish …

Plantains are one of the most versatile and flavorful fruits that can be used in many ways, both sweet and savory. In this blog post, I am going to share one of the most popular ways to prepare them – fried! Fried plantains have a delicious taste and texture, crispy on the outside and soft on …

These saucy jerk chicken wings are my favorite way to make jerk chicken! Full of flavor and ridiculously easy to make; this is a recipe that I find myself coming back to time and time again. If you are a saucy wing lover, then you will LOVE these saucy jerk chicken wings. I like to think …

Can we talk about combining cuisines? Do we call it fusion? A mash-up? Well let me just tell you; this Creole Shrimp Mofongo is a mix of Caribbean, Puerto Rican, and Creole cuisines; and it couldn’t be anymore delicious! When it comes to cooking; I am heavily influenced by a multitude of cultures. Being African and …

As we continue to face the realities of systemic racism and the oppression of black lives in America there comes a point where silence is no longer option. Food has always been political, and while I realize this is just a food blog… I cannot be silent on this matter. Over the last couple of days …

Brown stew chicken happens to be one of my favorite Jamaican dishes of all time! It’s a dish that is incredibly rich in deep flavor with chicken that has been stewed and cooked down in delicious aromatics. This dish is a hit whenever I make it for the family. This post is sponsored by Foster Farms …

Easily one of the most beautiful properties I’ve ever been to, if you find yourself in the Cayman Islands than staying at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman is a must! As beautiful as the islands are, the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman manages to elevate the resort with luxury and opulence that makes it stand out as …

This vegan chickpea & potato curry is a healthy and comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners! With a Caribbean flavor base, the spices are bold and delicious! The day is finally here! It’s the first day of my 31 day vegan challenge, and I wanted to share the first recipe I’m making. I’m a huge …