Caribbean

Cuisine

Some of the best Caribbean dishes to try include Jamaican jerk chicken, Trinidadian doubles, Barbadian flying fish and cou-cou, Dominican mofongo, and Bahamian cracked conch. Each island has its own culinary identity, and we highlight what to eat where — from beach shacks to family-owned kitchens.

Right here on our blog. We regularly share Caribbean recipes you can make at home — from callaloo soup and oxtail stew to coconut drops and rum punch. Most of our recipes are based on real meals we’ve had while traveling and include simple, authentic steps.

Some Caribbean cuisine is definitely spicy — especially dishes from Jamaica and Trinidad, where Scotch bonnet peppers are common. But not all Caribbean food is hot. Many dishes balance bold flavors with sweetness (like jerk with mango salsa) or richness (like coconut-based curries). We note spice levels in our posts so you know what to expect.

Yes! Many Caribbean dishes are plant-based or can be made that way. Rastafarian “Ital” cooking in Jamaica, for example, focuses on natural, meat-free meals. Our blog highlights vegetarian and vegan-friendly meals like rice and peas, callaloo, boiled provisions, and coconut curries.

Rum is at the heart of many Caribbean cocktails, from mojitos and piña coladas to rum punch and dark ’n’ stormies. But there’s more than alcohol — try sorrel, mauby, coconut water straight from the shell, or a sweetened limeade from a roadside stand. We cover both classic and lesser-known island drinks on the blog.