Looking for new ways to enjoy oatmeal? This savory oatmeal recipe is delicious. It also adds variety to breakfast in the morning. Give it a try!

This wholesome and filling stew warms the heart and soul. It is made with simple ingredients and is a one-pot meal that you and loved ones will most certainly enjoy.

Jamaica is known for its bold, warm, and spicy jerk seasoning. Fish is also an essential part of the Jamaican diet. While I have eaten many kinds of fish in my lifetime, it wasn’t until my move to the United States in the 1990s that I first had salmon. After the first bite, I knew I had to add salmon to my list of favorite seafood dishes.

Looking for a delicious and nutritious treat that even the kids will enjoy? I have the perfect healthy cookie recipe for you. These soft, chewy, and filling cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients like plantains, shredded coconut, carrots, and oatmeal.

Jamaican Ginger Beer is a favorite of my family. I make mine with a generous amount of fresh ginger root, which makes it spicy. I love the tingly burning feeling that I get from drinking this homemade ginger beer. Add more water to dilute the strength of the recipe.

Pumpkin soup is often cooked on Saturdays in Jamaica. This recipe is a vegetarian version of Jamaican pumpkin soup. Since Caribbean pumpkin can be difficult to find in the US, butternut squash is a great substitute.

Soups are a great treat on a cool fall or winter day. Here’s an old-time favorite that is enjoyed by many people in the Caribbean. Pepperpot or callaloo consists of tender greens and other vegetables and is typically made with hot pepper.

Lentil soup is a great go-to meal - inexpensive, easy to prepare, and ready in less than 1 hour. Lentils are a great source of fiber and protein, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. It’s a wholesome, hearty meal that you can make on any night of the week. My family enjoys it throughout the fall and winter.

When fruit is paired with the right culinary herb it can take your sensory experience to new heights. Mint goes well with many fruits. Give it a try with papaya, one of my favorite tropical paradise fruits.

Since changing my diet to being mostly plant-based, I’ve used portobello mushrooms as a meat substitute. Portobello mushrooms have a meaty flavor without the calories of meat. This recipe is a simple vegan jerk dish.

Peas and fish are two staples of African diaspora cuisine. In this recipe, we used black-eyed peas which is originally from West Africa. We also used tuna since it is more readily available, convenient, and inexpensive.