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Caribbean Recipes – Easy to Make Food from the Caribbean

Enjoy the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean in the comfort of your own home with these easy-to-make recipes. From jerk chicken to spicy rice, expect bold spices, tropical ingredients and colourful veggies in every delicious dish.

Caribbean Recipes

Discover our customers’ top-rated Caribbean recipes for flavour-packed, mouth-watering meals you’ll love cooking at home.

Caribbean Chicken Recipes

From fiery jerk chicken to spicy BBQ chicken bowls, these Caribbean chicken recipes bring bold, island-inspired flavours straight to your table.

Caribbean Rice Recipes

Flavour-packed rice bowls are a staple of Caribbean cuisine. Recreate the taste at home with these easy, step-by-step recipes full of bold, tropical flavour.

Cooking Caribbean Style: Tips & Inspiration

Caribbean Recipes FAQ

Is Caribbean food spicy?

Caribbean food can be spicy, but not every dish packs heat. Many recipes use chillies such as Scotch bonnet to add warmth and flavour, though the spice level varies depending on the dish, island and how it’s prepared.

Is Jamaican food Caribbean?

Yes, Jamaican food is part of Caribbean cuisine. It shares ingredients and cooking styles with other islands but has its own signature flavours, like smoky jerk seasoning and sweet-spiced marinades that are loved around the world.

What is the most popular food in the Caribbean?

It varies between islands, but dishes like jerk chicken, rice and peas, fried plantains and curry goat are among the region’s favourites. These meals are known for their balance of spice, sweetness and tropical freshness.

What does Caribbean food taste like?

Caribbean food is famous for its bold, vibrant flavours. It brings together spicy, savoury, sweet and tangy elements using tropical fruits, seafood, coconut milk, herbs and spices like thyme, allspice and ginger.

Why are beans called peas in Caribbean food?

In Caribbean cooking, 'peas' often means beans—a tradition that dates back centuries. The term stuck across the islands, so dishes like rice and peas are usually made with kidney beans or pigeon peas rather than green peas.

What are the six Caribbean food groups?

The six Caribbean food groups are staples (like rice, bread and root veggies), fruits, vegetables, legumes (peas and beans), meats and fish, plus fats and oils. Together they reflect the region’s fresh, balanced approach to home cooking.

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