Caribbean cuisine feels like home to me. The bold flavors hit first. The comfort stays long after the last bite. These recipes bring people together, fill your kitchen with love, and feed your soul. You’ll find my favorite island meals here — from classic Jamaican recipes like curry chicken and rice & peas to simple, easy meals that taste like home.
Steamy, spicy, buttery, Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper wrapped in Caribbean comfort—just like my parents used to make it. (This post contains affiliate links) Jerk Snapper and Me: A Little Story about the Sea… and the Trauma If you grew up with Jamaican parents and a boat, then you already know—seafood […]
You know the story — the big bird comes out looking golden and gorgeous… until you take a bite and suddenly you’re wondering if you just ate a mouthful of the Mojave Desert. And home chefs try everything to save the situation. Some folks inject thier turkey with broth. Some […]
There are certain dishes that just feel sacred. In our family, Jamaican escovitch fish is one of those. I’ve never had an Easter Sunday without it—and I’m creeping into my 40s. It’s always been on our table, right next to bun and cheese, with my mom at the stove, frying […]
When I think about comfort food, I think about my mother standing over a steaming Dutch pot, the smell of curry thick in the air, the soft bubbling sound of shrimp and potatoes dancing together in a rich, golden gravy. That’s Jamaican coconut curry shrimp to me. I grew up […]
Fried Jamaican Bammy is a beloved side made from cassava flatbread soaked in milk and pan-fried until golden and crisp You can smell it before you even hit the kitchen—my mom is frying Bammy again. The scent is buttery and warm, with that subtle hint of cassava that always takes […]
This isn’t your average seafood boil. It’s a Caribbean-inspired, broth-based snow crab clusters soup that’s bold, satisfying, and soul-warming—no butter bath required. The Kind of Crab Soup You Sip, Dip, and Devour If you love snow crab, but you’re tired of greasy seafood bags or butter-heavy boils, this Caribbean-style crab […]
Sweet Heat Jamaican Jerk Gravy for Pork and Chicken If you’ve ever pulled a perfectly grilled piece of jerk pork or jerk chicken off the grill, you already know two things: One, there’s nothing like that smoky, spicy flavor. And two, the grill doesn’t give you gravy, but that’s where […]
There’s nothing like the smoky, spicy aroma of jerk pork sizzling on the grill. It instantly transports me to Jamaica—to memories of roadside vendors cooking over drum pan grills, wrapping fresh pork in waxy paper, and handing it over like gold. That’s the kind of food that raised me. But […]
This stovetop Jamaican red beans and rice with coconut milk is creamy, flavorful, and rooted in tradition—made with red kidney beans, coconut milk, and fresh thyme. A Pot of Rice That Tastes Like Home Growing up in a Jamaican household, rice and peas wasn’t just a side dish—it was a […]
The Truth about Plantain Sweet fried plantain is not just food — it’s a love language. Around here? It shows up on the plate like a little golden crown. Sweet on the inside, crispy on the edges, and absolutely necessary next to just about any Jamaican meal. And before we […]
Hi there! I’m Camille, the busy mom, full-time worker, and passionate home cook behind Camille’s Comforting Cuisine. If you’ve found yourself here, welcome! This is a space where a little creativity, a lot of flavor, and the magic of homemade meals come together to sprinkle some joy into your kitchen.