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.
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 […]
A Taste of the Caribbean: Creamy Shrimp Rasta Pasta What is Rasta Pasta? Rasta Pasta the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-bite and say, “Hold on…why haven’t I been making this my whole life?” At its heart, Rasta Pasta is a creamy, spicy Jamaican-style pasta dish that blends […]
There’s an unspoken rule in my kitchen: if we’re going to eat cabbage, it better be exciting. My husband? He’s a cabbage guy—grew up on the stuff, swears it’s underrated. Me? I’m a flavor chaser. So when he asked for cabbage rolls, I smiled, pulled out my Adobo, and got […]
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken: Where Comfort Meets Culture If there’s one dish that makes my kitchen feel like home, it’s this one. Jamaican brown stew chicken isn’t just a recipe—it’s a rhythm. From the sizzle of seasoned chicken hitting the pot to the rich aroma of thyme, garlic, and browning […]
Welcome to the heart of my kitchen—and the heart of authentic Jamaican Recipes. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Jamaican food from scratch, what ingredients to use, or how to recreate the bold, rich flavors of the island from wherever you are in the world… this is the guide […]
Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Arroz con Pollo There’s a reason arroz con pollo is beloved across Latin America and the Caribbean—it’s more than a meal, it’s a moment. Tender, seasoned chicken simmered with aromatics, rice, tomatoes, and spices in one pot? That’s a hug in a bowl. […]
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.