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Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew

This scrumptious Caribbean sweet potato stew brings the heat, with a poblano chile sliced up in the brothy base and a Fresno chile creating a kick of spice in the garnish. If you aren’t a fan of spicy food you’re welcome to omit them, but we love how the heat pairs with cubes of creamy […]

Jerk Grain Bowls with Air-Fried Plantain Chips

Air fryer–cooked plantain chips add extra texture and flavor to these colorful, spicy jerk-flavored bowls. For best results, choose a half-ripe plantain, which is more yellow than green, but not dark or covered in black spots. That way it will be easy to slice but not too sweet. We used sorghum, steel-cut oats, and wild […]

Caribbean Black Bean Soup with Mango Relish

The mango relish for this Caribbean-inspired soup adds a bright and extra spicy element thanks to the habanero chile. Be careful when handling this hot but fruity pepper: Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes; wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.  Note that this recipe calls for hot […]

Jerk-Seasoned Veggies with Yuca

This spicy side dish is a nice introduction to yuca, a staple food in Latin America and the Caribbean. If you have leftover yuca, enjoy its starchy goodness in Yuca Mash with Corn and Peas or Baked Yuca Fries. Note: Raw yuca contains toxins which are concentrated in the skin, so always peel and cook […]

Caribbean Rice

The combination of butternut squash, curry spices, brown and wild rice, and chard gives this dish a unique taste and lots of great texture. Recipe from The Starch Solution.