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Jamaican Recipes

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Add some flavor to your plate with these delicious traditional Jamaican recipes. From breakfast to mains, drinks and sides, these recipes are always super popular! Learn how to cook with Jamaican ingredients and methods for dishes full of flavor and soul. These island recipes are sure to brighten your day!

collage of popular jamaican recipes

These Jamaican recipes are ones that I grew up with, that my Mother would make me, and my go to’s when I want some comfort food. Jamaican food is full of bright and vibrant flavors that I just can’t get enough of.

A lot of these recipes use traditional cooking techniques, but I’ve also included some air fryer and Instant Pot recipes as well. Find quick and simple recipes that are easy to make after a busy day at work, and rich and tasty slow-cooked stews that are perfect for the weekend.

Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean!

My Forking Life Jamaican Recipes

Discover new and vibrant flavors with my favorite and most popular Jamaican recipes. Try something new, you'll find lots of inspiration here!

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Eli

Thursday 11th of May 2023

As a 2nd generation Jamaican, I definitely didn't watch my dad and grandma as much as I should have in the kitchen. I want to pass these recipes down to my children so I cant express how much I appreciate you sharing your Jamaican recipes!

Tanya

Thursday 11th of May 2023

Thanks Eli! That means a lot. I'm so happy I can share the recipes.

Dee

Wednesday 22nd of February 2023

You have no idea how much I appreciate you for sharing these Jamaican recipes! My Dad passed away and he was a proud Jamaican. He spoiled my family by cooking everything and I didn’t learn as much as I should’ve. However when I made the porridge for breakfast and brown stew chicken for lunch it felt like I was gone again! So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU❤️🇯🇲

Tanya

Thursday 23rd of February 2023

Thank you Dee! So glad you liked the recipes and happy I can share.

Mai Cong

Tuesday 6th of September 2022

Thank you for sharing your recipes with us! My family and i love them so much!

Tanya

Tuesday 6th of September 2022

Thanks Mai!

Peter Hilary

Friday 29th of July 2022

Tanya Love love your recipes. Thank you. Do you have one for steamed fish - Jamaican style obviously. Thanks Peter

Tanya

Wednesday 3rd of August 2022

Hi Peter, thank you. I have an escovitch fish recipe. You could steam it rather than fry it. https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-escovitch-fish/

Fanica

Wednesday 27th of July 2022

Thank you for all the wonderful Jamaican recipes. I attended Hampton School in St. Elizabeth and miss the food. I am still learning to make many dishes I grew up with. Do you have the recipe for coconut fudge, the pink and white one? There are no fresh coconuts in the grocery stores in Michigan but we have a very nice Caribbean market. Thank you!

Tanya

Friday 29th of July 2022

Hi Fanica, thanks so much! I don't have a recipe for coconut fudge, but I'll be sure to ask my mom if she does.