Aruba, Jamaica, oohhh I wanna take ya… That’s right, it’s time to take your taste buds on a trip to the Caribbean! Who doesn’t love all the spicy and sweet flavors of this tropical paradise? While taking a beach vacation may not be possible this year, you shouldn’t have to miss out on your favorite Caribbean dishes. Check out these Caribbean-inspired dishes you need to make ASAP!
Grilled Jerk Chicken With Mango Salsa
“This was delicious. We had it with a Mango quinoa salad. The salsa recipe is so good we even had it with tortilla chips. We will definitely make this again.” - Heather
Caribbean Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
“Spicy, sweet, and super flavorful, Caribbean Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos with Lime Crema, are easy, delicious, and bursting with a complex mix of flavors.” - Paula
Tropical Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake
“I served this cake to my friends with Jamaica Me Crazy coffee and they raved over it. When I came back to take a picture to post with my recipe there was only one piece of it left!!! Extremely moist and rich cake, perfect comfort food with a hot cup of coffee! If you can squirrel away some of this cake away before it all gets scarfed up, the longer it sits, the better it gets!” - Jeanne
Jammin' Jamaican Jerk Sauce
“Everyone loves Jamaican jerk! My family can eat it daily. You can prepare it on many types of meat including seafood. We love jerk chicken! You can use it as a dipping sauce as well.” - Jennifer
Jamaican Style Jerk Beef Stew
“Slow cooked Jamaican style, melt in your mouth, jerk beef stew that is just packed with flavour!” - Kevin
MarthaRayDeen's Caribbean Rum Cake
“I love the rum cakes you get while on vacation in the Caribbean, but I don't like the price of having one shipped, so I found a way to bring the Caribbean to me! This cake is amazing!” - Martha Ray
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema
“Spicy grilled jerk shrimp tacos with grilled pineapple salsa, slaw and cool and creamy (and rummy) pina colada crema.” - Kevin
Caribbean Christmas Cake
“This reminds me of visiting the rum factory in Grand Cayman and sampling all the delicious cakes. Yum!” - Sherry
Caribbean Teriyaki Turkey Burger with Kickin’ Mayonnaise
“Perfect, thick, juicy, Caribbean Teriyaki Turkey Burger with Kickin’ Mayonnaise is generously layered with flavors of the Caribbean. They are easy, healthy, low calorie and high protein.” - Paula
Caribbean Chicken
“This chicken dish is sweet, spicy, and full of flavor. We really loved the addition of apples, and think this would be terrific served alongside some wild rice for a special dinner. Enjoy!” - Kitchen Crew
Slow Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast
“Slow Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast recipe is easy to make with only a few minutes of hands-on prep time. This economical cut of meat is transformed into a tender, flavorful, hearty meal in the slow cooker with Caribbean seasonings, low heat, and time.” - Paula
Caribbean Black Bottomed Key Lime Pie
“This is one of my favorite pies to bake. It is always a hit when I take it anywhere or have people over. Always have everyone asking for the recipe. I usually make several and give everyone some to take home.” - Michelle