Author: Dianne

Moist & Fluffy Banana Muffins

Moist & Fluffy Banana Muffins

      Moist & Fluffy Banana Muffins   Banana Bread is not originally a Jamaican recipe, however it is very popular and made by many Jamaicans across our island especially since bananas are one of our popular tropical fruits. Many Jamaicans have developed a 

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

      *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclaimer here.   Jamaican fried dumpling also known as “Johnny Cakes” is the perfect side dish to many of our Jamaican breakfasts. From a child growing up in Jamaica we are introduced to this 

Chinese Pork Stir Fry

Chinese Pork Stir Fry

            *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclaimer here.     Chinese Pork Stir Fry   Chinese Pork Stir Fry is one of my quick, easy and very tasty “go to” weeknight dishes. Even though it is quick 

Boneless Pineapple Chicken

Boneless Pineapple Chicken

      Boneless Pineapple Chicken     This boneless pineapple chicken recipe is just my creation of another quick and easy but tasty weeknight meal. It  has a very pleasant sweet yet savoury flavor that is saucy with a hint of Chinese flavourings. I 

Jamaican Fried Escovitch Fish

Jamaican Fried Escovitch Fish

          Jamaican Fried Escovitch Fish     Escovitch Fish is our most popular style of cooking fish in Jamaica. It is made simply by rubbing a small amount of black pepper and salt all over the fish and then frying it 

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

          *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclaimer here.   Growing up as kids, my dad did all the Chinese cooking in our home as well as taught us what he was doing. Fried Rice was a meal he 

Easy Jamaican Jerk Pork

Easy Jamaican Jerk Pork

        Easy Jamaican Jerk Pork     Jerk seasoning, is a traditional spicy Jamaican seasoning used for different types of meats. However, the most popular meats used are chicken and pork. Jerk Pork is usually seasoned and cooked on a grill. However, 

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

      Jamaican Jerk Chicken   One of the most popular and sought after dishes from Jamaicans and tourists alike when visiting our country is Jamaican Jerk Chicken. I guarantee that this is a menu item in almost every Jamaican restaurant local or abroad.  

Chinese Roast Chicken

Chinese Roast Chicken

        Chinese Roast Chicken   The best description I can give this dish is a perfectly Chinese seasoned, marinated and roasted chicken browned to perfection on the outside with some crispy skin, and tender and juicy on the inside, smothered with the 

Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

        Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding   Sweet Potato Pudding must be the most popular traditional Jamaican desserts of all time. As children, our grandparents used to tell us stories of how their mothers made this old time favorite pudding on a coal