Summer means lots of one pot meals and outdoor dining. This Jerk Carbonera Recipe fits both criteria! It’s a flavorful Caribbean spin on a popular pasta dish and is perfect for feeding a crowd at your next outdoor gathering. What is Carbonara? Carbonara is a pasta dish that is said to have originated in Rome. Modern carbonara dishes feature spaghetti that’s been cooked in bacon/pancetta fat and tossed in a sauce made from egg yolks and grated cheese. It’s a simple, but really delicious dish when done right! Ok, but Jerk Carbonara?! A lot of people are a bit scared to try making carbonara at ..read more

Thai Vegetable Curry is a great option for your next plant-based dinner. It features a thai red paste and coconut curry base along with snow peas, baby corn, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Serve over rice for a veggie lover’s dream!  Thai Curry versus Caribbean Curry I enjoy trying out different curries because there is so much variation! In the Caribbean, curry is often used to describe a spice made largely from turmeric and a variety of peppers. Most often, curry is yellow in color and is used as a dry rub or marinade. Thai curries are very different. Thai curries are often a pas ..read more

This Brown stew Chicken recipe is my take on the stewed chicken I had growing up. While not completely traditional, this homey Jamaican dish is sure to please any crowd! Try it at your next dinner and make sure to cook plenty because this dish is even better the next day. What is Brown stew Chicken? Brown stew chicken is a just what it sounds like, stewed chicken cooked in a flavorful brown sauce. Every household has a different method for making brown stew chicken, but most often the dish gets it’s brown color from the browning used to season the chicken and a sauce made using brown sugar ..read more

Looking for some game day appetizers? Look no further than these Jalapeno Cheddar Beef Sliders! Mini beef burgers seasoned with flavorful spices, cilantro, cheese and jalapenos for a spicy kick. Served on sweet Hawaiian rolls. The keys to a perfect game day I’m a huge sports fan. Game days are sacred, especially championship games like the Super Bowl. There are a couple of things that are essential to every game day, but one of the most important is the food. You have to have stuff that’s easy to snack on so you’re not looking away from the game for too long. You also need food that’s portab ..read more

Chilaquiles Rojos are a quick and easy meal breakfast favorite in Mexico. This chilaquiles recipe is made with crispy tortillas tossed in salsa and finished with a variety of toppings! What are chilaquiles? Chilaquiles are a popular Mexican dish of fried corn tortillas tossed in salsa and plenty of toppings. After a recent visit to Mexico, I’ve been trying to recreate many of the dishes I had there, and this is one of my favorites. For this easy Chilaquiles Rojos recipe, I tossed tortillas in a red salsa and topped with fried eggs, sliced avocado, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Often eat ..read more

Make your week long meal prep easier with Teriyaki Mushroom Tacos. These meatless tacos are ready in minutes, full of flavor, and stay fresh for the entire week. Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday Combined! I love prepping a meatless meal during the week because I think it gives my body an opportunity to reset from all the heavy food. I also love tacos, so it’s a match made in heaven when I can combine the two and make a meatless taco. These Teriyaki Mushroom Tacos are flavorful, easy to prep, vegetarian, vegan, and did I mention delicious?! A quick and easy teriyaki sauce This meal comes tog ..read more

Stay warm this winter with homemade Roasted Tomatillo & Poblano Soup. This flavorful soup features oven roasted tomatillos, poblano peppers and shredded chicken. It’s topped with freshly made tortilla strips, sliced avocado, and cilantro. Perfect for feeding a crowd on a cold day. Whew, I can’t believe it’s already 2022! After taking the month of December off, I feel refreshed and ready for another year of sharing delicious food here on Sweet & Sorrel. And I’m starting things off with this delicious Roasted Tomatillo & Poblano Soup. I love a good hearty soup during the winter, es ..read more

This post was originally published on The Kitchn. Macaroni Pie is the West Indian version of baked mac and cheese, and it’s absolutely delicious! You can find my recipe for Macaroni Pie on The Kitchn by clicking here. What is Macaroni Pie? Confession: I didn’t know Caribbeans made macaroni pie until I became an adult. My family wasn’t big on pasta dishes of any kind, so they just “forgot” to introduce it to me. But as fate would have it, I discovered macaroni pie at just the right time, and that discovery has led to a recipe I’ll be passing down to my family for generations to come. I first ..read more

This post is sponsored by Maille. Make the perfect mashed potatoes this holiday season with this recipe for Mustard Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes. This recipe is made with simple ingredients that are easily accessible and perfect for your holiday feast. The secret to the amazing flavor? Maille’s Dijon Original, which adds a tartness and creaminess that’s oh so delicious. What’s even more amazing is you can make these mashed potatoes a day in advance and spend more time with family and friends when it counts. A feast of mashed potato heaven It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means loads of crea ..read more

Treat yourself to this fall-inspired Fig Basque Cheesecake. This cheesecake is rich and creamy, and topped with oven-roasted figs for a special touch. What is a Basque Cheesecake? I’ve made a fall-inspired basque cheesecake for the blog before (check out this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake) and in that post, I explain that Basque cheesecake is a very creamy kind of cheesecake that originated in the Basque region of Spain about two decades ago. Basque Cheesecake is very light and airy, and has a caramelized outer shell. What’s Makes it Different from a New York Style Cheesecake? I prefer basque ch ..read more