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Island cooking is a record of everyone who passed through — West African, Indian, Spanish, French and British technique layered onto what grows in the tropics. Jerk is the famous one, but the everyday cooking is rice and peas, stews built on a seasoning base, and fish cooked simply because it was caught that morning. Allspice and scotch bonnet do most of the identifying work.
18 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Caribbean plans look like
Most common mains
- chicken6
- pork6
- beef3
- fish2
- shellfish1
How they're cooked
- Roasted6
- Grilled5
- Braised3
- Stewed3
- Curry1
Diets they fit
- Nut-free14
- Gluten-free10
- Dairy-free9
- No pork, no alcohol2
- Pescatarian1
The plans
- Caribbean · beefCuban Family Ropa Vieja Supper
A convivial Cuban-style supper built around tender braised shredded beef in a bright tomato-sofrito, served with saffron‑gold rice, seasoned black beans, crisp coconut slaw and freshly fried maduros; balanced, family-friendly Caribbean flavors with room for rum at the table.
- Caribbean · shellfishTrinidadian Shrimp Curry Supper
A bright, home-friendly Trinidadian shrimp curry served with fragrant coconut rice and sweet fried plantains — bold curry powder, creamy coconut, and a touch of lime make the meal feel celebratory while staying quick and low-fuss.
- Caribbean · chickenCaribbean Family Sunday Supper
A warm, island-rooted family supper built around smoky Jamaican-style jerk chicken grilled to order, paired with creamy coconut rice, savory callaloo, and sweet fried plantains — bright, balanced Caribbean flavors that appeal to kids and adults alike and leave planned leftovers. The menu is practical for a single cook within a one-hour window of active work and finishes the most texture-sensitive items at service for best results.
- Caribbean · beefCaribbean Family Supper
A bright, crowd-sized Caribbean supper built around a savory spiced beef picadillo, coconut "rice and peas," stewed black beans, caramelized maduros and a crisp lime-cilantro cabbage slaw — all finishable within a two-hour solo-cook window and scaled for 21 diners.
- Caribbean · porkCaribbean Sunset Supper
A bright, home-friendly Caribbean meal centered on a roasted, allspice-and-orange–glazed pork tenderloin, balanced by creamy coconut rice, a lively black bean–mango salad, and sweet fried plantains. The menu is built for a single cook working backward to a 5:00 PM service so hot and crisp items finish at the last minute while room-temperature and resting items free the cook’s hands.
- Caribbean · porkCaribbean Family Supper
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean meal anchored by charred, gently spiced grilled pork chops with herb-accented rice, sweet fried plantains, and a crisp mango-cabbage slaw. Bright lime and mint threads carry through the plate and the drinks, keeping flavors lively and approachable for kids while allowing adults to add extra heat or rum at table.
- Caribbean · porkCaribbean Sunday Supper: Jerk Pork Tenderloin & Rice & Peas
A lively Caribbean Sunday centering on a warmly spiced jerk pork tenderloin seared for a sweet-smoky crust, accompanied by coconut rice & peas that carry island fragrance, caramelized fried plantains, and a bright avocado–mango salad; mango agua fresca for children and a classic rum punch for adults complete a balanced, family-friendly spread.
- Caribbean · fishCaribbean Family Grill Supper
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean meal centered on lightly jerk-spiced grilled mahi-mahi topped with a fresh mango salsa, supported by coconut rice with pigeon peas, sautéed callaloo-style greens, sweet fried plantains and a citrus-avocado salad. The menu balances bold island flavors with a mild shared base and table-side heat options for adults.
- Caribbean · porkCaribbean Family Sunday Supper
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean supper built around a mojo-marinated roasted pork tenderloin, paired with coconut rice, sweet fried plantains, and a crisp cabbage–mango slaw. The menu balances warm spice, toasted coconut, and tropical fruit with a kid-pleasing pineapple-coconut refresher and an aged-rum punch for adults.
- Caribbean · porkCaribbean Family Supper
A bright, citrus-forward braised pork stewed with warm Caribbean spices, served with creamy coconut rice and pigeon peas, sweet fried plantains and a fresh mango-avocado salad. Kid-friendly mango agua fresca and a classic rum punch complete the table — a balanced, family-friendly Caribbean meal built for immediacy and leftovers.
- Caribbean · chickenCaribbean Family Sunday Supper
Jerk-rubbed roasted chicken thighs deliver warm island spices (kept mild) while coconut rice & peas and roasted sweet potato wedges provide comforting, family-friendly heft; ripe fried plantains and a bright mango-cabbage slaw add sweet-and-acid contrasts. A kid-friendly pineapple-lime agua fresca and a bottle of aged dark rum for the adults round out an authentic, low-stress Caribbean meal built for five with leftovers in mind.
- Caribbean · fishTrinidadian Fish Stew Family Supper
A warm, direct Caribbean family supper: tender chunks of firm white fish simmered in a spiced tomato broth scented with pimento and a touch of coconut, served with pillowy coconut rice and caramelized roasted ripe plantains. Straightforward technique, bold island flavours and minimal hands-on time make this a Sunday you can actually relax into.
- Caribbean · chickenCaribbean Brown Stew Chicken Supper
A warm, homey Caribbean supper built around brown stewed chicken — deeply caramelized, spiced with pimento and thyme, finished in a glossy sauce — served with fragrant coconut rice and quickly fried ripe plantains for sweet contrast. Technique-forward, family-friendly, and entirely doable from a cold start in the hour before service.
- Caribbean · beefCaribbean Ropa Vieja Supper
Slow-braised, shredded beef in a bright tomato-pepper sauce, paired with coconut-scented rice, caramelized sweet plantains and a fresh tomato‑avocado lime salad — a balanced, family-friendly Caribbean Sunday that layers long, gentle braising with quick, finish-to-order components. A non-alcoholic pineapple-coconut cooler for the table and an aged dark rum highball for the adults complete the experience.
- Caribbean · porkWindward Island Supper
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean supper anchored by a warm jerk-spiced pork tenderloin, coconut rice and tropical salsas — vivid allspice and sweet fruit balance a restrained, medium shared heat so kids can eat alongside adults while anyone who wants more fire adds it at the table.
- Caribbean · chickenCaribbean Family Supper: Jerk Chicken Night
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean supper centered on quick pan-seared + oven-finished jerk chicken, lacquered with citrus and warm spices; paired with coconut rice, zesty black‑bean & corn salad, crisp lime-dressed greens and golden fried plantains. Clean, bold flavors that finish at the table so everything is served hot and texturally correct.
- Caribbean · chickenSunset Caribbean Supper
Bright, aromatic Caribbean flavors brought to a focused weeknight service: a warm, spice-scented chicken, coconut-laced rice, crisp twice-fried plantains, and a fresh mango–avocado salad, finished with kid-friendly pineapple spritzes and a classic Dark ’n’ Stormy for adults.
- Caribbean · chickenCaribbean Island Fare
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with a menu featuring Jerk Chicken Skewers and a zesty Mango Salsa, paired perfectly with traditional Ginger Beer and Rum Punch.
Diets Caribbean dinners suit
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