The Jamaican Cooking Experience Blog

Cooking Tips and everyday resources for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, Brantford, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton

Jamaican Chicken Soup: A Saturday Tradition

Learn how to make authentic Jamaican Chicken Soup with this easy recipe. Discover the Saturday soup tradition and book a Jamaican cooking experience in Ontario today!

Why Jamaican Pressed Green Plantains Are a Tasty and Healthy Dinner Option

Discover the rich flavour and history of Jamaican pressed green plantains. Learn how to cook this crispy, healthy dinner option and explore perfect pairings. Book your authentic Jamaican cooking experience today!

Jamaican Jerk Meat Cup

Discover the bold fusion of Jamaican flavour and Asian-inspired bites with these Jerk Meat Cups. Perfect for breakfast or parties, packed with jerk chicken, shrimp, cheese, and baked in crispy wonton wraps. Try the recipe or book a Jamaican cooking experience today!

Braised (Brown Stewed) Beef Kidney: A Bold Jamaican Breakfast Classic

Discover the bold flavour of Jamaican braised (brown stewed) beef kidney—a traditional breakfast dish rich in history and spice. Get the authentic recipe, cooking tips, and learn how you can book a private Jamaican cooking experience in Ontario.

Why Fried Plantains Are the Perfect Side Dish in Jamaican Meal

Discover the rich history, health benefits, and cultural significance of fried plantains in Jamaican meals. Learn why this sweet, golden side dish is a staple you shouldn’t skip.

Jerk Chicken Puff Pastry Recipe

Enjoy a bold twist on a classic appetizer with this Jerk Chicken Puff Pastry recipe! Spicy, creamy, and wrapped in buttery pastry—perfect for any occasion. Plus, discover how to bring the taste of Jamaica to your kitchen with our in-home cooking experience!

Authentic Jamaican Stew Peas Recipe

Learn how to make authentic Jamaican Stew Peas with salted pig’s tail, red kidney beans, and coconut milk. This hearty, flavorful recipe includes step-by-step instructions and local ingredient sources in Kitchener, Milton, Waterloo, Cambridge and Oakville.

Jamaican Stew Peas Bring Good Luck on Wednesdays

Discover the Jamaican myth behind eating stew peas on Wednesdays and why this traditional dish is believed to bring good luck and spiritual protection. Learn how cultural routines, Afro-Caribbean beliefs, and ancestral wisdom shaped this flavorful superstition.

How to Make Jamaican Peanut Porridge: A Powerful Breakfast

In Jamaica, breakfast is not just a meal — it’s a source of energy, strength, and stamina. One of the island’s most powerful and beloved dishes is Peanut Porridge, affectionately known as "body porridge" for its legendary ability to build strength and vitality. Today, we're sharing the rich history, where to buy your ingredients locally in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, and Oakville, and exactly how to make authentic Jamaican Peanut Porridge at home.

Top 5 Jamaican Menu Items to Savor in Your Home

Enjoy the top 5 Jamaican menu items like jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, and coconut drops in your home with our authentic in-home cooking service. Book now for a bold, flavorful experience!

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