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When one thinks of Jamaica, the first thing that comes to mind is white sand beaches, pulsating reggae music, and lush green mountains. However, this tiny island has a diverse food scene influenced by the Africans, Indians, Amerindians, Chinese, and European immigrants who have all called this beautiful island their home. The Jamaican food scene is constantly evolving; however, our comprehensive guide covers some tried and true favorites that are sure to please even the most discerning palate. Jamaican Main Dishes Jerked Chicken Jamaica is synonymous with Jerk chicken. But you can also jerk pork, beef, lobster, or even rabbit...

This tempura recipe by J. Kenji López-Alt is a tried and tested favourite in our home. The light batter yields an airy and crispy tempura exterior that goes well with vegetables, seafood or meat. Inspired by: J. Kenji López-Alt Ingredients:Cornstarch – 1/2 cupAll Purpose Flour – 1/2 cupSalt – 1 teaspoonEgg – 1Sparkling Water – 3/4 cupVegetables or Shrimp – As necessaryOil for Frying – As necessaryRecipe:1. Combine cornstarch, flour and salt in a large bowl and mix well with a whisk or chopsticks. Combine egg and sparkling water in a separate bowl and whisk until well combined.2. Add egg...

 Here I am with another Sunday Meals of the Week post.  This is the day I generally share with you all of the main meals that I have cooked for myself in the previous week.  A delicious recap of how I have been feeding myself.I determined when I moved into my own place that I as not going to become one of those people who ate out of cans and boxes, not while I had the ability to cook for myself that is.  I am a person who loves to cook and I think I would be rather bored eating...

Culinary knowledge is one of those skills that once you master it, changes your life. Let’s face it, we will always need to eat, so knowing how to squeeze every ounce of flavor from even the most simple ingredients will pay dividends for the rest of our lives. But behind cookbooks and old family recipes, there are mountains of secret techniques waiting to be discovered. A netizen wanted to hear others' favorite cooking hacks and the internet delivered. Some were common sense ideas that people discovered too late, others were weird tricks that actually work, so get your notebooks and get...

Through next week, Woot is offering a few MEATER smart meat thermometers on sale from $55 Prime shipped, though those without Prime will be charged a $6 delivery fee. Our top pick is the MEATER Plus Smart Meat Thermometer for $79.99. Down from its normal $100 going rate, today’s 20% discount matches the 2023 low that we’ve tracked. In fact, the last time we saw the MEATER Plus at this price was back in January. If you’re still relying on old analog leave-in meat thermometers to know when your meal is done, then it’s time to upgrade to the 21st...