When African plantation slaves were underfed and hungry in Jamaica, they created the first version of what has become a staple desert in many homes: Jamaican toto. In those days, toto was made with three simple ingredients; coconut shavings, molasses, and flour....

A Jamaican callaloo recipe features tender, leafy green vegetables seasoned with tomatoes, onions, scotch bonnet pepper and often salt cod or pork. Popular as a breakfast food, callaloo often accompanies fried dumplings, boiled green bananas, and roasted breadfruit....

Fragrant Jamaican coconut rice is the perfect complement to jerk chicken and curried meats. When prepared simply with coconut cream and butter, the side dish helps extinguish some of the heat from the bold spices in Jamaican main dishes. Coconut rice with peas is a...