Caribbean Christmas Dinner Inspiration

As the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, Marie Mitchell's cooking is motivated by a powerful desire to understand and celebrate those recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. In Kin, her hotly anticipated debut cookbook, she shares dishes from the Caribbean and its diaspora, exploring the connection food can foster between different times and different places, and between friends, families and strangers.

A groundbreaking cookbook covering the full breadth of Caribbean food culture across more than 20 islands and nations. Chef and writer Keshia Sakarah blends deep historical research with regional travel to share iconic dishes and the stories behind them, from Haiti’s Soup Joumou and Dominican Saltfish Accra to Guyanese Pepperpot and Montserratian Fish Broth, celebrating the complexity, heritage, and joy of Caribbean cuisine.

Brothers Craig and Shaun bring the flavors of Jamaica to your kitchen with easy, accessible, and tasty recipes. From classics like Ackee ‘n’ Saltfish and Curry Goat to modern twists such as Honey Roasted Jerk-Spiced Salmon and Plantain Beanburgers, this book celebrates Jamaican culture, family traditions, and the joy of cooking together.

Andi Oliver celebrates traditional and contemporary Caribbean cooking through recipes, cherished ingredients, and rich storytelling. Guided by her travels in Antigua, she explores heritage, identity, and the cultural forces that shape Caribbean cuisine, sharing simple, soulful dishes rooted in memory and looking toward the future of the region’s food.

Melissa’s cookbook explores the history, people, and ingredients that shaped Jamaican cuisine. Featuring classics like Saltfish Fritters, Curry Goat, and Patties alongside her own twists with Oxtail Nuggets, Ginger Beer Prawns, and Sticky Rum Wings. Motherland combines recipes with essays tracing over 500 years of cultural influences, from indigenous and African roots to colonial and immigrant contributions.

James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton shares 100 recipes inspired by her journey from St. Lucia to Jamaica, Miami, and New Orleans. Celebrating African heritage and Creole traditions, the book features dishes like Steamed Snapper with Peppery Ginger Sauce, Curried Goat, Green Fig and Saltfish, and Coconut-Braised Collard Greens, blending history, storytelling, and bold Caribbean flavors.

The official tie-in to Ainsley Harriott’s ITV1 show, featuring over 80 recipes inspired by Caribbean home cooking. From Crab and Chilli Cornbread Muffins and Chickpea & Plantain Patties to Grilled Chicken Roti Wraps, Lamb Cutlets, indulgent desserts, and cocktails, this feel-good cookbook brings the vibrant flavors and culture of the Caribbean to your kitchen.

TV chef and entrepreneur Levi Roots brings the heat and heart of Caribbean cooking to your kitchen. Packed with over 80 recipes, from Mash-Up Eggs and Salmon St Jago de la Vega to Rum Cake and Sweet Potato Pudding, this book blends classic Caribbean flavors, vegetarian dishes, and creative twists on European favorites, all served with Levi’s signature storytelling and jerk kick.

Barbadian chef Taymer Mason shares 75 vibrant plant-based recipes celebrating Caribbean flavors, from Cassava Pancakes and Jerk “Sausages” to Rasta Pasta, Plantain Wellington, and Caribbean Sushi. This full-color edition also teaches essential island kitchen skills, including breadfruit preparation and homemade cassava flour.

Craig and Shaun McAnuff bring over 100 easy, vegan Caribbean recipes packed with flavor, from Jerk Cauliflower Wings and Potato & Chickpea Curry to Plantain Cookies. Inspired by the Ital diet, this feel-good cookbook celebrates fresh, vibrant ingredients and authentic island flavors.

Chef and activist Bryant Terry reimagines African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines in over 100 innovative, plant-based recipes. From Smashed Potatoes, Peas, and Corn to Coconut-Cashew Soup with Okra and Cocoa Spice Cake, this cookbook blends global flavors, personal stories, and cultural history, offering fresh, healthy, and community-focused vegan cuisine.