We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Seaman told us Scotch bonnet peppers are a foundational element of Caribbean cooking. They aren't just used for adding spice — they also add ...

This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...

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Turn up the heat and the flavor with this bold homemade hot sauce, blending smoked Scotch bonnet peppers and tropical fruits on the Ninja Woodfire Grill. It’s a sweet, fiery explosion that’ll take ...

Across the region and the diaspora, the Scotch bonnet lends its distinctive, tart, numbing heat to this hot sauce, offering a taste of the islands and a punch of flavor. By Korsha Wilson As a child, ...

Why do most Caribbean people love spicy dishes? The No. 1 seasoning is the jerk seasoning used in so many dishes with chicken, fish, shrimp, burgers, etc. Then you have your curries — curried goat, ...