Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen
The cohost of the PBS series Everyday Food unlocks the secrets of Jamaican cooking in a gorgeous, gifty full-color package\ Where classic Jamaican foods like "jerk" chicken were once unknown to American consumers, today Caribbean food products and restaurants are increasingly familiar and popular. Now this cookbook shares Jamaica's authentic cooking styles, exciting flavor combinations, and lively spirit of island culture. It's filled with soul-satisfying recipes that are easy to make,...
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The cohost of the PBS series Everyday Food unlocks the secrets of Jamaican cooking in a gorgeous, gifty full-color package Where classic Jamaican foods like "jerk" chicken were once unknown to American consumers, today Caribbean food products and restaurants are increasingly familiar and popular. Now this cookbook shares Jamaica's authentic cooking styles, exciting flavor combinations, and lively spirit of island culture. It's filled with soul-satisfying recipes that are easy to make, beautiful food and atmospheric photos, and vivid descriptions of Jamaica's roadside vendors, jerk stops, and other scenes-a must for Caribbean food lovers and culinary adventurers. Lucinda Scala Quinn (New York, NY) leads the food department of Martha Stewart Living, Wedding, and Kids magazines, and cohosts the new PBS series Everyday Food. She travels regularly to Jamaica to pursue her passion for Jamaican food. Publishers Weekly Culled from Quinn's Jamaican Cooking, published in 1997, this slim collection of Jamaican recipes reflects Quinn's love affair with Jamaican food and culture. The introduction moves from the origins of Jamaican cooking styles-which span diverse ethnic traditions-to a tour of roadside stops where specialties include Fish Tea, a savory hot broth, and pork, chicken or sausage with jerk sauce. Recipes such as Chicken Fricasee, Codfish Fritters, Stewed Fish, and Pepper Shrimp or Curry Shrimp can be made with readily available ingredients, but in cases where more unusual ingredients are needed-bammy, bread made from grated cassava; or callaloo, a hearty, firm leafy green-Quinn describes the ingredient and offers suggestions for substitutions. Scotch bonnets, small but very spicy-hot peppers, are called for in many recipes, reinforcing the notion that Jamaican food is hot and making readers thankful for the inclusion of enticing recipes for refreshing beverages such as Pineappleade and Ginger Beer. Although the book may not succeed in convincing home cooks brand new to Jamaican cuisine to try it-the head notes are flat, and the book lacks energy-those already converted will enjoy these recipes. (Apr.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Introduction. SNACKS, SIDES AND SOUPS. Coconut Chips. Beef Patties. Vegetable Patties. Johnny Cakes. Dumplings. Festival. Codfish Fritters (Stamp and Go). Cornmeal Fritters. Quick-Fried Cabbage. Turned Cornmeal. Rice and Peas. Callaloo. Pumpkin Vegetable Curry Stew. Avocado Salad. Stuffed and Baked Chochos. Pumpkin Soup. Pepperpot Soup. Red Pea Soup. Oxtail Soup. Fish Tea. MAIN DISHES AND SAUCES. Jerk Chicken. Jerk Pork. Curry Chicken. Chicken Fricassee. Beef Stew. Pot Roast. Fried Fish and Bammy. Ackee and Salt Fish. Steamed Fish. Stewed Fish. Pepper Shrimp. Curry Shrimp. Coconut Shrimp. Mango Chutney. Pawpaw Pepper Sauce. Jerk Sauce. Pineapple Jam. DESSERTS AND DRINKS. Coconut Cream Pie. Banana Cake. Baked Bananas. Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Jackass Corn. Coconut Bread. Limeade. Lime Squash. Rum Punch. Classic Jamaican Rum Punch. Ginger Beer. Sorrel Drink. Pineappleade. Banana Daiquiri. Pawpaw Drink. Index.
\ From the Publisher"...recipes for the most popular roadside food...readable recipe head notes." (Library Journal, February 15, 2006)\ Culled from Quinn's Jamaican Cooking, published in 1997, this slim collection of Jamaican recipes reflects Quinn's love affair with Jamaican food and culture. The introduction moves from the origins of Jamaican cooking styles—which span diverse ethnic traditions—to a tour of roadside stops where specialties include Fish Tea, a savory hot broth, and pork, chicken or sausage with jerk sauce. Recipes such as Chicken Fricasee, Codfish Fritters, Stewed Fish, and Pepper Shrimp or Curry Shrimp can be made with readily available ingredients, but in cases where more unusual ingredients are needed—bammy, bread made from grated cassava; or callaloo, a hearty, firm leafy green—Quinn describes the ingredient and offers suggestions for substitutions. Scotch bonnets, small but very spicy-hot peppers, are called for in many recipes, reinforcing the notion that Jamaican food is hot and making readers thankful for the inclusion of enticing recipes for refreshing beverages such as Pineappleade and Ginger Beer. Although the book may not succeed in convincing home cooks brand new to Jamaican cuisine to try it—the head notes are flat, and the book lacks energy—those already converted will enjoy these recipes. (Apr.) (Publishers Weekly, January 2, 2006)\ \ \ \ \ \ Publishers WeeklyCulled from Quinn's Jamaican Cooking, published in 1997, this slim collection of Jamaican recipes reflects Quinn's love affair with Jamaican food and culture. The introduction moves from the origins of Jamaican cooking styles-which span diverse ethnic traditions-to a tour of roadside stops where specialties include Fish Tea, a savory hot broth, and pork, chicken or sausage with jerk sauce. Recipes such as Chicken Fricasee, Codfish Fritters, Stewed Fish, and Pepper Shrimp or Curry Shrimp can be made with readily available ingredients, but in cases where more unusual ingredients are needed-bammy, bread made from grated cassava; or callaloo, a hearty, firm leafy green-Quinn describes the ingredient and offers suggestions for substitutions. Scotch bonnets, small but very spicy-hot peppers, are called for in many recipes, reinforcing the notion that Jamaican food is hot and making readers thankful for the inclusion of enticing recipes for refreshing beverages such as Pineappleade and Ginger Beer. Although the book may not succeed in convincing home cooks brand new to Jamaican cuisine to try it-the head notes are flat, and the book lacks energy-those already converted will enjoy these recipes. (Apr.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ Library JournalQuinn (Jamaican Cooking) is food editor of Martha Stewart's Living, Weddings, and Kids magazines and one of the hosts of the PBS series Everyday Food. She describes her new book as the "smaller, full-color version of the original," including her recipes for the most popular roadside food and snacks as well as main courses, desserts, and drinks. Quinn has traveled to Jamaica frequently over the last 20 years, and she refers to the book as "an ode to the country I love so much." Along with the recipes, there is a brief introduction to the cuisine and its culinary history, and the readable recipe head notes contain additional information. Color photographs of the island's food and people provide further context. Recommended for most collections. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \
