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Spicy Caribbean Macaroni Salad cool runnings

Spicy Caribbean Macaroni Salad

A creamy macaroni salad with bold Caribbean flavour and the perfect touch of heat. This version keeps the rich creamy texture people love while adding smoky spice and colourful vegetables that make it perfect for BBQ season, cookouts, and summer gatherings.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake cool runnings

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is the kind of homemade treat that disappears slice by slice. Bright lemon flavour, soft buttery cake, and a little crunch from the poppy seeds. Finished with a sweet lemon glaze, it’s perfect with tea, coffee, or as an anytime dessert.

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What Is Sorrel? Benefits + Traditional Recipe cool runnings

What Is Sorrel? Benefits + Traditional Recipe

In the Caribbean, the arrival of festive seasons and warm celebrations is signaled not by a change in the leaves, but by the deep, crimson hue of a cold glass of Sorrel. While the name might share a title with a tart green herb found in European gardens, Caribbean Sorrel is something entirely different—and far more vibrant.   What is Sorrel? Caribbean Sorrel comes from the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant. Unlike the leafy herb, this "sorrel" refers to the fleshy red sepals (calyces) that surround the flower's seed pod. Once harvested and dried, these calyces are steeped to create a brilliant...

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Okra and saltfish cool runnings

Okra and saltfish

This one pan Caribbean classic comes together so easily and brings real flavour to the table. Flaked saltfish, tender okra, and fresh veggies sautéed with herbs make every bite light, satisfying, and full of that authentic island taste.

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