The Bahamas
What people eat, drink and cook in The Bahamas.
Baked pork chops
Pan-seared pork chops baked in a tangy tomato-brown sugar sauce with lemon. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Bahamian barbecue sauce
Use as basting sauce for barbecues meats (chicken, beef or pork) brushing the meat with the sauce during the last 20 minutes.
Roasted breadfruit (basic recipe)
Roasted breadfruit is a simple, wholesome dish popular in Caribbean and Pacific cuisines. With its naturally starchy texture and mild flavor, it transforms beautifully in the oven, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, making it a perfect side or hearty, plant-based main.
Roasted breadfruit pieces
Roasting breadfruit in wedges or pieces is faster and the results are crispier.
Pasta Freeport
This appetizing seafood pasta features tender linguine tossed with succulent shrimp and seared scallops, lightly coated in a garlic olive oil sauce. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, while fresh parsley brings color and freshness.
Beer marinated fish fingers
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these beer-marinated fish fingers bring a delicious twist to a classic favorite. The beer not only adds a subtle depth of flavor but also helps tenderize the fish, making each bite extra juicy.
Whether served as a fun appetizer or a hearty main with your favorite dip, these fish fingers are sure to become a go-to comfort food with a grown-up upgrade.
Bahamian crawfish with ketchup-mayo sauce
The Bahamian crawfish is really a type of spinny lobster, so prepare this recipe with lobster or spinny lobster.
Baked pork chops (Bahamas)
Thick, juicy pork chops are first pan-seared to create a golden crust, then slow-baked in a tangy and sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, and a bright hint of fresh lemon.
It's a comforting, satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner. The initial sear locks in the juices, and the two-stage baking process ensures the pork becomes incredibly tender while the sauce thickens into a delicious glaze. This is home cooking at its most heartwarming—uncomplicated, packed with flavor, and sure to have everyone asking for seconds
Stuffed breadfruit
Breadfruit is a starchy fruit, similar to potatoes, and can be cooked like potatoes. When baked, it becomes tender and satisfying, with a fluffy, bread-like interior that earns it its name.
Peas and grits (Bahamas)
A hearty and flavorful dish, Bahamian peas and grits combine creamy, buttery grits with seasoned pigeon peas.