About this ebook
In the first major Jamaican cookbook of its kind, Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles presents modern and classic recipes for the best of Jamaican food capturing the tastes and traditions of the island—featuring a foreword from Bruce Springsteen.
Jamaican cuisine is the result of a rich blend of cultural influences: Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European. Each dish tells a story of resilience and adaptation and reveals the culinary identity of Jamaica itself—dynamic, colorful, and always evolving. In this culinary journey through the heart and soul of Jamaica, celebrated Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles presents 100 iconic and innovative recipes infused with the spirit of a life where meals are shared, stories told, and bonds strengthened.
The recipes in MY JAMAICAN TABLE celebrate the bold flavors of iconic Jamaican dishes like Jerk Chicken, Pepper Shrimp, and Ackee and Saltfish alongside new spins like Oxtail and Gnocchi, a fish-and-chips-inspired Escovitch Fish Sandwich, and Rum Cake Tiramisu. With easy-to-follow instructions, accessible ingredients, full-color images, and stories, MY JAMAICAN TABLE brings a taste of Jamaican to home kitchens.
Jamaican cuisine is the result of a rich blend of cultural influences: Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European. Each dish tells a story of resilience and adaptation and reveals the culinary identity of Jamaica itself—dynamic, colorful, and always evolving. In this culinary journey through the heart and soul of Jamaica, celebrated Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles presents 100 iconic and innovative recipes infused with the spirit of a life where meals are shared, stories told, and bonds strengthened.
The recipes in MY JAMAICAN TABLE celebrate the bold flavors of iconic Jamaican dishes like Jerk Chicken, Pepper Shrimp, and Ackee and Saltfish alongside new spins like Oxtail and Gnocchi, a fish-and-chips-inspired Escovitch Fish Sandwich, and Rum Cake Tiramisu. With easy-to-follow instructions, accessible ingredients, full-color images, and stories, MY JAMAICAN TABLE brings a taste of Jamaican to home kitchens.
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About the author
Chef Andre Fowles is an award-winning Jamaican-born chef, three-time Chopped champion, international restaurant consultant, and culinary ambassador for the Rockhouse Foundation, helping to raise money to build all-expense-paid schools for children with special needs in Jamaica. A graduate of the HEART Trust Academy in Kingston and the Culinary Institute of America in New York, his work has been featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and Eater. Chef Fowles has cooked for a long list of celebrities, including rock legend Bruce Springsteen and his family. Follow him on Instagram @cheffowles.
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