Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History

by Keshia Sakarah

AN LA TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2025 AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2025  ‘In Caribe , Sakarah has lovingly created a book to cook from, to learn from, and to savour.’ - DR JESSICA B. HARRIS, historian and author of High on the Hog (now a Netflix docuseries)  ‘A rich and traversal tapestry of food, culture, a people, and their past. Caribe is remarkable. Keshia Sakarah isn’t just a chef, she’s an archivist.’ - CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, showrunner and author of Queenie   ‘An instant classic; a rich deep dive into the history of food across the Caribbean islands with beautiful, transportive photography and mouth watering recipes.’ - IXTA BELFRAGE, chef and author of MEZCLA An incredible journey through the social and culinary history of the Caribbean, with recipes from every nation. Caribe is the first cookbook to explore Caribbean food culture of the entire Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Petite Martinique and the Carriacou, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, The French Caribbean, The Dutch West Indies and Trinidad and Tobago. Through years-long research including collaborations with historians and extensive travel to the islands, food writer and chef Keshia Sakarah explores the complicated and varied stories of each nation through its beloved dishes, addressing difficult truths while at the same time creating a joyful collection of the most celebrated recipes in the region to pay homage to those who created them, from Haitian Independence – Soup Joumou and Dominican Saltfish Accra Fritters, to Guyanese Pepperpot and Montserratian Fish Broth, passed on through generations. Including stunning location photography, essays and recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, Caribe is the ultimate tome of Caribbean cooking.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food and Drink

320 pages, Hardcover

Published April 15, 2025

Reviews

[Elizabeth Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely book. Well written with lots of research and references should you want to delve further into the history of the Caribbean islands, the food, culture. Covering 20+ islands. There are recipes that are explained clearly and alternate cooking methods. I bought this for my kindle but will definitely be getting a physical copy.

[Farzana Akter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful cookbook that brings together the rich culinary traditions and fascinating history of the Caribbean. It offers an enjoyable way to explore authentic island flavors while learning about the cultural influences behind the region's cuisine. A fantastic choice for food lovers who appreciate both delicious recipes and culinary heritage. Highly recommended!