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 kitchen