When you think of the Caribbean, a hundred beautiful clichés come to mind - white sand, blue sky, salty breezes and balmy nights. But what of the food? Eating is at the heart of Caribbean life: people come together in the kitchen, someone starts cooking and soon there is laughter, music and fantastic food.
 
Shivi Ramoutar grew up in Trinidad, Leicester and London. As a supper club host and pop-up chef, she turned to her favourite Caribbean dishes for inspiration; a wonderful melting pot of flavours. From traditional Coconut Chicken Rundown to Red Bean and Spinach Mac 'n' Cheese and Baked Eggs Creole, Shivi's food is fresh and zingy, exciting and exotic, but also satisfyingly homely and hearty. And not forgetting fun - Salted Tamarind Caramel Sundae, Smashed Banana Pancakes and Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake - without which the book just wouldn't be Caribbean.
 
'Shivi specialises in light, modern recipes that showcase the most vibrant ingredients from the area' - Telegraph Food
 
'Bold flavours and bright colours to bring the islands to your picnic rug' - Guardian Cook
 
'Shivi's food is bright, colourful and hugely evocative of the deliciously spiced 'Caribbean' food that I have grown to love whenever I visit that part of the world.' - Thomasina Miers
 

This is a reissue edition.