Caribbean

If you’ve never heard of hummingbird cake, you’re in for a treat. Jamaican in origin and a favourite in southern US states, it’s flavoured with pineapple, banana and coconut, plus crunchy nuts. Catch excess glaze by lining tins with ‘tulip’ paper cases – see below for how to make your own

Doubles is a popular street food in Trinidad and Tobago. The soft baras – fried, flat bread – and spiced chickpea curry make for a satisfying double duo; if you want to really ramp up the heat, finely dice the Scotch bonnet and add it with the onions while cooking the channa, rather than simmering them whole

This stew – often considered the national dish of Jamaica – is a must-try if you love meltingly tender meat packed with the classic seasonings of the Caribbean. Serve with white rice, or Jamaican-style rice and peas

'This roast lamb leg was something my family usually ate on special occasions or sometimes for Sunday dinners,' says chef Keshia. 'As I learned to cook, this was a dish I’d regularly watch being made, and would eventually make with my grandmother. It would cook on low while we were at church (my grandad was left to keep an eye on it, while also preparing the rest of the vegetables to have with it). After church, we’d take it out of the oven to rest, using the meat juices for gravy, and prepare the rest of the meal, which was usually rice and peas, roast potatoes and greens.'

Curry goat and jerk might have all the fame, but an aromatic Jamaican brown stew chicken is the dish that will keep you warm at night. The deep, rich colour of the gravy comes partially from the use of browning, which we make from scratch in this recipe; any left can be used in other gravies. If you want to save time, buy it ready-made in store

Despite the name, this isn’t actually a bread. And its dense, crumbly texture isn’t quite a cake either. It’s moist with fresh coconut and dried fruits, fragrant with spices and incredibly moreish, explaining why it’s such a popular bake in Barbados.

Chef Andi Oliver says: ‘The youngsters in my family are always asking me to make this. I like to serve it with cornmeal waffles, but sweet potato wedges or rice would be great too’