My Jamaican Table

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.

• If there is one person to teach Jamaican cuisine to the masses, it’s chef Andre Fowles. His wealth of knowledge of the island is unmatched—think of this book as a flight to Jamaica perched in your pantry!

  Kwame Onwuachi, chef, restaurateur, and author

• In My Jamaican Table, Andre Fowles takes us on a journey to the beautiful country of Jamaica. He explores the diversity of Jamaican culture and food, and their contributions to the world beyond the Caribbean.

  Mashama Bailey, cofounder and executive chef of The Grey

• Chef Fowles takes a refreshing and insightful approach to Jamaican flavors. Now, he shares his favorite recipes so you can cook and enjoy them with your friends and family.

  Marcus Samuelsson, chef, restaurateur, and author

• Caribbean cuisine is near and dear to my heart, and this book brings me back to my early days in Jamaica as a young cook eager to learn how different yet similar each island is. Andre masterfully tells this story with an updated nod to our region’s rich culinary history.

  Nina Compton, chef, restaurateur, and author

• I grew up in Toronto, eating Jamaican patties every day on my walk home from school, but the first time I truly tasted Jamaican food was Andre’s. My Jamaican Table brings together his most cherished recipes, perfected for the home cook and ready to share with the world. Now we all can bring Andre’s Jamaica into our kitchens and taste its magic whenever the craving hits!

  Gail Simmons, TV host and author of Bringing It Home

• This book brings a reverence for traditional Jamaican cuisine alongside fearless, contemporary flair. It’s a celebration of flavor, but also of the roots, resilience, and identity that bind us.

  Novia McDonald-Whyte, author and senior associate editor at the Jamaica Observer