We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Seaman told us Scotch bonnet peppers are a foundational element of Caribbean cooking. They aren't just used for adding spice — they also add ...

This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...

Across the region and the diaspora, the Scotch bonnet lends its distinctive, tart, numbing heat to this hot sauce, offering a taste of the islands and a punch of flavor. By Korsha Wilson As a child, ...