Cocada (Coconut Bark)

This cocada is gooey and even custardy, with a caramelized, chewy surface and bottom and the unmistakable fleshy crunch of coconut.

Curried Jamaican Beef Patties

These flaky Jamaican meat patties are filled with curried ground beef, onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper, plus a slew of aromatic herbs and spices. Formed into half-moon shapes, the patties are cooked until golden in the oven—eating them is almost as good as an actual trip to Jamaica. Almost.

Jamaican Beef Patties

These Jamaican Beef Patties feature a beef filling that isn't overly spicy. Curry powder-laced dough yields a lovely color and beautifully flaky texture.

Tres Leches de Coco (Coconut Tres Leches Cake)

Tres leches is typically topped with mounds of whipped cream, but this one gets a toasted marshmallow cap with bits of bronzed and toasted coconut.

Long Loaves Recipe | Bread Baking

I'm not going to call these French bread or baguettes, because they are neither. What they are, though, is good. My secret weapon, semolina flour, adds a richness to the bread that I love. These are softer loaves. Still substantial, but also a bit airy. They're perfect for sandwiches—soft enough to bite into without breaking teeth or gouging the roof of your mouth with sharp crusty shards, but hearty enough to stand up to whatever fillings you choose.

Brioche

This classic brioche is airy and tender, with a deeply rich and buttery flavor thanks to a hands-off cold fermentation.

Bouchon Bakery Corn Muffin

This recipe for Bouchon Bakery corn muffins is sheer perfection. These tender morsels are full of sweet corn kernels for added texture and flavor.

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge With Coconut and Condensed Milks

Smooth, creamy, and infused with nutmeg, vanilla, bay leaf, coconut, brown sugar, and condensed milk, this Jamaican cornmeal porridge is as filling as it is absolutely delicious.

Festival (Jamaican Fried Cornmeal Dumplings)

Festival—long, oval Jamaican fried dumplings with a crisp golden crust—can be enjoyed as a snack or as an accompaniment to spicy, savory dishes.

Bánh Mì Khong (Bánh Mì Bread)

Bánh Mì Khong's (Bánh Mì Bread's) tender crumb and shatteringly crisp exterior is perfect for making bánh mì sandwiches.