explore JAMAICA
Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
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2025 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2025:
No Restrictions
Jan
China
Feb
Lebanon
Mar
Ireland
Apr
France
May
USA
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
United Kingdom
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Ukraine
Feb
Mexico
Mar
Ireland
Apr
Kenya
May
Brazil
Jun
United Kingdom
Jul
Thailand
Aug
Lebanon
Sep
Greece
Oct
Italy
Nov
Ethiopia
Dec
Sweden
Vegetarian
Jan
India
Feb
Jamaica
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Kenya
Jul
Morocco
Aug
United Kingdom
Sep
Lebanon
Oct
Greece
Nov
Brazil
Dec
Italy
2026 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2026:
No Restrictions
Jan
Morocco
Feb
South Korea
Mar
Jamaica
Apr
Spain
May
Ethiopia
Jun
Italy
Jul
India
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Kenya
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Greece
Dec
Brazil
Gluten-Free
Jan
India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
United Kingdom
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Lebanon
Dec
Greece
Vegetarian
Jan
Ethiopia
Feb
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
Apr
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Kenya
Dec
Morocco
JAMAICA - Drink Pairing Brochure
Jamaica's drinking culture is as vibrant and expressive as the island itselfsteeped in rhythm, spice, and a laid-back love of life. Our Jamaica drink brochure features island-inspired cocktails, tropical mocktails, and flavorful wine and beer pairings that bring the rhythm, spice, and soul of Jamaican cuisine to life. All drink pairing recipes are curated with guidance from award-winning mixologist Anthony Caporale and the wine experts at IPO Wines. Note on wine: We highlight grape varieties and regions not specific winemakers. ALL COCKTAILS CAN BE MADE ZERO-PROOF WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC BASES.
$5.00
JAMAICA - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra JAMAICA flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
JAMAICA - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
JAMAICA Tool - Pot Cover Holder
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside Jamaica Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Explorer Booklet
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Explorer Booklet
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Choose Your Experience
Family Box
Our Family Box makes for a memorable family cooking experience or as a great add on to your homeschool or in class educational experience. Our recipes serve 4 and include spices and sauces and a shopping list for the fresh ingredients.
Adult Box
With 3 recipes that serve 4 in each box, our Adult Box is perfect for three intimate date nights or a dinner party for 12. We provide the harder-to-find sauces and spice mixes and you just add the fresh ingredients.
Recipe details
These 3 popular Jamaican recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families.
Jerk Chicken / Cauliflower
Jerk is a style of cooking originated from the Taíno, an Arawak people indigenous to Jamaica and the Caribbean, who later taught it to the African slaves - the meat/fish/vegetable is coated with spices and slow-roasted over an open fire or grill. The unique ingredients in the Jamaican Jerk chicken are allspice and Scotch bonnet pepper, which is similar to habañero chili pepper.
Crispy Coconut Shrimp/Tofu
Shrimp is BIG in Jamaica! Cooking them in curry sauce is the most common way of cooking shrimps in Jamaica. To mix it up, we introduce coconut shrimp which will be a hit with kids of all ages! The origin of fried coconut shrimp is hard to pinpoint but many believed that it was likely found in the tiki bar culture in the Caribbean or Polynesian islands.
Jamaican Curry Chicken/Tofu
Jamaicans call this dish, Curry Chicken to differentiate from the Indian’s “Chicken Curry.” It is an adaption of Indian and African cuisines from the settlers in Jamaica over the years. Unlike the Indian curry which has more chili powder to give it a red coloring, Jamaican curry has more turmeric which gives it a yellow coloring.
Jerk is a style of cooking originated from the Taíno, an Arawak people indigenous to Jamaica and the Caribbean, who later taught it to the African slaves - the meat/fish/vegetable is coated with spices and slow-roasted over an open fire or grill. The unique ingredients in the Jamaican Jerk chicken are allspice and Scotch bonnet pepper, which is similar to habañero chili pepper.
Shrimp is BIG in Jamaica! Cooking them in curry sauce is the most common way of cooking shrimps in Jamaica. To mix it up, we introduce coconut shrimp which will be a hit with kids of all ages! The origin of fried coconut shrimp is hard to pinpoint but many believed that it was likely found in the tiki bar culture in the Caribbean or Polynesian islands.
Jamaicans call this dish, Curry Chicken to differentiate from the Indian’s “Chicken Curry.” It is an adaption of Indian and African cuisines from the settlers in Jamaica over the years. Unlike the Indian curry which has more chili powder to give it a red coloring, Jamaican curry has more turmeric which gives it a yellow coloring.
Discover Jamaica
JAMAICA, located in the Caribbean Sea, is known for its vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and rhythmic spirit. From its stunning beaches and tropical mountains to its rich musical heritage, Jamaica embodies warmth and creativity. Influenced by African, European, and Indigenous traditions, the island is the birthplace of reggae music and a global symbol of resilience, joy, and cultural pride.
FAQs
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
