Tavel Bristol-Joseph

An unctuous butter sauce, spiked with rum and spices, plays well with crispy fish for an easy meal that’ll make any ol’ weeknight feel like a special occasion.

Broiled kale adds a whisper of smokiness to this callaloo—a dish of braised leafy greens integral to Caribbean cuisine.

Pepperpot is a Guyanese dish of braised meat flavored with casareep (a spiced syrup made from cassava). It reheats well and is ideal for making several days ahead.

Salted whipped cream, a sweet coconut soak, and a slick of jam make this tres leches cake extraordinarily good.