This recipe is a cultural staple in the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean and is a family favorite(one which I have tweaked a bit over the years to suit various tastebuds) but its a wonderful bread/cake-like dish thats commonly served with soups and souses of all kinds (for breakfast, lunch or dinner)and can also be wonderful after dinner supper topped with jam and served with tea or cocoa. My family especially loves to eat it like a sandwich with cheese or peanut butter in the…

These Johnny Cakes are a delightful combination of cornmeal and flour, cooked to golden perfection in pork fat for a crispy, tender treat. Serve them sweet or savory for a versatile dish that pairs well with any meal.

If you’re visiting our islands for a few days, chances are likely high that you’ll encounter a slice (or two or three) of our staple “Johnny Cake” at some point during your visit. It’s often…

Another traditional bread made here in the Bay Islands are Johnny Cakes. Unlike Coconut Bread that can take an entire afternoon to make, Johnny Cakes are quick and easy. It’s because th…

Johnny-Cakes Recipe for old-fashioned food.

Caribbean Johnny Cakes are cooked in a cast-iron skillet with butter or lard, making them crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Johnny Cakes are typically served with breakfast but can be served for any meal or as a snack.

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add egg, milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until slightly...

Johnny Cakes - widely popular Caribbean quick bread made with flour, coconut milk, baking powder, salt and sugar. Great accompaniment for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Everywhere you go in Belize,

This is a very old time recipe. My great grandparents used to eat this in a bowl with milk on it.