Chef Green's pot roast pork loin served with a papaya barbeque sauce and French bread with mango cheese spread. - Denise Reid photos

The five-day event Best of Jamaica got underway last Tuesday at Grand Lido Braco and surely the best of Jamaica could not be showcased without food!

There were many cooking demonstrations from Hedonism III and Breezes executive chef Mark Cole, Grace Kitchens' Maisie Miller and a host of others who guided guests on a culinary tour during which they learnt to make various dishes inspired by the indigenous influences of the island.

From Spanish to Chinese food, there was no end to the array of tantalising dishes presented, some were meals which could easily be prepared while others are suitable for gatherings of family and friends on special occasions.

Food is pleased to share the following recipes with you.

Chef Cole's Shrimp and Codfish fritters with Carrot and Coconut Cream sauce

1 lb Boiled mashed potato

1 lb Shrimp

1/2 lb Codfish

8 oz Bread crumbs (for combining/breading)

4 oz Onions

3 oz Sweet peppers

3 oz Carrot

3 oz Pumpkin

3 oz squash

salt/black pepper to taste

1 tb scallion

1 sprig thyme

2 cloves garlic

2 eggs

oil for frying

1. Sauté seasoning followed by sauté shrimp and vegetable

2. Add codfish and remove from fire.

3. Add potato, breadcrumbs, eggs and shape into flat, small ovals.

4. Fry or oven bake

Carrot and Burre Blanc

8 oz Carrot cream1/2 cup pureed carrot to 2 cups cream, blend and strain

coconut cream

salt/pepper to taste

1tbs onion, scallion, thyme, jerk seasoning.

1. Sauté seasoning and add carrot cream.

2. Add coconut cream and the 4 oz butter and blend together.

Papaya Barbecue Sauce

2 large papayas

1 cup sugar

2 oz fresh ginger

1 large onion

1 cup of tomato paste

2 cups pineapple juice

1. Cut papayas in half and scoop out contents.

2. Over medium heat, add in sauce pan papaya, sugar fresh ginger, onions, tomato paste and pineapple juice.

3. Add a splash of food colouring (browning) for colour

4.Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and strain.

Curried lobster.

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