July 2026 Cooking Challenge

The July Cooking Challenge is here, and this month we’re focusing on Caribbean street food.

Make one of the recipes below, leave a quick review on the recipe page, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

This Month’s Theme: Caribbean Street Food

Whether you grabbed them from a roadside vendor after school or made them at home for family and friends, Caribbean street foods have a way of bringing people together. They’re quick to share, full of flavor, and perfect for summer snacking.

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This Month’s Theme: Caribbean Street Food
Recipes to Make This Month
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This month’s recipes highlight a few street food favorites from across the Caribbean. If you’ve never made them at home before, now’s the perfect time to give one a try.

Recipes to Make This Month

Pholourie

These soft, spiced split pea fritters are a Guyanese favorite that’s best served warm with mango sour or your favorite chutney. They’re easy to share and even easier to snack on.

Doubles

This Trinidadian classic layers curried channa between soft bara for a flavorful handheld meal. Customize each one with your favorite sauces and toppings.

Flutie

Light, crisp, and slightly sweet, flutie is a nostalgic Guyanese fried treat that’s perfect with a cup of tea or as an afternoon snack.

Cheese Straws

These buttery, cheesy pastries are a staple at celebrations and gatherings throughout Guyana. Make a batch for entertaining or enjoy them throughout the week.