Chef Irie
Hugh Chef Irie Sinclair | Photo by David I Muir
Hugh A. Sinclair is better known as Chef Irie. Currently a South Florida resident, Chef Irie is originally from the island of Jamaica. He is a professionally certified personal chef and caterer with a passion for amazing food and great service.
Our chef, and host of Seasons 1 and 2 of “Taste the Islands”, has an interesting history. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Then he switched focus to earn an Associate’s degree in the Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in North Miami.
He has worked at some of South Florida’s premier establishments including Turnberry Isle Resort, Charlie’s Crab, Cascades and Bimini Boatyard. At these outlets, he gained valuable professional experience in cuisine far beyond that reflecting his Caribbean upbringing. Today he fuses the influence of the islands with the influence of his travels through Europe and the Far East. His audience can see his palpable love for learning about cuisine from around the world. Stay tuned for him and his new co-hosts, Haitian Chef Thia and island explorer Lisa Lee in the upcoming 2017 season starting in June on Create TV and on PBS stations around the country.
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I want the recipe for corn soup and a recipe for a stew that you made on the show tonite May 7th channel 2, florida channel.
Hi Judy. Recipes are coming soon. Please join the mailing list for updates coming soon.
Hi!
New to your show and love it!! Saw Judy’s post on May 8th and I would, also, like the recipe for corn soup and the stew that you made on a show, May 7th, on channel 2, Florida channel. Also, the slaw made with parsley in it and the salmon recipe, that is finished in the oven and then you put a tomato based ingredients on it. You had a pretty girl on and you sat down and had baked scrambled eggs(fritatta?) which I would like that recipe, too. The last 3 recipes are from the same show this first week in June(saw that on a North Carolina channel).
Thank you so very much!
Love you and your food!
Barb
Hi Barb, most of those recipes are already up on the site. Please either select Recipes then Recipes from the show, or type in “Corn” or “Salmon” in the search box, and the selection will pop up. We’re adding new recipes weekly so you can check back or join the mailing list to get new ones in your mailbox as we update them. Thanks for watching!
I have really enjoyed the show. I am also interested in a couple of the recipes. Especially the chicken pelau recipe as well as the corn soup. i hope you sill be continuing to add the recipes.
Looking forward to more of the chefs creations !
Thanks!
Rick
Thanks Rick! Please look out for new recipes rolling out over the course of the next few weeks. If you’ve joined our mailing list you’ll get updates for newly added recipes in your inbox starting soon.
I’m watching the one where you make the jerk pork tenderloin and the bake and shark. I must know which watch it is you’re wearing. The Big square one. I must have one.
Great Show! Ill look for the Herbed Apple Salad recipe on the mailing list and keep watching…
Thanks Thomas. We’re working on getting everything ready as soon as possible.
I stumbled upon your show a few weeks ago and was sad to see that you do not have any of your wonderful recipes online.
Is this something you intend to do in the future?
I have signed up on your mailing list.
Thank you!
Hi Nikki. There are in fact recipes from the show at this link – https://tastetheislandstv.com/category/recipes/. We are working on updating the list and you’ll be receiving those updates within the next few weeks via email. Thanks for tuning in. More to come!
Stumbled upon your show the other day and was drooling over the tomato basil sauce with meatballs. Was sooooo disappointed to come here and not find the recipe! Please get them loaded quickly! Thanks.
Thanks for watching Judy. They’re coming! A few more each week. We’ll request the meatballs in the next set. In the meantime, please add your name to the mailing list to receive weekly recipe updates once we begin our mailings.
Awesome show highlighting Caribbean cuisine! The recipes are delicious and simple. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hello everyone,
I just finished watching an episode of your show on our Public TV station up here in Minnesota,(June, 11th) I loved it. I felt at home watching your program. I wished I was there with Chef and his friends as they enjoyed the spicy fish dish with Star fruit. Everyone seemed to have a grand time… the energy was good.
Chef Irie and the host Nicole explained all the recipes very well. I wish you all the luck in the world. Please continue to bring your great food to people like my family in Minnesota. Wish we could be there with you all. Peace and Love … P & L.
Thom & Denise Rigger
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Thank you Thom and Denise! Glad we could bring a little Caribbean sunshine to you up there! The energy is always great in the islands. Hope you make it to Jamaica some time and bring all your friends!! 🙂
I would love that recipe for the meatballs and soup. That looks so good! 😀
Hi Tzofia,
We’re working on making sure all the recipes from this season go up within the next few weeks. Thanks for watching and stay tuned!
Love your show! Can you tell me the brand of name of your pan that you used to cook the fish? It has a white coating on the inside and I believe the outside is red.
Many thanks!
Hi Linda,
I believe those were called Green pans. Although we don’t officially endorse them, they did a great job both on the stove and in the oven.
Rastafari! Just watched your show on Public Television here in San Francisco, and my wife who is from Puerto Rico is doing the meatballs now!
Thanks Frank!
Glad you’re enjoying the show. Please stay tuned for even more awesome recipes and please sign up for the mailing list so you get updated recipes in your inbox each week.
My 7 year old daughter today stumbled across your show and we were both enthralled with the relaxed style of your show and the relative simplicity of the recipes – can’t wait to try them. We’re shopping for the ingredients tonight for the salmon and slaw. Thanks for presenting such a family friendly yet interesting show! Cat & Joey
Thank you all so much for watching! Our production team really cares about family and community so we’re glad you could watch with your daughter and all be entertained. Enjoy the salmon! We did 😉
LOVE!LOVE!Your show. found it flipping channels and really enjoy watching. what other fish can be used for the Escoveitch fish? please continue to give us great shows and recipes!!
Hi Roberda.
Any firm white fish can be used, but in Jamaica the snapper is always the fish of choice. In the US, tilapia or flounder may be easier to find and more cost effective.
Hope that helps!
Hi I was wondering why Chef has not made a patty yet.
Hi Neil. It’s in the plans for season 2. Thanks for calling us out! 🙂
Looking for your pork with mango chutney recipe and your apple salad. Will you have it online soon? I want to surprise my cruising friends.
Hi Linda,
We’re still working on getting the remaining recipes up. Hopefully we’ll get them done by then. Thanks for watching!
Hello,
I was looking for the recipe for the Pumpkin Rum Soup. I don’t see it on the site. Can I get a copy please?
Thanks you
Hi Raine, this is one of the recipes we’re hoping to receive within the next few weeks. Please stay tuned!
I stumbled up on your show a couple of weeks ago. I love it! I am trying the jerk pork medallions this weekend. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Pamela! Glad you like it. Please stay tuned because we’re working on an awesome second season for you. It’ll start in April 2016!
Chef Irie,
I love you and your show. I was wondering when and if you are coming out with a cookbook because I would love to buy it. I have been to Jamaica three times and I had the time of my life there, I’m addicted to Jamaica. I will definetly go back.
xxxooo
Hi chef I am from St.croix vi I watch your show alot are you coming out with some new stuff this September I will be watching keep up What you do best and enjoy keep that smile going God bless you.♡♥
Hi Wendy! Thanks for watching. Our next season will be available starting next April. Great to know that you’re watching from the US Virgin Islands. Stay tuned! It’s an even more exciting season coming up next!
Hi chef I love to watch your show I am from St.Croix vi stay positive keep cooking stay positive hold it down for the Caribbean hope you see some more good cooking from you.Irie Irie.
I was just initiated into your fabulous show as a jamaican and a foodie of all cultural cuisine my insatiable quest for excellent jamaican food-meal is undeniable. So thank u for demonstration the unique taste of Japan cuisine. Your presentation today was jerk pork medallion with your own wet jerk. It looked exquisite and yummy.i am now converted as a regular viewer.
Thank you Yvonne! Nice to know that we have support from “yardies” in the US. Please keep watching as we’ll have more an better in the next season, starting next April. Stay tuned! 🙂
I didn’t see the recipe for the mango and kale salad. I especially would like the vinegrette sauce recipe. I guess you are still working on posting it. First time to watch the show…. LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE the recipes listed here. I am hooked!
very good show,iwatch it allthe time
Thanks so much Deaneo! We’re working on a brand new season for you. Coming up next April on Create TV and your PBS stations!
Does Chef know how to make doubles? I’ve been wanting a recipe for those for many years…would love to see it on a show!
Hi Michelle. He hasn’t made doubles on any of the shows yet, but we’ll try to get a recipe up on the site for you!
Thanks to PBS,we viewed the first show in Toronto,Canada today…..loved it! And emailed your website info to friends across Canada and in the UK.
Great show….and looking forward to receiving recipes and updates.
Thanks so much! We know there are a number of households close to the US border that can receive the show in Canada. Glad you’re one of those that can enjoy it. Have a great day!
Hello, I was searching http://www.createtv.com for the time slot for Martha Bakes and stumbled upon your show and bio. I cannot believe that I had never heard of you or your show before. I decided to give it a try until I saw the time slot! In Cincinnati (SW Ohio), you are on at 1am, 7am, and 1pm. Those are NOT prime TV times because most people are at work during those times. Side note, there are over 80 cooking shows and/or specials listed on the create tv roster. You are the only black person shown. I will be writing them as well as my local PBS station a letter (WCET-Cincinnati).
I am going to set my alarm for 7am because I am really excited to see your show especially after reading all of these great, positive comments.
Thanks so much Nikk! Hearing directly from viewers will definitely let Create TV know that you’d like to see the show in prime time or at least ont he weekends. Season 2 is also in production now and we’ll have more great recipes for you when it premieres in June. Have a great day!
Was channel browsing which I don’t normally do and found program. Great if you advertise because I love program & more viewers will keep show on. I whatsapp your link to a few of my family and friends.
Thanks Carol, the show will pop up in rotation every few months. If you sign up for our newsletter we’ll let you know if there are any marathon’s scheduled in future, and definitely when season 2 will be ready for air!
I was flipping through the TV channels one Sunday and happened to see your show. just before that I had plans to write to PBS Create and ask the reasons Caribbean food was not part of the line up for TV-Create. Now everything is OK! Chef, your personality and apparent love for food, its preparation and presentation – creations for your guests and viewers is so rewarding and enjoyable. I wish you and your staff all the best for your new show. One request PLEASE! Would you give us your recipe for JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES and BLACK CAKE???? Before I leave this earth, I’d like to prepare these 2 of my favorites. Thank you very much, Chef.
Hi Rosa, thank you so much for the kind words! We love putting the show together for you. Chef Irie really does have a great passion for food. We may not make the patties and black cake on the show, but you should be able to find the recipes on the website in the coming months. Stay tuned for season 2 hopefully coming later this year!
So digging the series on CREATE TV… big ups to ya!
Bless! 🙂
Hubby put on WVIZ been hooked on you all day. Got the app and looking forward to making your recipes. Been to Jamaica 5 times and watching Taste the Islands we ate planning our sixth visit after a ten year gap. Love all you do!! I want to cook in the pans you have, love red, they look like cast iron? Your the best!! Can’t wait to make your recipes.
Thanks Ruth and we do highly recommend you visit Jamaica again as soon and as often as possible :-). The red pans are actually ceramic. They’re really pretty and have great non-stick properties. They work in the oven too. Enjoy the recipes and your trip!
Where can I purchase the dinner plates that Chef Irie uses on his show? They are black and white.
Hi Samantha, they were purchased at a thrift store so we’re not sure. They really are beautiful though 🙂
His catch phrase is “sexy”
I was wondering if you have or will you be coming out with a cookbook to buy?
Please let me know. I love your show!
Thanks, Mary
The show is great! Please let me know if you have a cookbook yet or when you will have one. Thanks!
Just caught your show on PBS. Love your recipes and I always learn something new watching your show. You don’t need a Your recipes are fun and easy to follow and a co-chef takes away from your show. What happened to Nicole you guys complimented each other so well. Do you have a cookbook?
Hi Terri, thank you so much for watching! Nicole got married and started a new life with her husband and beautiful twins, we’ll let her know that you miss her. We do, in fact, have two cookbooks – “50 Favorite Jamaican Recipes” (https://www.amazon.com/50-Favorite-Jamaican-Recipes-Essentials/dp/1537469568) and “50 Favorite Haitian Recipes” (https://www.amazon.com/50-Favorite-Haitian-Recipes-Essentials/dp/1546918663/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1546918663&pd_rd_r=XX6A2MV4SEQ7N7XVRXVC&pd_rd_w=YWOSr&pd_rd_wg=KmHT8&psc=1&refRID=XX6A2MV4SEQ7N7XVRXVC). We’re so glad you like our recipes, keep watching! -TTI Admin