Mariam Coreen video
How I Host A Summer Garden Party Without Feeling Rushed
A calm, make-ahead approach to hosting a summer garden party, including jerk chicken, Jamaican oxtail, homemade seasoning, and practical prep systems.
What this video is about
Mariam breaks a large summer gathering into manageable jobs that can be finished before guests arrive. She seasons several trays of chicken at different heat levels, makes a large pot of Jamaican oxtail, and blends a homemade jerk seasoning for the grill.
The episode shows how early preparation, clearly separated dishes, and a realistic menu reduce last-minute pressure while still giving guests plenty of choice.
Recipes from this video
Cook along with complete ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Homemade Jerk Seasoning
A fragrant homemade Jamaican jerk paste with onion, scallion, thyme, pimento and a touch of Scotch bonnet — the marinade used for the garden-party chicken and oxtail.
Spicy Jerk Chicken Wings
Hot and spicy jerk chicken wings, coated with homemade jerk seasoning and salt, then grilled — the spicy tray from the garden-party prep.
Mild Jerk Chicken Breast
A milder jerk chicken breast, seasoned with salt and jerk rub — the in-between heat from the garden-party grill, suitable for guests who prefer less spice.
Jamaican Oxtail
A large-batch Jamaican oxtail with butter beans, seasoned with onion, garlic, scallion, thyme, powdered jerk seasoning and browning — made ahead so it is ready to reheat on party day.
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