In How to Be a Better Cook episode 5, we meet Travis Francis, a young man with a confession many can relate to: his mum handles all the cooking at home. But this time, Travis wants to turn the tables and surprise his mother with a home-cooked meal. With the help of Lorraine, he embarks on a culinary journey rooted in his family’s Caribbean heritage, crafting dishes that celebrate both flavor and tradition.

To kick things off, Lorraine designs a menu that is both vibrant and heartfelt, perfect for showcasing the rich flavors of the Caribbean while being approachable for a beginner like Travis. The star of the menu is a prawn, sweet potato, and mango curry, a dish that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the savory depth of prawns and the earthiness of sweet potatoes. This curry is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a dish that tells a story of cultural pride and familial love.