An easy falafel recipe featuring blackeyed peas; Middle Eastern soul food, why not! They're so good they made our list of best blackeyed pea recipes. What is a falafel? Falafel is a traditional Arab food I'd describe as a vegetable fritter made from a legume. Choice of legume varies by region/country but chickpeas are most …
Recipes from the African Diaspora
This smothered green beans and potatoes recipe gets all kinds of flavor from andouille sausage and Haitian seasoning. Andouille sausage is ground using a food processor and cooked with the green beans. Haitian epis, which is the seasoning base for most Haitian recipes similar to a Caribbean sofrito, French mirepoix, or Creole holy Trinity. Epis …
These extra tender smoky bones of succulent meat that highlight the sweet heat of the exotic and earthy rub. These smoked pork ribs are surprisingly easy to make, even for a first-timer, and outrageously good. The grainy dry rib rub forms a delicious crust around the meat, making them savory, tender, and just straight-up fun …
Are you looking for a new dish to add some sizzle to your summer BBQ? Look no further than grilled piri piri chicken! Known for its bold flavors, this grilled chicken dish is a great recipe and is packed with serious heat and is sure to satisfy all foodies. Not only does it taste great, …
Experience the bold and fiery flavors of Nigeria with our beef suya recipe. Thinly sliced beef, marinated in a blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a side of spicy peanut sauce. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal that will transport you to the streets of Lagos. Related Beef Recipes Post: As …
There are some recipes that are so easy to make yet so delicious you keep them in heat rotation, likely weekly. For us these jerk marinated roasted onions qualify. Thick cut onion slices are marinated in a wet jerk seasoning mix and then slow-roasted to deliciousness. This roasted onions recipe was stolen from the mental …
Tender, succulent instant pot short ribs cooked in a rich and flavorful West African tomato-peanut based sauce Maafe style for quick gourmet on a weeknight. This recipe mashes classic braised beef short ribs with traditional Senegalese flavors for an incredible dish. It's so fire you'll be dreamin of Africa! Beef Short Ribs Ingredients How To …
Experience the bold flavors of Cuban cuisine with tender Instant Pot oxtail, perfectly cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Paired with nostalgic big 80s music vibes, this dish is a symphony of savory, succulent, and soulful notes that will get you just a wee bit closer to some serious Cuban vibes. Related Oxtail Recipe Posts: Tender and …
Easy, delicious red rice recipe for a quick gourmet weeknight dinner meal. Note: post was updated since original date. This red rice dish is an easy and flavorful go-to recipe for us. My Aunt Gail used to make a version served with sausage like boudin or kielbasa. Aunt Gail had about three recipes but her …
Ensalada de Aguacate - an avocado salad that is the ultimate triple threat - flavor, easy, and fun. Just slice, mix, and serve this vegetable side dish. Avocado Salad Ingredients Excluding salt and pepper this is a 5 ingredient salad recipe. Hip Hop icons/producers Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad completed a joint record with …
Spice up your mealtime with Instant Pot jerk chicken! Effortlessly infused with bold Caribbean flavors, this quick and tender dish promises a zesty journey for your taste buds. Related Jerk Flavored Recipe Post: Embark on a culinary escapade inspired by the rhythmic beats of Adi Oasis' "Top Down" as we delve into the world of …
My campaign to put okra on the map. I love okra. Okra is good for you. Okra tastes good. Eat more okra. If you don't know how, then read this post for recipes and cooking tips. Plus I'm sure you'll learn a bunch of cool facts about okra that I bet you never knew.
Whole smoked cauliflower is a delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This versatile vegetable can be cooked in a smoker, on the grill, or in the oven. So if you're looking for something new and delicious to add to your menu, be sure to try smoked cauliflower! Smoked cauliflower is a great …
Epis is essential to Haitian cuisine and is relatively simple to make at home, and it can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. If you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meals, epis seasoning is definitely worth trying. Get ready to groove your taste buds with the soulful …
Sorry I'm a little late with this post, but it's actually an annual Kwanzaa celebration recipe. After hosting Christmas dinner, mentally I'm content to ride with leftovers for a few days. However, with Kwanzaa, there is no rest for the weary. Therefore I go with simple, low involvement recipes such as this Piri Piri Shrimp. It's usually an appetizer on my menu, but can easily be made for a fancy weeknight main dish.
Experience a burst of bold flavors with our Cajun-inspired Instant Pot cabbage, paired perfectly with spicy andouille sausage and a medley of Cajun seasonings. This tasty and convenient dish brings the vibrant taste of Louisiana to your table in no time. The tender cabbage absorbs the rich, smoky flavors of the sausage and spices, creating …
New Orleans is my favorite city in the U.S. and I love cooking and eating its foods. I'm a sucker for red beans and rice with sausage made in that creamy New Orleans style. Enjoy this recipe and a little history that traces its history back to Haiti in another post that combines delicious food and history as we continue to celebrate Black History Month.
Related Chicken Wing Recipes: Comfort food at its finest in the form of chicken wings marinated in chipotle infused buttermilk and deep-fried to crispy perfection. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors with these tantalizing Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings. Picture succulent, tender chicken wings, bathed in a tangy and creamy buttermilk marinade that …
This black rice recipe makes for a colorful side dish that is as delicious as it looks! The sweetness of the potatoes is balanced with the savory nutty flavor of the rice and the tartness from the pomegranate seeds and all work together for an incredible mouth experience. Often when I cook I take on …
This Southern Fried Jerk Chicken is the type of dish I make during days of gluttony, such as the Super Bowl or in this case March Madness. But this post also has big application for Sunday Dinners. In addition to this delicious, dope recipe I include and critical list of tips for making extra crispy fried chicken. Enjoy
Indulge in the easy yet deeply flavorful Cuban picadillo, combining ground meat, spices, tomato paste, and a touch of sweetness. Pair this comforting dish with Tiana Major9's soulful "Collide" for a symphony of flavors and emotions that create a perfect harmony on the palate and in the heart. Related Cuban Inspired Recipes: Classic Cuban one-pan …
With Black History Month getting a lot of attention here in the States, I continue to explore the African Diaspora and the culinary traditions of black people worldwide. This recipe for Haitian Soup Joumou took me a while to develop as far as getting it to the standards that truly honor the heritage, tradition, and spirit of the people of Haiti. I don't know that I nailed it, but I definitely appreciate the history lesson and connection it fostered. I love the flavor and the focus on local ingredients in bringing this dish to life. Don't be intimidated by the ingredient list, execution is simple and easy as long as you have time and patience, taking things step by step. Enjoy!
Tender vegan braised collard greens cooked with aromatic spices, offering a flavorful twist on a classic Southern dish. Related Collard Greens Posts: Braised vegan collard greens recipe, a quick and tasty way to get a soul food staple on the weeknight menu! It's only 5 ingredients and made with ingredients you're likely to have on …
Collard greens are a weekly staple in our home. We have our traditional Sunday Dinner recipe that ain't changing. However, I do keep quite a few of what I call weeknight greens recipes. These are meant for us to explore the greatness of the humble but nutritious collard greens but within the context of our busy lives. So these are actually quick hitters. This curried collard greens recipe falls into this category. As its the norm, we explore cultures through food in an effort to become culturally aware as well deepen our empathy for others. Collard greens more than any other vegetable/food is most often the vessel for these explorations. Enjoy
Hearty and creamy Colombian chicken potato soup (ajiaco) that’s perfect for a cold night or comforting Sunday dinner. Colombian Soup Inspirations My wife and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Colombia and created a food and culture itinerary that was Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" meets The Amazing Race. We hit Bogota, Medellin, and …
Brazilian style fried chicken wings are a thing and they are damn good. Munch on these crispy, juicy wings and vibe on the sounds of Banda Black Rio for some out of site Brazilian Fusion Funk.
Lately I've been revisiting old recipes and converting them for Instant Pot use. This version of Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken came out really well. It's a quick and easy recipe but does require as meal prep you make an even more simple doctored up BBQ Sauce which I featured in my last post.
Simple and delicious roasted eggplant recipe that is bursting with bold flavors. This dish features a crispy brown outside with a creamy sweet inside then is topped with a garlicky Cuban mojo sauce. Note this post was updated September 20, 2019. Roasted Eggplant Ingredients Eggplant ingredients Mojo Sauce Ingredients Roasted Eggplant Recipe Inspiration …
An easy doctored up bbq sauce you can use to make many a Caribbean dishes quick and easy. Store-bought jerk marinade + pineapple juice + basic store-bought bbq sauce for the win! This jerk bbq sauce can be used on anything from brown stew chicken to braised oxtails.
Summertime is fun time. Grilling all things including watermelon is a favorite past time of mine. It's hard to describe grilled watermelon, but trust me it's simple and delicious. Give this one and try and impress family and friends
Fried chickpeas are fairly comomn these days. But fried black-eyed peas are much better. The recipe is simple and takes less than 20 minutes to make. Try these out.
As you know I've designated July okra month. This is my favorite way to enjoy okra outside of a good pot of gumbo. It's quick, flavorful, and only requires a few ingredients. You'll want to keep the harissa sauce on hand and use it for other dishes as well.
Cazuela de moriscos is a Colombian Seafood Stew common in the city of Cartagena which has a strong Caribbean vibe to it. My wife and I visited multiple cities (Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena) in Colombia earlier this year. I was impressed by the appreciation for culture andh heritage as evidenced by its visual and performing street artists. Food-wise we had so many great experiences from street food to restaurants. This seafood stew recipe was inspired by a dish at had there and I plan to make others that I experienced during my visit. Stay tuned! This one tastes like I spent all day cooking it, but in reality, it was just 30 minutes.
Fun vibes with this Okra Fried Rice. It's a fusion of cultures that results in high flavor. The best part is it comes together easily for a quick weeknight dish. But it's also fancy enough to serve to guests at a weekend celebration.
I made this smoked oxtail recipe and it was so good! If you're looking for a flavorful and hearty dish, then definitely give this one a try. The smokey flavor of the oxtail goes perfectly with the Jamaican jerk marinade and BBQ sauce. Smoked oxtail - Bone nibbling comfort food you won't want to use …
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas with pancetta and cacio e pepe a merging of two classics for a Southern dish with Italian flavors. These black eyed peas are the ultimate side dish for Sunday dinner or quick weeknight offering. MOOD MUSIC The inspiration behind this dish is just me pairing a few different things I …
It's almost okra season, but I couldn't wait. This is my version of "fried okra aka "Southern Popcorn." I switch it up to longer okra halves so they're more like fries. And for a super crispy texture, I subbed rice flour for wheat flour. It's not only crunchier but has a light, clean finish about it. Don't worry there is absolutely no slime!
The last of the recipes featuring harissa sauce, I think. I'm tempted to make another batch and create more recipes to pair it with. Keeping the simple + elegant vibe these glazed harissa carrots will put a smile on your face. No fuss, but high flavor.
Charred Asparagus may just be the perfect side. Less than 5 ingredients, Less than 10 minutes total cook time including prep, and backed by an ever so versatile and killer harissa sauce. Don't worry the sauce is not too spicy, as the honey and lemon juice tames the heat from the chili paste.
Kicking off what is essentially "Harissa Month" with these game day worthy spicy chicken wings. These are fiery and hella tasty.