This tomato and basil salad is the perfect summer salad. It's just a few ingredients, but packed with a clean and fresh taste thanks to the ripe cherry tomatoes and just picked basil. It's simple enough to pack up for a nice picnic, but versatile enough to be a side at the family barbecue. This …
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Simple and easy to prepare sous vide lobster tail. Fresh lobster seasoned well with jerk spices and poached in clarified butter for unique gourmet appetizer or special Valentine's/date night. This recipe is one of my grandfather's that I created based on memory since he never wrote anything down. Pop's was a Korean War veteran …
This grilled cedar plank salmon will wow with its color, fragrance, and flavor. The cedar smoke combined with the hibiscus based rub makes this easy grilled dish everything that is everything. The fish has got it all. The flavor of the hibiscus combined with the chili powder is powerful, but not so much that it …
Juicy and tender scallops, brined to perfection and delicately smoked, provide some serious flavor in each bite. This dish elevates seafood with just a touch of smokiness love, making it some serious grub. Related Scallops Posts: Extraordinary smoked scallops recipe that’s perfect as a starter or main dish. Scallops are slow-smoked but still tender and …
Jumpstart your day with this refreshing and delicious raspberry smoothie. This smoothie has it all - tartness balanced with sweet honey and fragrant cinnamon, plus a little bit of heat and a lot of goodness. All combined deliver a great tasting smoothie. That cayenne is just enough to make you get up and stand up! …
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 …
These blackened pork chops are blazing with bold flavor from a combination of deep brine and homemade Creole spice mix. These are broiled on high heat for quick and easy weeknight main dish. My plans for this recipe was to broil then fry to a crispy texture sort similar to Cuban fried pork chunks. However, …
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 …
This air fryer steak recipe gets your main dish on the table in a sinch with little effort and time. The flavor is enhanced by jerk seasoning and compound butter, while cook time and temperature produces nearly perfect texture for the steak. The combination of crusty texture and tender center is hard to achieve with …
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 …
What's up, good people and food lovers! This is your favorite flavor nerd, comin’ at you live with a flavor-packed creation that’s got the sizzle and swag—Flank Steak Tacos. We’re talkin’ tender, marinated steak, wrapped in a warm tortilla, and hit with all the right notes—zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and just the right kick of …
Beef fried rice is the perfect leftover recipe. If you ever have leftover rice, brisket or both then dial up this recipe which features all your classic fried rice ingredients and then some! Don't worry if you're missing ingredients, just use what you have. Fat Rice in Chicago makes the best fried rice period! Their …
Kickoff your morning with this tasty, filling mango turmeric smoothie. This smoothie has mad flavor, goody goodness, and is kicked up with spices of life. You wanna start your day singing "Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da...." This is the drink for that. Smoothie Ingredients These ingredients …
Air frying is an easy way to make good food fast. With this dope recipe, you can enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with air fryer corn on the cob topped with jerk compound butter. A flavorful twist on a classic favorite! Related Air Fryer Recipes: Elevate your corn on the cob game …
If you're not making and using compound butter, you're missing out on a super-easy way to add mad flavor to any dish from your favorite grilled vegetables, pasta, or any meat dish. If jerk compound butter doesn't say I love you, I don't know what does. I may have to start keeping my love yous …
This air fryer Brussel sprouts recipe is the easiest and most delicious Brussel sprouts recipe you will ever make. Less than 5 ingredients prep and cooked in under 20 minutes. This is one of those recipes your guests will be asking you for the recipe. It has restaurant quality taste, but any average home cook …
Related Instant Pot Recipes: If you are looking for a soulful dish that is easy to make and packed full of flavor, I have the perfect solution: New Orleans style instant pot red beans and rice for an easy and quick way to enjoy a classic dish on a weeknight. With just a few simple …
Spaghetti with meat sauce - one of the all-time best comfort foods cooked in an instant pot for an easy weeknight one-pot meal. Regular spaghetti and meat sauce is not difficult to cook, but cooking the classic in an Instant Pot has two distinct advantages that make it worth it. The biggest is there is …
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 …
A hood culinary classic you're gonna love this new jack spin on a classic syrup sandwich. While syrup sandwiches may seem like a bare-bones meal, they have a long history and cultural significance for many people. Whether it's a nostalgic reminder of childhood or a symbol of resilience in the face of tough times, syrup …
Quick and easy sauteed green beans cooked in under 20 minutes. Green beans are sautéed in a delicious creole based sauce for tender and flavorful side dish. Instant Pot Sauteed Green Beans Ingredients This may look like a lot of ingredients, but it's really not. Most of the ingredients are for the spice mix. Green …
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 …
Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce - Simple, versatile, and insatiable pasta sauce you’ll want to keep on hand to impress guests or use for easy weeknight pasta dinner. Amazing something so modest would result in such exquisite complex taste. The sauce speaks for itself. It will leave you speechless though, cause it's that good. Technique + …
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 …
Purple potato fries, baked crisp and topped with a homemade seasoning mix for a flavorful version of one of the world’s most popular sides. These oven-roasted potato fries are as tasty as they are beautiful. The deep vibrant purple color make these a stand-out and the crispy exterior with soft middle deliver the taste deserving …
Duck alert! Duck confit recipe via sous vide, so good it’ll make your eyes roll back and your toes curl up. Think I’m lying? Try it! The duck leg is seasoned well with salt and pepper then slowly cooked over a day at a low temperature rendering silky smooth, tender and rich, flavorful duck. And …
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.
I've been reading the book On Vegetables lately and it has some great simple ways to enjoy vegetables such as this Daikon radish recipe which I tweaked just slightly. Just a few simple ingredients, little prep, and some easy cooking nets a beautifully delicious side dish. Musical Inspiration for Braised Daikon Radish Rapper/Singer Phonte released …
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 …
Quick and flavorful recipes for instant pot Brussel sprouts. Sprouts are braised in a coconut-based sauce for a great vegan side dish that’s as good as sprouts cooked with bacon or in butter. Five ingredients less than 30 minutes. I grew up a big Dragon Ball Z Fan; so many life lessons learned! Work hard …
Easy, creamy Southern mashed potatoes with heavy cream - Soft, tangy, and butter-smooth* this is an all-family pleasing winner.* The best southern mashed potatoes are one of those dishes that everyone seems to have their own way of making them. Some like them creamy, some like them lumpy, and some like them with lots of …
Easy, quick and complex homemade syrup sans the high fructose corn syrup. Humble moments led me to make this syrup recipe. Stuck in the house and short on groceries, so had to go back to my roots and improvise. Funny thing is I used to work for one of the bigger syrup brands …
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 …