Get ready to Go Go Go deep into the bold, sweet, and tangy world of Mambo Sauce—a D.C. classic that’s about to elevate your wings, fries, and everything in between to legendary status. Related Posts: In the heart of Washington, D.C., where the pulse of that good go-go music pops all day, a vibrant and …
Dips and Sauces
Dips and Sauce recipes used to enhance modern soul food recipes. These include all condiments from homemade ketchup, BBQ sauce, or syrup to salsas, salad dressings, and wet marinades. Sauces are great meal enhancers that also are also great for meal planning purposes.
Experience the vibrant essence of Jamaican cuisine with our authentic jerk marinade. Infused with a fusion of jazz-funk vibes, this marinade boasts bold flavors of allspice, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers, creating a symphony of taste that will transport your taste buds to the lively streets of Jamaica. related posts: Are you ready to spice …
If you're looking for a delicious, smoky appetizer that’s sure to impress, this smoked trout dip is the perfect choice! With the rich flavor of smoked trout combined with creamy, tangy ingredients and a hint of freshness from herbs. Smoked trout dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the rich flavors of smoked …
Related Posts If you're looking for a delicious seafood dinner, grilled mahi mahi is where it's at! This lean white fish is flavorful and easy to grill up, making it the perfect meal when you're short on time. Absolutely delicious! And don't forget to season your mahi mahi generously before tossing it on the grill. …
It's grilling season! And there's nothing like the taste of homemade bbq sauce, and this pineapple bbq sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Besides what's not to like about making your own bbq sauce. Have you ever tried making your own bbq sauce? It's really easy, and this pineapple version is killer. …
Want to experience Haitian cuisine? Then try the pickled Haitian condiment known as pikliz (pronounced - pick lees)- a delicious, sweet, and spicy Caribbean slaw made out of cabbage, carrot, onions, hot peppers plus vinegar and lime juice. I think of it more as Haitian hot sauce, cause it's not used in the context of …
Have you seen chicken wing prices lately? Oh well, I'm making crispy, kicked-up lemon pepper chicken thighs instead. These boneless skin-on chicken thighs are cooked quickly in the air fryer for a nice and quick comfort food main dish served on a busy weeknight. These lemon pepper chicken thighs are true to their name as …
More BBQ Sauce Recipes: Yo wassup, peeps! Buckle up, 'cause we're diving into the realm of Alabama White Sauce—a tantalizing concoction that'll make your barbecue and grilled meats sing with joy. This sauce is like a secret family recipe passed down through generations, whispered in hushed tones, and now, I'm ready to share it with …
You can buy good harissa sauce from grocery stores, but ain’t nothin like making your own homemade version to be used for all your favorite foods. This spicy sauce will enhance any dish as a condiment or as an ingredient in a dish. Don’t fear the “spicy” description as it’s beyond tolerable and you can …
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 …
This green onion and ginger vinaigrette is as versatile as it is tasty. Use it on your favorite salad, vegetable or meats as a unique, easy to make enhancer. Green onions are a sneaky ingredient as it adds flavor and a bit of crunch. The dressing is fresh and light, but packs a bit of …
Simple recipe for pickled red onions that you can use to give any dish a flavor boost and/or needed crunch. This is one of those cool recipes where you likely have all the ingredients on hand and will take you all of 5 minutes to make, but will send you swingin in love forever. Pickled …
Enjoy this fresh take on classic buttermilk ranch dressing. It's perfect on salads or as a dip for crunchy vegetables. This recipe has sort of a Cuban vibe to it, as it's heavy on garlic and citrus, but still maintains that tangy, tart flavor you find in buttermilk dressings. It's creamy too thanks to the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 + …
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 …
This month's focus is on staple recipes from South American countries. I'm a big fan of yuca fries which are the Latin American version of French fries.
These roasted sweet potatoes are a lab recipe gone well. I was literally toying around with Thanksgiving sweet potatoes recipes and stumbled into this one. It's easy, quick, no fuss and damn good. Don't feel like you have to wait til the holidays though. Its perfect on plain old weeknights and weekends too.
Doctored up ketchup with Cuban flavors. Making doctored sauces is one of my meal prep hacks. I made a big batch of this and used for homemade sloppy joes and Cuban Fritas (burgers) plus its a great everyday condiment.
These grilled prawns are as quick and gourmet you can get in about 5 minutes. We serve them as weeknight appetizers, but they're snazzy and unique enough to pull-off at a fancy party. Make the sauce ahead of time and be sure to make enough to use for a few other recipes.
Try this West African inspired peanut sauce. It's simple, versatile, and delicious. You'd be surprised at all the different foods you can pair it with; from shrimp and chicken to vegetables like cauliflower, mushrooms, and cabbage.
Indulge your taste buds in a culinary masterpiece with our Creamy and Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. A harmonious blend of velvety texture and bold smokiness, this sauce elevates any dish to gourmet heights. Versatile and irresistible – a true flavor enhancer in every spoonful! Related Sauce Posts This balanced vegan roasted red pepper sauce …
Related Scallop Recipes: Today, we gather to celebrate the marriage of delicate, buttery pan-seared scallops and the bold awakening of a robust coffee vinaigrette. In this divine union of land and sea, a harmonious blend of textures, aromas, and tastes awaits, promising an unforgettable soulful experience that will leave you yearning for more. Many people …
In this flavor-packed post, we explore the vibrant world of zhoug sauce paired with the energizing beats of Rage Against The Machine's song "Bulls on Parade." Zhoug sauce, with its zesty blend of cilantro, jalapenos, and spices, dances on your taste buds, creating a symphony of bold flavors. The song's fiery intensity mirrors the sauce's …
This cucumber sambal recipe will be a great condiment for your holiday celebration whether it's Christmas, Thanksgiving or Kwanzaa. It pairs well with your favorite grilled fish or chicken. I love the refreshing element the cucumber base provides to this relish as well as the mild heat from the serrano chiles. The recipe was taken …
I'm a hot sauce connoisseur and this tequila hot pepper sauce has the goods and is perfect for most green vegetables or fatty dishes. It's so good and sexy. So sexy it creates legit concerns for emotional food infidelity. Hot pepper sauce is a popular condiment in the South. It is typically made from hot peppers, vinegar, …
A pan seared scallops recipe that pairs perfectly cooked scallops with a sauce to die for. Perfect for a weeknight splurge or gourmet date night. Full confession, I made these scallops as an excuse to use my leftover pear cream sauce. Pear is mild in flavor, but there is just enough there that provides that …
This chipotle bbq sauce is naturally smokey with a slight bit of heat. With just a minor adjustment you can elevate your base bbq sauce to complex, gourmet level taste. I love good bbq, especially my own. But being the stubborn irrational Texan that I am I do not like bbq sauce on my meats. …