You want tender, tangy and juicy lamb chops cooked to precision every time, then sous vide cooking is the way to go. This recipe for sous vide lamb chops will give you all the details you need to make great chops. Most lamb chop recipes are rosemary and garlic flavored but be prepared to have …
Modern Soul Food Recipes
A braised beef neck bones recipe featuring a most humble cut of meat turned into the ultimate over the top tender beef sandwich. Neck bones are a thing if you didn't know. Whether we're talking about turkey necks, pork necks, or beef neck bones in this case, it's all good! This is usually the second …
As I continue to delve deep into okra this month, I thought I'd introduce my first okra soup. The soup borrows its flavor from smoked chicken, which I bought from one of my favorite local bbq spot. I'm all about saving time when I can and left-over smoked chicken works well. This recipe calls for a pressure cooker/Instant Pot, but easily converts to regular stovetop prepared soup.
Thick Southern fried pork chops, coated in cornmeal, deliver a crispy exterior and juicy, flavorful interior. A delicious blend of Southern soul food tradition and culinary expertise, these chops are a hearty and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Southern comfort. Related Posts: I like my deep-fried pork chops extra extra read all about …
Well now, gather 'round, y'all, 'cause we're whippin up some downright goodness for y'all today! Today, we're about to embark on a flavorsome journey that's all 'bout takin' those humble cranberry beans and givin' 'em the soulful treatment they truly deserve. We're talkin' 'bout a vegan cranberry beans recipe that'll have your taste buds dancin' …
Wow, mustard greens might be my new favorite leafy green vegetable. I’ve always been a collard greens man, but there’s something about the slightly peppery taste of mustard greens that just hits a little different. In many Southern households, mustard greens with bacon are a staple, especially during New Year's celebrations, symbolizing prosperity and good …
Stewed okra is an amazing concept in my opinion. It's proof that you only need a few ingredients to make a delicious dish. I've lost count, but this is another recipe installment for Food Fidelity's celebration of a non-existant Okra Month. You're likely to have all the ingredients you need on hand should you decide to make it.
Related Posts: You want fast, delicious soul food greens on a weeknight, then go for the instant pot and make these pressure cooker collard greens. If you're a fan of Southern cuisine, there's nothing quite like dishes that make use of fresh collard greens. Succulent and fragrant, collard greens provide an earthy balance to various …
As simple as desserts can get in the form of these roasted plums. The spiced syrup topping gives the dish its dessert status. Agave, honey, or maple syrup depending on your preference is spiked with cinnamon and chili powder to make this a more fun and interesting dish.
This vegan collard green salad has it all - looks, texture, and most importantly flavor. This is the perfect specialty salad for your next celebration or family Sunday dinner. The salad blends different fresh vegetables and fruit and the vinaigrette helps bring out and balance the multiple flavors represented. There are lots of different ways …
This instant pot gumbo is da real deal! It’s got that classic cajun gumbo flavor and consistency but cooked in less time and with less elbow grease applied. Spicy andouille sausage and a medley of seafood are combined for a hearty, comforting gumbo. MOOD MUSIC Steve Arrington’s “Nobody Can Be You” is my jam! It’s …
This air fryer mahi mahi is da bizness! Not only is it done in 15 minutes, but the pesto crust elevates this to gourmet weeknight dinner status. The pesto is cashews and collard greens based which give it a unique flavor profile. MOOD MUSIC KRS-1 is one of my favorite MCs and his long career …
You want that smoke? Well this charcoal baked purple sweet potato recipe is literally and figuratively fire! Delicious spuds, purple sweet potatoes are baked on top of hot coals and served topped with jerk butter and maple syrup. The sweetness of the potatoes are balanced against the savory heat from the jerk spice and …
This easy chicken and dumplings recipe might just become your favorite. It’s a non-traditional Caribbean inspired, but super delicious and the dumplings are super simple to make, especially for non-baker types. Using left-over jerk chicken adds to the ease as does the plantain based dumplings. The smoky jerk flavor makes the dish unforgettable in a …
A flourless but extra crispy fried chicken recipe that will make you rethink whether you need to add flour. Chicken is double-cooked and tossed in a delicious vinegar based sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that redefines the art of fried chicken. In a world where tradition meets innovation, flourless fried chicken takes …
Grilling vegetables should be a thing and grilled fennel should be at the top of the list. It’s a quick and easy action with flavor and texture. The beauty of grilled fennel is that it doesn’t require any other ingredients. The high heat minimizes the bitter licorice flavor while pulling out the sweetness. When paired …
These aren’t your grandmother’s pickled beets. These are roasted and then quickly pickled in a green onion and ginger vinaigrette. The beets are sliced thinly like beef carpaccio which speeds up the “pickling” process. MOOD MUSIC There was a time when I'd try and impress my grandmother by signing up for pickled beets as part …
Related Posts Yo, what's up my fellow flavor-philes and culinary connoisseurs! Today, we're diving into a soulful symphony of tastes straight from the heart of the South – a culinary journey that'll make your taste buds throw a party. Picture this: Southern field peas and okra, a dynamic duo that's about to take your palate …
Southern fried catfish with jollof spice, my take on my Grandmother’s classic Friday night fish fry tried and true. Welcome to the wonderful world of southern catfish! This delicious dish is made with a recipe that is seasoned with a homemade jollof spice seasoning mix. The perfect blend of spices and herbs give this catfish …
Rustic salad made with grilled butternut squash, fresh black kale, and nectarines topped with a garam masala and maple vinaigrette. The dressing is as good as the grilled butternut squash. It's got both heat and sweetness which pairs well with the smoky butternut squash slices. The nectarines add both texture and tartness. MOOD MUSIC …
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 …
This blackeyed peas and collard green recipe is vegan soul food at it’s finest plus a little Afro-Caribbean to match. Both the greens and blackeyed peas are cooked in a tasty curry sauce and then paired with fonio grain. This dish will smell up the kitchen with an unbelievable aroma and it delivers on taste. …
Related Air Fryer Recipe Posts: Welcome to the world of crispy and flavorful air fryer broccolini! If you're a fan of this good and good for you vegetable, get ready to take your broccolini game to the next level and get perfectly cooked broccolini with that nicety crunch using the magic of your air fryer. …
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 …
Get ready for a super easy collard greens recipe. Fresh collards are tossed in a delicious bacon vinaigrette for a quick lunch collard green salad. This is my idea of a mixed greens salad! This is one of those times where you can enjoy a Southern collard greens style recipe but not have to cook …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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, 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 …