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 …
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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 …
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.
These mashed potatoes are made with sour cream which aid the creaminess and adds an additional bit of tanginess. You’ll get light and fluffy with a big dose of decadence. The potatoes are topped with a SICK sausage gravy. The gravy is actually good enough to be eaten on its own with a spoon. Mashed …
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
Dairy and gluten free pancakes that are fluffy, moist and delicious flap jacks for a great breakfast morning! I've experimented with this recipe for tasty pancakes over the years. I totally skipped the Aunt Jemima box version and started with your basic buttermilk pancake recipe before moving on to gluten free versions to now this …
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!
White wine poached pears make the best most indulgent desserts! We are very fortunate to have kids who love fruit. Our issue is keeping fruit on hand vs trying to convince them to eat more. Pears are a favorite, especially this simple pear dessert recipe. The kids go crazy when they see like it was …
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 …
Cajun rice and gravy is a hearty and flavorful dish that incorporates big Cajun flavors into a savory gravy served over plain white rice. In my house growing up it was a dark gravy made with beef whether it was chuck roast or round steak. That beef was braised to tenderness perfection, shredded and served …
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
A Southern Chicken and dumplings recipe that is as comforting as it is flavorful. It’s perfect for a hearty make-ahead weeknight dinner or just enjoy it on a Sunday dinner get together. In the heart of the South, where culinary traditions run deep and the kitchen is the soul of the home, there exists a …
Roasted Acorn Squash with Honey Ancho Chile Glaze are outstanding in both their taste and simplicity! Make this sweet and savory squash for your Thanksgiving meal, Sunday family gathering or even a weeknight dinner. They are naturally sweet but the glaze amplifies the flavor. Surprisingly I don't cook a lot most Thanksgivings. Between volunteering as …
For pork chop lovers ain't nothing worst than biting down into dry chewy pork chops. Dive deep into this post for smoked pork chops as we show you how to get tender juicy chops every time by using a simple but flavor-inducing brine. Indulge your senses in a culinary masterpiece that's a harmony of taste …
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 …
Updated 10/30/2019 Smoked Butternut Squash (halves) – A Fall staple prepared on the grill for an easy dinner recipe on the weekend or weeknight. Oh, and it might be one of the best butternut squash recipes I’ve ever had. Half the squash, scoop out the guts, season, smoke, then eat. Just like that. Though most …
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.
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.