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Go for grilling greatness by stepping into the world of the Tomahawk Pork Chop. Picture this: a pork chop so divine, with a mighty bone reminiscent of ancestral honor, kissed by flames and seasoned with secrets passed down through generations. It’s more than a meal; it’s a legacy of taste that sings the songs of …

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Grilling season for me is all year round. I'm not much for rain, but the elements generally do not stop me from that grill life, especially during football playoffs season. Big games are scheduled this winter weekend so I'll be pretending I'm vacationing in the islands with an ice cold Red Stripe Lager and these slow-smoked jerk ribs. Make this for your gameday experience or wait til the summer if you're not inclined to deal with the weather. Enjoy

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As part of this year’s Black History Month celebration, I’ve collaborated with several other amazing black food bloggers for our 2021 Black History Month Virtual Potluck Takeover.  Not only do we celebrate and honor the culinary traditions of people across the African diaspora, but we also share some historical context behind many of the dishes. My contribution this …

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Grilled whole roasted cauliflower meets classic Alabama white BBQ sauce for delicious vegetarian BBQ option that meat-eaters will love. A whole cauliflower head is seasoned inside and out then roasted on the grill. After roasting, the grilled cauliflower head is dipped into a tangy and delicious mayonnaise-based bbq sauce.  MOOD MUSIC People complain about the …

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I’ve jerked many different foods in my day, but this jerk steak is my first ever jerked beef recipe.  A tender, juicy ribeye steak is flavored with tangy, authentic Jamaican jerk sauce and grilled to perfection. A great steak merely requires a quality cut and flawless technique. There is nothing like a good ribeye, and …

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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 …

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Simple 5-ingredient carne asada street tacos that deliver on maximum tenderness and flavor. These are perfect for your next Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo celebration. Great meals need not be complicated. Quality ingredients + tight execution gets you to greatness in cooking and these carne asada tacos are just that. They got dope flavor, …

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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.

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I've probably had plank smoked fish 121 times and in all the years of perfecting my plank game, I never strayed from fish until recently. I guess you can say I was ready for a change. In the process I learned that what works for salmon and trout, also works for portobello mushrooms. Even better you can stuff them with things like couscous and simple, flavorful vegetables for easy, filling meatless Monday night. Or if you aren't ready for that much change, have your meat protein and make the stuffed portobellos as a side accompaniment.

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