Blackeyed Pea Falafel, why not? What is falafel? Falafel is a traditionally Arab food I’d describe as a vegetable fritter made from a legume. Choice of legume varies by region/country but chickpeas are most common. In countries like Egypt fava beans are preferred. Here, I used blackeyed peas. I’ve probably eaten more falafel wraps this…
“3005” Cuban Ropa Vieja
I will have Cuban Ropa Vieja on my tailgate recipe list until 3005. Not only is it great for tailgating, but also for entertaining or weekend family meal. What is ropa vieja? Ropa Vieja is one of the national dishes of Cuba, consisting of stewed beef with vegetables including onions, bell peppers, olives, and capers….
“heart don’t stand a chance” raw beet salad w/ lime vinaigrette
Raw Beet Salad – a delicious and easy salad that takes little time to make and is the perfect side dish for the holidays or quick weeknight dinner. This raw beet salad looks and tastes fancy but is SUPER EASY to make. It comes together in minutes since no cooking is required. It’s just…
“jerk out” whole roasted jerk cauliflower
Whole Roasted Jerk Cauliflower – super tender, flavor that’s fire, and visually stunning this cauliflower is perfect as a rut breaking main dish or a show stopping appetizer at a dinner party. This recipe represents the continuing evolution of two things I’m super passionate about; one – making cauliflower a star and two – jerking…
“Unique” Perfect Coconut Ginger Rice
Perfect Coconut Ginger Rice – balanced, aromatic rice recipe perfect for a gourmet weeknight side. This post is really about making the perfect rice, but for your benefit I’m slipping in this recipe for Coconut Ginger Rice. It will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn from this post. Though it’s simple to…
“Charcoal Baby” Quick and Flavorful Southwestern Corn Saute
Southwestern Corn Saute – Simple in execution, complex in flavor, this is an easy weeknight side full of flavor and versatile enough to work with whatever ingredients you have on hand. With Summer winding down, I’m trying to go through the last of the fresh corn I have access to before season is over. If…