Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar - Without a doubt one of the best roasted Brussels sprouts recipes you'll make; a simple, highly flavorful way to enjoy them! The sprouts are both savory and sweet, highly aromatic, and provides a unique mouth experience for the holidays or easy weeknight side. I never had brussels sprouts as …
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Creamy, delicious avocado ice cream paired with a tart and tasty pomegranate sauce for an unforgettable dessert. Lifted by the citrusy lime and balanced with fresh basil the savory avocado is transformed into sweet creamy deliciousness. MOOD MUSIC There is no limit to the amount of effort I'll put into securing damn good ice cream. …
Meatless Monday grilled portobello mushrooms. It's a simple way to get a filling and tasty meatless meal on the table in a matter of minutes. Mushrooms are marinated in a pineapple juice marinade and served with a delicious spinach chimichurri sauce. MOOD MUSIC GRILLED PORTOBELLOS INGREDIENTS GRILLING PORTOBELLOS INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the mushrooms Remove the stems, …
These fiery Peruvian chicken kebabs (anticuchos) are an easy way to transform a simple, cheap cut of meat into something spectacular. Chunks of chicken, marinated in a hot and fruity yellow pepper sauce and quickly grilled on wooden skewers for a game day pleasing appetizer or quick, easy mid-week dinner entree with the family ready …
It's grilling season so I decided to update a family favorite hit - smoked cabbage wedges with an equally delicious pear-lime sauce.
For your next meatless meal try this sweet potato salad recipe or hockey pucks as my son calls the rounds. Cut them round, square, lengthwise or simply nice and fat. These oven-roasted steaks are enhanced by your choice of toppings. You can be as creative or plain as you want but this recipe strives for …
Alright now, flavor seekers—this ain’t no boring, wimpy salad. This here Bitter Greens Salad with fresh, peppery mustard greens hits like Meshell N’degeocello’s “Bitter”—smooth, soulful, and unapologetically bold. These sharp greens get tamed in a large bowl with a tangy dijon mustard based citrus vinaigrette and fresh crisp apples for crunch, turning those bitter notes …
This Mexican Beer Cocktail aka Da Moopbrown is damn good! Hey if Arnold Palmer can have his own drink, why can't I? Make it and thank me later. Fair warning if you don't like beer, this isn't for you, otherwise drink up, responsibly that is. Admittedly, I was slow to the idea of a beer …
This grilled cheese sandwich with andouille sausage is Southern comfort turned all the way up. Smoky Cajun sausage, deeply caramelized onions, tangy pickles, and layers of melty cheese create a sandwich with crisp buttery bread and an irresistibly gooey center. Inspired by the classic American diner grilled cheese but remixed with Louisiana flavor, it's a …
I love whole roasted carrots this time of year, but I love coffee roasted carrots even more. They're great plain or paired with a sauce like the spicy gochujang tahini sauce in this recipe. These are amazing for not only the simplicity of their cooking and prep, but more for the complex depth of flavors …
This is not your average bowl of eggplant stew. It's delicious, made with just a few ingredients, and seasoned with a South African Braai spice rub. The spice rub is made homemade and adds amazing flavor to a very simple dish that you will enjoy No Doubt! FOR THE MOOD Eggplant Ingredients For the eggplant …
Last of the squash blossoms, just in time to make vegan squash blossom tacos! In Texas it's never easy to discern when Fall Season actually starts. The months and days change, but the temperatures not so much. So you have to take the good with the bad. The good and some times the great is …
I know it's fall but we still enjoy a fancy cucumber melon soda! A refreshing and tasty beverage for a hot day or an enjoyable mocktail. MOOD MUSIC SODA INGREDIENTS SODA INSTRUCTIONS Remove seeds from both melon and cucumbers. Chop the fruit roughly and add to a blender along with basil and blend until smooth. …
Asian daikon salad, a most beautiful and tasty thing! One ingredient side salad with a simple but delicious vinaigrette. MOOD MUSIC WHAT IS DAIKON? Typically daikon is white and actually look like a thicker white carrot. They are common to Asian cuisine, particularly Chinese and Japanese. Not only are these daikon beautiful in color, they …
Tailgate with this grilled Corn on the Cob recipe, featuring simply seasoned fresh corn topped with a vegan crema. MOOD MUSIC One of my favorite tailgating songs is "Eye of the Tiger" from the Rocky IV soundtrack, partly because my fondest college football memories are from my days as a player were our intense workout …
Crispy oven potatoes kissed with chili lime heat and soul Potatoes have always been the soundtrack of comfort food - steady, soulful, and always right on time. These roasted mini potatoes come out of the oven with crispy golden edges, fluffy centers, and that slow-building roasted flavor that hits like the bassline on a classic …
Creamy mashed root vegetables made Caribbean style for an alternative side dish in place of plain, boring mashed potatoes! Boniato root, popular throughout the Caribbean, is paired with turmeric and spices for a colorful and tasty mash. This mashed boniato recipe is comfort food with a passport. Rooted in Caribbean kitchens and built on the naturally …
Nothing like some raw collard greens chiffonade to get me off that slide! Simply prepared, a tasty way to get collard greens in your life any day of the week. We eat collard greens in one form or another at least once a week in our household. This collard greens recipe made chiffonade style is …
Hot vinegar pepper sauce is a sharp, fiery Southern table condiment made by steeping fresh peppers in tangy vinegar until the flavors mellow, deepen, and light up every bite of greens, beans, fried fish, or barbecue. This version layers in tequila for subtle earthy sweetness and smoky complexity that rounds out the heat while giving …
This candied bacon recipe hits that sweet spot between smoky Southern comfort and bold global heat. Thick cut bacon gets lacquered with maple syrup and layered with bold piri piri spice until the edges caramelize into crispy candy like bites while the center stays meaty and rich. It is the kind of flavor bomb that …
Bring the groove to your table with this smoked beet salad, a show-stopping side dish perfect for dinner parties, holiday spreads, or a soulful weeknight salad upgrade. Listen up, flavor chasers—this smoked beets salad ain’t your everyday garden mix. We’re talking earthy beets kissed with smoke, layered with creamy tang and fresh crunch, hitting your …
Velvety pear cream sauce meets golden pan seared scallops in a dish that’s equal parts elegance and flavor—perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or when you want to treat yourself to a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Scallops sizzlin’ like sweet sax notes on a warm night—tender, caramelized sea scallops kissed by the heat, then draped …
This recipe for simple roasted leeks has an intensely deep flavor that makes this weeknight side feel gourmet. I'm a huge fan of roasting vegetables due to their simplicity and the intense flavor that roasting brings out. Roasted leeks are true to this form and are perfectly scented with fresh herbs in this recipe. MOOD …
An omelette recipe made with loads of vegetables for an easy delicious breakfast. MOOD MUSIC Open-faced omelettes were a big part of my breakfast mornings as a kid. We always had plenty of eggs thanks to my great Uncle Bubba's farm. In my later years, I discovered Norma's Cafe in my beloved Oak Cliff neighborhood …
My daughter teases that a root vegetable salad is "old peoples' salad! But she never passes on fixing a large plate of this simple and delicious salad that brings together farm-fresh ingredients. When you grow-up with your grandparents and spend a fair amount of time with your grandmother and her crew of girlfriends and sisters, …
During the forever long Texas heat we keep fresh melons on hand daily. We rotate different varietals from the standards like watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe to unique varietals like Crenshaw and Canary. We eat it plain, roasted like my previous recipe post or seasoned. I used yellow Crenshaw melons for this recipe as its one …
Give leftover beet greens a fresh spin with this vibrant salsa verde—zesty, earthy, and the perfect greens salsa for fish, meats, or veggies. This beet greens salsa verde is a quick, no-cook recipe that transforms tender greens into a bold, flavor-packed sauce. Blended with garlic, citrus, herbs, and olive oil, it comes together in just …
This papaya blackberry sorbet recipe makes for an interesting combination that works extremely well! I love making ice cream. I grew up on that plain vanilla and on a good month that neopolitan trio or the sherbert on-sale flavor of the week. Now its fancy gelato and exotic sorbets lol! This blackberry and papaya sorbet comes …
Date night done right—this sous vide flat iron steak brings big flavor, perfect doneness, and a smooth basil tomatillo groove for your weekend dinner or special occasion meal. Your favorite flavorphile here, laying down a little sizzle for your soul. This ain’t just steak—it’s a sous vide flat iron steak cooked slow and low till …
Here is a delicious and easy recipe for a blueberry almond milk smoothie. This smoothie is perfect for breakfast or as a refreshing snack. Made with fresh blueberries, almond milk, and a few simple ingredients, it's easy to make. It's a great way to start your day or to fuel your body after a workout, …