Delight in flavor-packed air fryer baby back ribs, coated in a homemade dry spice rub. Pair this savory dish with the upbeat vibes of Amerie's "1 Thing," creating a culinary symphony of bold flavors and irresistible aromas. Related Ribs Recipe Posts: Air fryer ribs don't automatically come to mind when I think of foods that …
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There is nothing like a good classic meatballs and spaghetti sauce recipe, but sometimes a change-up like instant pot meatballs is necessary. These North African inspired meatballs are delicous, moist, and easy to make thanks to the instant pot cooking. These easy instant pot meatballs are well seasoned with a dry seasoning mix and cooked …
Welcome to the world of some serious barbecue nirvana, where a smoky applewood smoked aroma, tantalizing dry spice rub, and tender morsels of meat all collide in this smoked rib tip recipe. These will set-off any barbecue cookout! Baby back ribs and pork spare-ribs get all the attention and shine, but the real ones know, …
Easy breezy Israeli-style couscous aka pasta pearls make for a quick great base for any dinner salad including this Israeli couscous recipe for citrus salad. This is a great way to get a simple yet delicious dish on the table for dinner tonight. Couscous whether pearl or grainy is simple and easy to make. But as …
Juicy, crispy air fryer wings straight from frozen, tossed in a fiery Louisiana hot sauce. No thaw, all flavor—ready in 30 minutes. Yo yo yo, it's your favorite flavor nerd here to heat things up and cool ‘em down with a crispy little number that’s ready to make ya MOVE—straight from freezer to flavor!” These …
This air fryer asparagus recipe provides a lot of bang with very little effort. Beyond the sheer convenience, it’s big on taste and achieves great texture. Asparagus is great anytime, but it’s a perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner. It also has enough celebrity status to enjoy on special occasions. The beauty of asparagus …
One of my go-to breakfasts recipes is Chorizo and Eggs (Huevos con Chorizo). It's as easy to cook as it is delicious to eat. Follow my recipe and video for a simple and comforting Mexican breakfast. Most breakfast recipes are extremely "functional," i.e. gut-fill to energize the start to your day. Huevos con Chorizo is …
Cabbage is one of my favorite comfort foods and it pairs with pretty much any other food. This cabbage stew recipe is hearty, flavorful, and straight-up fun to eat. You do a recipe search for cabbage stew and you'd be hard-pressed to find two similar recipes. That's because cabbage works with everything. When I'm hungry, …
Related Posts: These air fryer chicken patties are my new thing. They make for great chicken sandwiches on those busy weeknights when you want to get great food on the table quickly. This is the hamburger equivalent of taco Tuesday. A quick, filling meal that can be made with many ingredients you’re likely to already …
There ain't nothing more comforting than a big pot of creamy navy beans and ham! These are slowly simmered into a rich, deeply flavored bowl of Southern comfort. This is a very simple soul food recipe. It comes down to two ingredients plus a few add ons playing a supporting role. It's proof that humble …
Indulge in flavorful smoked chicken thighs seasoned with a homemade dry rub, perfectly complemented by Cordae's song "What's Life." This dish brings together bold flavors and a soulful melody, creating a culinary experience that's both delicious and harmonious. Related Chicken Recipes: One of my favorite recipes to prepare is smoked chicken thighs rubbed with a …
Cauliflower can be pretty boring, so I scoured the internet for a variety of quality vegan cauliflower recipes. There were some decent ones, but I figured I could do better. I decided to give whole cauliflower head the meat treatment and go all out with a rich, flavorful braising liquid as if I were cooking …
There is nothing more comforting than a good stew or soup. This shrimp and chorizo soup hits all the high notes! It's perfect for a quick weeknight gourmet main dish. This soup comes together easily with just a few ingredients. Though minimalist in the ingredient list, the dish maximizes flavor in every way. The soup …
Related Air Fryer Recipes: Welcome to a world of gourmet indulgence with our irresistible air fryer hot dogs! Elevate your skills as we take this classic comfort food to new heights of flavor and texture. Get ready to savor perfectly crispy, juicy hot dogs that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for …
Related Posts: Alright, y'all! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dessert that'll have you swooning with delight. Today, I'm bringing you a classic treat straight from the heart of Mexican cuisine: Fresas con Crema! Picture this: plump and juicy strawberries, nestled in a luscious bed of creamy goodness. It's a dessert that …
There is nothing like a comforting bowl of chicken pozole verde. Pozole is more than a stew, it's a soul quencher. You feel better on the first bite. This isn't your typical pozole verde. I leveled up by using leftover smoked chicken. The smoked chicken adds greater depth of flavor and a bit more character. …
A smashed cucumber salad makes your regular cucumber salad seem boring and basic as hell. There is room to level up pretty much anything. Cucumber salad is no exception. Texture matters in any dish in my humble opinion. Taste definitely prevails as #1 driver of food eating experience, but texture is not far behind and …
Sous vide pork chops: Tender, juicy perfection with precise cooking. Seasoned to taste, they're a versatile main course for any meal. Related Pork Chop Recipe Posts: Indulge in a culinary experience like no other with sous vide pork chops. This innovative cooking technique involves vacuum-sealing the pork chops and immersing them in a precisely controlled …
Experience the tantalizing flavors of seared duck breast infused with West African suya spice—a fusion of savory and aromatic sensations in every bite! Related Pan Seared Posts: I’m proud to collaborate with more than 30 Black recipe developers as we celebrate Black History Month 2022. This Virtual Potluck explores Black food through the lens of …
Checkout this dope collard greens dish that harmonizes flavors and melodies with our Smoky Southern Style Vegan Collard Greens recipe, perfectly paired with Spandau Ballet's iconic song "True." Dive into a world of soulful greens infused with smoky goodness, reminiscent of Southern comfort and heartwarming melodies. This recipe brings together vibrant collard greens, aromatic spices, …
You really don’t realize how much chicken or vegetable stock you need or use until you start cooking at home frequently. Commercial store bought stocks are plentiful but high restaurant-quality stocks are not. Follow this post and the related video to learn how to make vegetable stock. This homemade vegetable stock is rich, flavorful, and …
Have you ever had or heard of a Denver steak? Want to know how to make it perfectly everytime? Well, look no further! In this post, we'll give you all the tips and tricks you need to make this delicious cut at home. So steak lover, what are you waiting for? It's a great cut and …
Here is a cool twist on a classic Tom Collins cocktail. The Tom Collins is a very popular drink, mainly because of its simplicity, but also you’re likely to have all the ingredients on hand. Even better it doesn’t require anything expensive or exotic to make it. This Tom Collins recipe features kombucha in place …
Have you seen chicken wing prices lately? Oh well, I'm making crispy, kicked-up lemon pepper chicken thighs instead. These boneless skin-on chicken thighs are cooked quickly in the air fryer for a nice and quick comfort food main dish served on a busy weeknight. These lemon pepper chicken thighs are true to their name as …
Coffee rubbed steak recipe - Flavorful hanger cut steak seasoned with a smoky coffee rub and grilled to perfection. Hanger steak has more flavor than your more expensive steak cuts, but at a much lower price point. The ground coffee based rub adds a bold, sweet-heat flavor and a nice crust to the steak. MOOD …
This easy blackened chicken recipe is perfect for one of those busy weeknights. Elevate bland chicken breasts to big, spicy, and tender chicken in under 15 minutes and with a few staple ingredients you’re highly likely to have on hand. “Blackened chicken” is usually the answer when I’m struggling to decide on what’s for dinner. …
Creamy, Tangy, and Full of Soul: Southern Potato Salad That Hits Every Note Yo, my fellow flavor seekers—this ain't your auntie's potato salad, but it’ll still get you that nod of approval across the cookout table. This soul food potato salad rolls up with creamy comfort and pickled crunch. We take tender-boiled Yukon Gold potatoes, …
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with our irresistible pan-seared pork steak recipe, complete with a mouthwatering pan sauce that's bursting with flavor. In this culinary adventure, we'll show you how to achieve perfectly seared pork steaks that are tender, juicy, and packed with savory goodness. Paired with a delectable pan sauce infused with …
Steamed Jamaican Cabbage is simple, easy to prepare, and oh so delicious. It can be ready in under 30 minutes for a weeknight side dish that transports you on a visit to Jamaica. See Video in Recipe Card There are so many things to love about Jamaican steamed cabbage. Beyond the simplicity and ease of …
Smothered pork chops: tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. A classic comfort food favorite that satisfies the soul with every bite. Related Pork Chop Posts: Might just be the best Southern smothered pork chop recipe you'll taste ever! They have flavor at every level thanks to the tasty brine and creamy, tangy onion gravy making …
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 …
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of beer-steamed shrimp seasoned with aromatic jollof spice, perfectly paired with Kleeer's soulful melody, "Intimate Connection." This harmonious blend of spices and music creates an exquisite dining experience that tantalizes the senses and leaves you longing for more. Related Shrimp Dishes: This isn't your grand mother's old school Maryland style …
This creamy, delicious seafood stew boasts everything. It's got flavor, aroma, good looks, and is completely satisfying! Full disclosure - this stew is absurdly insatiable so you'll want to make more than what you think is enough. The coconut sauce brings the next level of creaminess, while the Trinidadian-based flavor base provides character and complexity. …
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 …
If you want to make what's basically Jamaican soul food then you'll need a recipe for a homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning blend. This one is spicy and fragrant adding that authentic jerk flavor to dishes like chicken, pork, and seafood. Note this is a recipe for the dry jerk seasoning mix vs the wet marinade/paste …
Tender, Smoky, and Real: Southern Green Beans slowly simmered with Bacon & Salt Pork for a comforting soul food side dish. Yo yo yo, my fellow flavor lovers — this right here is southern green beans that know how to be real. We’re talkin’ tender green beans slow-simmered with smoky bacon, a touch of onion, …
This fried brown rice might be as good as it gets. It’s quick and makes great use of flavorful soul food ingredients like black-eyed peas and collard greens for a great side or main dish recipe option. Though the greens and peas are uncommon ingredients for fried rice, they work, and work well. I often …
Related Shrimp Recipes: Take a fantastic tropical culinary voyage with this irresistible coconut shrimp recipe that will transport your taste buds to that beach life and those lush flavors of the tropics. Delicately coated in a crisp, golden layer of shredded coconut, each succulent shrimp offers a delightful contrast of textures, while the subtle sweetness …
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 …
This vegetarian quesadilla recipe made with Brussels Sprouts prove that good salty cheese pretty much works with anything. It's also easily convertible to a meat-based quesadilla with an add-in like smoked brisket. For a recent meatless Monday, we made these delicious and nourishing quesadillas that blend savory ingredients like asparagus and Brussels sprouts with sweet …