Jamaican curry chicken is a bold island stew where chicken is simmered low and slow in a deeply seasoned curry sauce built from Jamaican curry powder, fresh herbs, and Scotch bonnet heat but no coconut milk needed. This version leans into savory spice and rich pan-developed flavor, creating tender chicken with a thick, gravy-like texture …
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This calamari steak with corn salsa is a bright, coastal-inspired dish that delivers tender seafood, smoky char, and juicy summer sweetness in every bite. Quick-seared calamari steak provides a meaty yet delicate texture, while a vibrant corn salsa packed with okra, cherry tomatoes, and nectarines brings crunch, freshness, and sweet-tart balance. It's a modern take …
Seafood or shrimp stews are common in regions like the deep South where you may find delicious stews flavored with cajun seasoning, bell pepper, and crushed tomatoes. But in my version, I went for a totally different flavor profile and I added elements of the Caribbean. So welcome to a culinary journey through the vibrant …
Creamy curry coconut prawns bring together Caribbean and South Asian influences in one skillet where sweet shrimp simmer in a velvety coconut curry sauce brightened with juicy peaches. The sauce is rich yet vibrant, while perfectly cooked prawns stay plump and tender against bursts of fresh fruit. Serve with coconut ginger rice, grilled flatbread, or …
This jerk marinade recipe is for a wet Jamaican-style paste made with Scotch bonnet peppers, fresh herbs, allspice berries, garlic, green onions, citrus, and soy sauce that penetrates deeply into meat for bold flavor. Unlike a dry jerk rub, the wet marinade tenderizes while layering smoky heat, herbal freshness, and sweet-spicy complexity into chicken, pork, …
These braised Southern collard greens with smoked bacon bring together deep soul food roots and bold modern flavor through the smoky heat of chipotle adobo sauce and the earthy sweetness of piloncillo. Slow-braised until tender and silky, the greens soak up layers of smoky bacon drippings, savory potlikker, and subtle spice for a rich balance …
Pinto beans with hamburger meat is a soul-warming, one-pot dish where creamy, slow-simmered beans meet richly seasoned beef for a deep, savory bite that sticks with you. The technique leans on layering flavor - browning the beef for depth, then letting it meld low and slow with aromatics, spices, and broth until the beans turn …
This okra and shrimp gumbo brings pure Louisiana comfort — smoky, savory, and full of deep coastal flavor, perfect for laid-back Sunday suppers or crowd-pleasing weeknight feasts. For a more seafood forward version go with this dark roux based seafood gumbo. This one right here’s got that Gulf Coast groove running through every spoonful. My …
Are you looking for a new culinary experience that is both exciting and comforting? If so, then you should try black-eyed pea curry recipe! This recipe brings together the spiciness of curry with the richness of beans to create an intriguing new flavor. This isn't your grandmother's black-eyed pea recipe. This is a soul food …
Start with a visual check. A healthy sweet potato has smooth, unbroken skin and feels firm. If you notice deep wrinkles, dark spots, or mold (usually white, black, or green fuzzy patches), it’s a clear sign of spoilage. Soft or mushy areas, especially near the ends, signal internal rot. Trust your nose—an off, sour, or …
Hearty Gumbo Z’Herbes recipe with Tender Greens, Smoky Depth, and Soulful, Slow-Cooked Flavor Now lean in, my flavor crew, ‘cause your boy is servin’ you a pot full o’ soul with this Gumbo Z’Herbes, the kind of dish that speaks in rhythm and rolls deep. I make a mean traditional shrimp gumbo, but this here …
Brazilian black-eyed peas and rice, better known as baião, is a soulful one-pot dish where creamy beans and tender rice cook together into something rich, savory, and deeply comforting. This version leans into smoky aromatics, layered spices, and slow-building flavor, creating a texture that lands somewhere between fluffy rice and stewed beans with every bite …
Christmas always brings in new toys, and I'm happy to have this Instapot to break in and make you the beneficiary. So let's just say this will be the gift that keeps on giving. Seeing I'm late to the Instapot craze, I'm in catch-up mode and hope to be as prolific as Quincy Jones once I get the hang of it. For my first foray into things, I decided to convert an older traditional stove-top recipe for white bean stew. Plus, I had leftover ham hocks I was trying to get rid of from the pork nachos recipe for tonight's bowl games. Feel free to use this recipe to make black-eyed peas for New Year's as the peas are easily substitutable for white beans in this recipe.
Welcome to my kitchen, where soul food recipes collide with fresh veggies from the garden! This week I'm focusing on one of my favorite vegetables-- okra. It's a Southern soul food staple. Consuming okra in big amounts is a must!!! From adding texture and flavor to dishes like gumbo or steaming them alongside a juicy …
Tender, slow-simmered soul food staples, seasoned with memory—this is the kind of soulful soup that holds you together. Traditional oxtail stew, especially Jamaican style is served with root vegetables and often butter beans. However I decided to switch things up and go with some of my favorite soul food dishes. The beef oxtail is slow-cooked …
Silky Coconut-Braised Red Snapper with Lush Tropical Flavor and a Warm, Spiced Finish Now lean in close, flavor fam—we're servin’ up a tropical groove with this fish in coconut sauce, or as they say in the DR, Pescado en Coco. Video included in the recipe card. Wanting more than the “same old fish night," this …
Silky Coconut Shrimp Curry – Fast, Fragrant, and Full of Spice This shrimp curry with coconut milk is what happens when warm spices, sweet ocean shrimp, and silky coconut sauce all decide to dance in the same pot. It cooks fast but tastes slow, with ginger, curry spice, and aromatics building depth while the coconut …
Creamy, fragrant, and slow-sway seasoned—this is Jamaican rice and peas doing a full lovers-rock two-step in your kitchen. Caribbean style oxtail with rice and peas is my jam! This classic Jamaican rice and peas is built on coconut milk richness, fresh thyme scented depth, and island technique that turns pantry staples into pure comfort. It’s …
Do you want to make a delicious fresh collard greens dish but don't know how to get started? Sourcing the freshest and best quality collard greens is one important element in creating your desired meal, but you also need to know how to properly clean it before cooking. Cleaning your collards does not have to …
Cabbage is a leafy green vegetable that is often used in Southern and soul food cooking. It has a slightly bitter taste, so is often cooked with bacon or ham to balance out the flavor. Cabbage is also used in slaws and salads, and can be pickled for a tangy treat. So whether you're looking …
Velvet beans. Slow smoke. Sunday-dinner energy in a pot. These beans require few ingredients but have amazing flavor and have become one of my favorite bean recipes. Time is the critical technique for getting that deep, rich flavor so go for longer cook time. These soul food butter beans are everything you want from a …
Crispy roasted okra is one of my new favorite veggies. Its a no-fuss, delicious side that is ready in less than 30 minutes. Down here in Texas we're lucky to still be able to get fresh okra locally. If you're fortunate enough as well this is a great side you can add that will free you up to focus on other dishes. Many people fear okra because of the slime. Don't fear the slime, as a matter of fact, follow the great Nelson Mandela's words and don't fear anything - "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." I recently discovered the musician Mimi. She is an incredibly inspiring and brave artist. Check out her song "Afraid" as an example of her talent and testimony.
Bold & Saucy Haitian Spaghetti – Smoky, Spicy, and Ready in 30 Minutes This soul food pasta dish is a Haitian classic—savory spaghetti tossed with sautéed hot dogs or sausage, bell peppers, tomato paste, and a fiery kick of scotch bonnet pepper. Cooked in around 30 minutes, the noodles soak up a rich, spicy sauce …
Sweet potatoes are a type of root vegetable that is native to South America. They were first cultivated by the Incas, and later spread to the Caribbean and Africa via the Transatlantic slave trade. Yams, which most people mistake for the more common sweet potatoes, were essential part of African culture and diet. During colonization …
Crunchy, Fiery Haitian Pikliz with Tangy Citrus Bite and Bold Scotch Bonnet Heat Alright now, lend me your ears and your taste buds—we're bringin’ you some Haitian fire in a jar with this pikliz recipe that’s crunchy, funky, and full of island attitude. Think of this Haitian condiment like Nas’ “One Love”—sharp, honest, layered with …
Looking for a delicious salad to add to your meal plan? Look no further than this black eyed pea salad with corn! Cool, crunchy, citrus-slicked soul with a slow-jam swagger. This blackeyed pea salad, known across backyards and potlucks as Texas caviar, is bright, briny, and built for hot days when the stove stays off …
This authentic Jamaican brown stew chicken is like Jamaican soul food, and all about deep flavor and rich, velvety texture; it's tender chicken braised low and slow until it practically melts, wrapped in a glossy, dark gravy built from caramelized browning sauce and pan-fried aromatics. The technique leans on searing the chicken first for that …
As I continue to make dishes rooted in South American cuisine, this Brazilian Collard Greens dish is one of my favorite. It's simple, quick, but has crazy amounts of flavor. Brazilians cut their greens into thin strips kinda like shredded paper. This allows for a very quick cook, ??? (15 minutes) sauted in an oil infused by smoked ham hocks, lots of garlic, and onions.
When I cook greens I don't even think about adding the greens to the pot until my stock has simmered all day and then sat another day in the fridge. Killer stock makes for extra nice potlikker and will take your collards from ashy to classy. Enjoy the greens, but don't forget to save the potlikker and use for just about everything. I drink a shot first for quality control.
Fluffy Nigerian Jollof Rice with Smoky Depth, Fiery Heat, and Rich Tomato Flavor
Cozy up with a soulful bowl of cabbage stew with smoked brisket—your next cold-weather comfort meal with bold flavor and a Southern touch. Yo yo yo, my fellow flavor peeps! This ain’t your average beef and cabbage stew—this is soul food in a pot, where smoky brisket slow-dances with tender cabbage, collard greens, and sweet …
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 …
Make your next Sunday dinner or dinner party shine with this braised whole cauliflower — a vegan showstopper centerpiece that turns humble cauliflower into pure island soul. Your favorite flavor nerd here, bringing a little Caribbean heat and a whole lotta soul to your table. This braised head of cauliflower ain’t just a side — …
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 …
Southern vegan collard greens prove you don’t need smoked meat to build deep soul food flavor. Slow-simmered greens soak up layers of smoky richness from ingredients like liquid smoke, smoked paprika, and smoked sea salt, creating tender greens with silky potlikker and just enough bite to keep things interesting. It’s a plant-based take rooted in …
This coconut curry chicken is a flavor-loaded comfort dish where tender chicken simmers in a rich coconut curry sauce layered with aromatics, warm spices, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. The sauce turns silky and deeply savory as it reduces, coating every piece of chicken while still staying bright from fresh herbs and …
Fall-Off-the-Bone Oxtail Pepperpot: Deep, Rich, and Bold with a Silky-Smooth Heat This pepperpot recipe include oxtail combined with beef chuck seasoned with cassareep and slow simmered in a cinnamon and cloves infused broth. Well now, my people, my people, pull up a seat and let the aroma take you there. We talkin’ Guyanese Pepperpot made …
Caribbean-style oxtail stew: succulent meat infused with spicy warmth, balanced by sweet undertones of vegetables. Paired with Mtume's "You, Me, and He," it's a harmonious blend of soulful flavors and melodies that transport you to a Caribbean culinary paradise. If you like this dish try this recipe for instant pot Jamaican oxtail stew. Step into …
Bright, tender, and full of island soul—this Jamaican steamed cabbage is comfort food with a spicy kick and pure reggae rhythm. Flavor lovers, let me tell ya—I love Jamaican steamed cabbage, and when that cabbage hits the pan with carrots, bell peppers, and a whisper of thyme, you know you’re groovin’ in the right kitchen. …
I celebrated the last day of Carnivale with this tasty and colorful Brazilian Fish Stew aka moqueca Baiana. I listened to a fair amount of samba music, but had to bring in the funk with Brazilia's own Tim Maia one of my favorite artists. Enjoy