An easy falafel recipe featuring blackeyed peas; Middle Eastern soul food, why not! They're so good they made our list of best blackeyed pea recipes. What is a falafel? Falafel is a traditional Arab food I'd describe as a vegetable fritter made from a legume. Choice of legume varies by region/country but chickpeas are most …
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This super crispy cornish hen recipe is my favorite holiday main dish. The hens are slow smoked and then oven roasted to a golden crispiness. A highly flavorful brine and tasty dry seasoning rub elevates this recipe from good to great. MOOD MUSIC CRISPY CORNISH HEN INGREDIENTS HOW TO MAKE THIS CRISPY HEN RECIPE Brine …
Easy and delicious grilled red snapper flavored with a homemade Jamaica jerk seasoning. It’s perfect for your family barbecue or celebration. A few years ago I added whole jerk snapper to our Thanksgiving menu, and now it’s an annual thing as well as a staple recipe 2-3 times a year. Snapper is my favorite fish. …
Have you ever had a stew so good you feel like thanking everybody? That’s what this dutch oven beef stew recipe will do to you. Slide into the kitchen groove with this Southern beef stew, y'all. We're talkin' tender beef, slow-cooked with earthy okra and sweet potatoes that bring that natural, soul-stirring sweetness. This ain't …
Unlock the secrets of time-saving culinary magic! In our upcoming blog post, discover how the Instant Pot transforms the art of cooking beef tips and gravy with rice into a seamless and speedy affair. Get ready to indulge in rich, flavorful comfort with the convenience of this kitchen marvel. Stay tuned for a hassle-free, delicious …
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Instant Pot birria tacos, harmonized with Mikki Howard's soulful song "Baby Be Mine." This dynamic pairing elevates your culinary experience, blending savory spices with nostalgic melodies for a truly unforgettable dining experience. This dish is the ultimate fusion of flavors with these Birria Tacos made with smoked Texas brisket. This …
Related Posts: For these crispy baked chicken thighs a homemade creole seasoning mix elevates basic chicken thighs to weeknight gourmet status. Chicken is deeply flavored, extra crispy, and juicy. This is one of those recipes that is bursting with flavor and presents well, but is actually pretty simple to execute. The best part is you …
Southern fried catfish with jollof spice, my take on my Grandmother’s classic Friday night fish fry tried and true. Welcome to the wonderful world of southern catfish! This delicious dish is made with a recipe that is seasoned with a homemade jollof spice seasoning mix. The perfect blend of spices and herbs give this catfish …
If you’ve ever wanted to try smoked steak, you’ll love this juicy and delicious smoked tri tip. It’s smoked similarly to brisket but in a fraction of the time. Tri Tip isn’t as tender as brisket, it’s more steak tenderloin but still packs big flavor! What is tri-tip? It is a large beef cut that’s …
Elevated Southern meatloaf recipe: A flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining savory ground meat with herbs, spices, and a tangy glaze that guarantees a light and moist end dish. Related Comfort Food Posts: Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with our elevated baked meatloaf recipe. This timeless classic gets a modern twist, …
Grilled veal chops, marinated in an umami rich miso sauce and grilled to tender, juicy perfection. This a great dish for a gourmet weeknight or romantic couples dinner. The marinade includes Japanese based ingredients including red miso, Sake, and mirin that provide a deep, but balanced flavor to the veal.. MOOD MUSIC Not sure about …
You ready to savor a taste of Southern comfort one pot meal like never before? Gather 'round, my friends, as we dive into the world of slow-cooked perfection with our irresistible Dutch oven pot roast recipe made with tender beef brisket. This here is a dish that'll warm your heart and soothe your soul, just …
This Southwest Salad is vibrant and packs a big punch on the taste side. Black beans, corn, and avocado, and fonio grain are well seasoned with a combination of lime juice and chipotle for a quick and easy salad. This dish comes together in about 5 minutes but you'll fall in love so deep …
This blackeyed peas and collard green recipe is vegan soul food at it’s finest plus a little Afro-Caribbean to match. Both the greens and blackeyed peas are cooked in a tasty curry sauce and then paired with fonio grain. This dish will smell up the kitchen with an unbelievable aroma and it delivers on taste. …
Get ready to elevate your hot dog game with this mouthwatering sausage dog recipe featuring spicy, smoky andouille sausage! Perfect for cookouts, game day, or a quick weeknight meal, these sausage dogs are packed with bold Cajun flavors. The rich, savory andouille sausage pairs perfectly with a variety of toppings like grilled onions, mustard, or …
Make these juicy coffee-rubbed and broiled lamb chops, easy gourmet in less than 15 minutes! The rub, made with coffee and ground ancho chile powder, works well with the broiled lamb as it provides a strong contrast to the rich strong flavor of the lamb. Cooked via reverse searing technique nets tender, juicy and succulent …
These extra tender smoky bones of succulent meat that highlight the sweet heat of the exotic and earthy rub. These smoked pork ribs are surprisingly easy to make, even for a first-timer, and outrageously good. The grainy dry rib rub forms a delicious crust around the meat, making them savory, tender, and just straight-up fun …
Related Posts Have you had really good Texas style brisket from one of your favorite bbq joints and thought it be great to make your own, but you had no clue where to start? Or perhaps like everything else, you hate how expensive things have gotten so you prefer to do it yourself. Either, this …
Are you looking for a new dish to add some sizzle to your summer BBQ? Look no further than grilled piri piri chicken! Known for its bold flavors, this grilled chicken dish is a great recipe and is packed with serious heat and is sure to satisfy all foodies. Not only does it taste great, …
Experience the bold and fiery flavors of Nigeria with our beef suya recipe. Thinly sliced beef, marinated in a blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a side of spicy peanut sauce. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal that will transport you to the streets of Lagos. Related Beef Recipes Post: As …
Simple and easy to prepare sous vide lobster tail. Fresh lobster seasoned well with jerk spices and poached in clarified butter for unique gourmet appetizer or special Valentine's/date night. This recipe is one of my grandfather's that I created based on memory since he never wrote anything down. Pop's was a Korean War veteran …
This grilled cedar plank salmon will wow with its color, fragrance, and flavor. The cedar smoke combined with the hibiscus based rub makes this easy grilled dish everything that is everything. The fish has got it all. The flavor of the hibiscus combined with the chili powder is powerful, but not so much that it …
Juicy and tender scallops, brined to perfection and delicately smoked, provide some serious flavor in each bite. This dish elevates seafood with just a touch of smokiness love, making it some serious grub. Related Scallops Posts: Extraordinary smoked scallops recipe that’s perfect as a starter or main dish. Scallops are slow-smoked but still tender and …
There are some recipes that are so easy to make yet so delicious you keep them in heat rotation, likely weekly. For us these jerk marinated roasted onions qualify. Thick cut onion slices are marinated in a wet jerk seasoning mix and then slow-roasted to deliciousness. This roasted onions recipe was stolen from the mental …
These blackened pork chops are blazing with bold flavor from a combination of deep brine and homemade Creole spice mix. These are broiled on high heat for quick and easy weeknight main dish. My plans for this recipe was to broil then fry to a crispy texture sort similar to Cuban fried pork chunks. However, …
A hearty, delicious lentil stew made entirely vegan and cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot. Full of flavor, this filling stew is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal. related bean stew recipes: Delicious and hearty recipe for instant pot lentils. Lentils are cooked to perfection in a coconut-based broth for a quick weeknight …
Tender, succulent instant pot short ribs cooked in a rich and flavorful West African tomato-peanut based sauce Maafe style for quick gourmet on a weeknight. This recipe mashes classic braised beef short ribs with traditional Senegalese flavors for an incredible dish. It's so fire you'll be dreamin of Africa! Beef Short Ribs Ingredients How To …
This air fryer steak recipe gets your main dish on the table in a sinch with little effort and time. The flavor is enhanced by jerk seasoning and compound butter, while cook time and temperature produces nearly perfect texture for the steak. The combination of crusty texture and tender center is hard to achieve with …
Experience the bold flavors of Cuban cuisine with tender Instant Pot oxtail, perfectly cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Paired with nostalgic big 80s music vibes, this dish is a symphony of savory, succulent, and soulful notes that will get you just a wee bit closer to some serious Cuban vibes. Related Oxtail Recipe Posts: Tender and …
What's up, good people and food lovers! This is your favorite flavor nerd, comin’ at you live with a flavor-packed creation that’s got the sizzle and swag—Flank Steak Tacos. We’re talkin’ tender, marinated steak, wrapped in a warm tortilla, and hit with all the right notes—zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and just the right kick of …
Beef fried rice is the perfect leftover recipe. If you ever have leftover rice, brisket or both then dial up this recipe which features all your classic fried rice ingredients and then some! Don't worry if you're missing ingredients, just use what you have. Fat Rice in Chicago makes the best fried rice period! Their …
Looking for a sure-fire way to reheat fried chicken? Well this is your place. I always have leftovers on hand when I make fried chicken. Don’t trip, cause it ain’t because the chicken wasn’t good. I’m usually cutting up an entire chicken for testing and compounding things is the fact that only 2 people in …
Spaghetti with meat sauce - one of the all-time best comfort foods cooked in an instant pot for an easy weeknight one-pot meal. Regular spaghetti and meat sauce is not difficult to cook, but cooking the classic in an Instant Pot has two distinct advantages that make it worth it. The biggest is there is …
Easy, delicious red rice recipe for a quick gourmet weeknight dinner meal. Note: post was updated since original date. This red rice dish is an easy and flavorful go-to recipe for us. My Aunt Gail used to make a version served with sausage like boudin or kielbasa. Aunt Gail had about three recipes but her …
Spice up your mealtime with Instant Pot jerk chicken! Effortlessly infused with bold Caribbean flavors, this quick and tender dish promises a zesty journey for your taste buds. Related Jerk Flavored Recipe Post: Embark on a culinary escapade inspired by the rhythmic beats of Adi Oasis' "Top Down" as we delve into the world of …
My campaign to put okra on the map. I love okra. Okra is good for you. Okra tastes good. Eat more okra. If you don't know how, then read this post for recipes and cooking tips. Plus I'm sure you'll learn a bunch of cool facts about okra that I bet you never knew.
My Instant Pot has become my do it all cooking appliance. It's great for stews, soups, braised vegetables and meats, and sides. To take your Instant Pot skills to the next level, you gotta know how to brown meat. If you’ve used the saute mode to brown meat in your Instant Pot then you’ve likely …
Duck alert! Duck confit recipe via sous vide, so good it’ll make your eyes roll back and your toes curl up. Think I’m lying? Try it! The duck leg is seasoned well with salt and pepper then slowly cooked over a day at a low temperature rendering silky smooth, tender and rich, flavorful duck. And …
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.
Experience a burst of bold flavors with our Cajun-inspired Instant Pot cabbage, paired perfectly with spicy andouille sausage and a medley of Cajun seasonings. This tasty and convenient dish brings the vibrant taste of Louisiana to your table in no time. The tender cabbage absorbs the rich, smoky flavors of the sausage and spices, creating …