Grilled scallops are quick, delicious and can go well with just about anything, so I keep them in the rotation especially on nice sunny days. They're golden, as long as you don't overcook them. These are grilled to perfection and topped with a lemony salsa verde made with beet greens and a mix of fresh …
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Smoky, soulful, and straight from the bayou - this smoked duck gumbo with oven baked roux turns any weekend meal into a Louisiana feast, loaded with deep Cajun flavor and silky, stew-like comfort. My flavor peeps, grab a spoon and tune your taste buds to the duck alert frequency — this smoked duck gumbo is …
This Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is not traditional in the true Hawaiian sense by any means, but it is damn good and more in line with versions you'll see as part of the craze that's going on currently. I used the toppings to put my personal spin on it which skews more towards soul food …
Purple vegetables make for a silky smooth cauliflower potato soup in this simple dinner soup recipe. Purple cauliflower and purple potatoes are well seasoned, cooked and pureed into creamy goodness then garnished with purple daikon and crushed pistachios to add a bit of crunch. The purple madness in this recipe is the result of all …
Golden-Crisped Puerto Rican Mofongo with Juicy Shrimp & Smoky Pepper Sauce: Bold, Garlicky, and Comfortably Crunchy Now we cookin' with baby! This mofongo relleno is a Puerto Rican flavor bomb that starts with green plantains, fried golden in olive oil then smashed in a mortar and pestle (or with potato masher) with fresh garlic cloves …
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 …
What better way to showcase delicious mushrooms than in these simple, flavorful vegan stuffed portobello mushrooms. This is a great option for vegans as well as non-vegans who just want to lower their meat consumption. This time of year when family and dear friends are around making it a great time to catch-up over familiar …
These poached vegetables represent simplicity in prep and cooking, but AMAZING complexty of flavor! In a unique and loose reinterpretation of a "garden vegetable soup," leeks, fennel, and new potatoes are poached in a smokey ginger lemongrass broth. This is a one-pot dish in which chopping the vegetables is all the work required and cooking …
Weeknight soul meets global flavor—this soba noodles bowl brings sweet potatoes, collard greens, and good vibes to your table for lunch, dinner, or that midweek reset meal. Your flavor DJ here, spinning a little flavor harmony straight outta the kitchen. This soba noodles bowl hits like a groove—earthy buckwheat noodles twirlin’ with sweet roasted potatoes …
Avocados are deserving of "top billin" status and these hummus stuffed avocados elevate them to main dish status. This recipe was inspired partly by my avocado ice cream dish. Avocados are halved and stuffed with hummus and a delicious pumpkin seed pesto. MOOD MUSIC WHAT'S NEEDED TO MAKE STUFFED AVOCADOS For the avocados For the …
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 …
Delicious vegan taco recipe perfect for meatless tacos Tuesday. I could eat these roasted vegetable tacos every day! So simple to make and very filling, and a great excuse to put a cool, tasty salsa on top. My favorite tacos are traditional carne asada with cilantro, onions, and lime juice. These vegetable tacos are meatless …
Slow and soulful—this smothered okra turns humble ingredients into comfort food magic, perfect for Sunday suppers, weeknight soul food dinners, or family gatherings. You flavor DJ here, bringing a little low-and-slow love from the stovetop to your soul. This smothered okra ain’t just a side dish—it’s a full-on groove of flavor, where tender okra meets …
Tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned with a dope lamb rub. Succulent lamb ribs that will give your pork ribs a run. Smoked lamb ribs are where pit-master patience meets soul-deep flavor. Rich, slightly gamey lamb gets treated low and slow with a spice rub that leans warm, sweet, and smoky—turning an underrated cut into something …
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 …
Related Salad Posts: Hey, what's up peeps! Today we're taking it to the next level with a bison steak salad that's off the hook! This ain't your average salad, we're talking about juicy and tender bison steak seared to perfection and served on a bed of fresh greens with all the fixings. The combination of …
This easy beef goulash recipe is a very unclassic version of that classic recipe that’s a family favorite one pot weeknight dinner. Simple, quick and full of flavor it qualifies as ballin on a budget! Beef Goulash Cooking Tips making easy beef goulash If you make this unique twist on classic beef goulash please come …


















