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.
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If you visit an Austin, TX bbq joint odds are pretty high you'll find giant smoked beef ribs on the menu. Beefy and smoky with a hella dark and crusty bark, these gigantic bad boys are a thing of beauty and will make you da dude when you serve them up at your next barbecue. …
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 …
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 …
I'm not looking to start any beefs with this jollof rice recipe as I know jollof can be pretty polarizing. I'm talking MC Shan vs. KRS 1 if you're Nigerian or Ghanaian. I'm just a brother who likes ethnic rice dishes with intense flavors. And of all the rice dishes from around the world, jollof from the motherland is by far the best. Paella, jambalaya, arroz con pollo, etc. I love them all, but they can't hold a candle to jollof. I've been in the lab working on my jollof skills and finally feel like I'm at a point where I can share. Enjoy!
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, …
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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 …
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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, …
Experience a taste of the tropics with Caribbean-style coconut chicken curry. Succulent chicken, vibrant spices, and creamy coconut meld for a luscious dish that's both exotic and comforting. Related Chicken Recipe Posts: There are a lot of coconut curry chicken recipes out there and from different parts of the world. You may have had South …
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 …
Fall-Off-the-Bone Oxtail Pepperpot: Deep, Rich, and Bold with a Silky-Smooth Heat Well now, my people, my people, pull up a seat and let the aroma take you there. We talkin’ Guyanese Pepperpot made with oxtail—a rich, slow-simmer meat gumbo that gets deep in your bones and hugs you from the inside out. This dish don’t …
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 …
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. …
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. Related Oxtail Posts: Step into the rhythm of the islands with my Caribbean Style Oxtail stew …
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 …
Deep fried lobster tail - ooh weeeee! This fried lobster will give you all the feels! The lobster is extra crispy, but still very light with a moist interior texture. Recipe video is located in the recipe card at the end. These lobster tails are highly seasoned, well-cooked, and topped with a spicy maple syrup …
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 …
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
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 …
Ropa vieja, Cuban food babeeee! It's got that soul that just don’t quit. We're talkin’ long-braised beef chuck roast or flank steak, shredded like memories and soaked in a tomato-olive groove that sings in every bite. This is your favorite flavor nerd comin’ at you with a shredded beef dish that slow cooks its way …
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 …