Hi Reader, I've been sharing a few quick stir-fry recipes that we love, and this Jamaican Pepper Steak is one of them. The beef is seasoned with allspice and all-purpose seasoning, seared until browned, then combined with bell peppers, thyme, ginger, green onion, and a savory sauce. Pepper Steak Recipe What I love about this one is the flavor combination. It's a stir fry at heart, but the seasoning is unmistakably Caribbean. That allspice and thyme with the soy sauce and ginger is such a good...
8 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I love BBQ. Not just in the summer when everyone's grilling outside, but year-round. There's something about that smoky, sweet, sticky sauce that I love no matter what month it is. These country-style ribs give you all that BBQ goodness without dealing with a grill in February weather. Country Style Ribs Recipe The technique is simple: low and slow in the oven. You season them, cover them with foil, and cook them at 300Ā°F for over two hours. Then brush them with BBQ sauce, increase...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm a fan of the Cava restaurant, where they have the most flavorful braised lamb bowls with all those fresh toppings and sauces. This is not their exact braised shredded lamb recipe (I donāt know what they put in theirs), but this one? Oh my goodness. Itās so good. This braised lamb has become one of my favorite recipes to make when I want something I can stretch. I cook a big batch, use it in bowls for a few days, and freeze the rest for later. Itās one of those base recipes that...
27 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, My husband's heading to Ghana soon, and the other day he mentioned wanting to get a good steak while he's there. I had to tell him, "Babe, I don't think that's really a thing there." It got me thinking about how I grew up. We didn't eat steak. If we had beef at all, it was in stews, portioned out so everyone got some, stretched with a flavorful gravy, served with rice or vegetables. That way, a little bit of meat could feed a lot of people and still feel like a full, satisfying...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I've been eating a lot of salmon lately. It's pretty easy to cook, which is probably why I keep coming back to it. These salmon bites are what I make when I want something quick. I throw them in the air fryer because it's usually a small amount I'm making, and I don't want to heat up the whole oven. Get this Recipe Here's what I do: š I use a salmon seasoning most of the time, but any seasoning you prefer works. Sometimes I'll switch it up depending on what I have. š Air fry at...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you need a dinner that actually fills people up without a bunch of pots to wash, this one-pot jerk chicken and rice is it. I love how flavorful it is, and I love that it combines jerk chicken and rice and peas, two of my favorite recipes, into one dish. The chicken cooks right in the rice, so everything gets flavored together. All you really need is a quick sear on the stovetop, and then you let the oven do its thing. Get this One-Pot Recipe Shop My Favorite Products Shop Now...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Iāve always loved black beans, and my go-to black bean meal is black beans with rice and chicken. But itās soup season, and I really love this black bean soup. Black Bean Soup Recipe I made this one in my pressure cooker to keep it weeknight friendlyā45 minutes, and youāre done. You can also make it on the stovetop if you have more time. The smoky ham hock gives it so much flavor, and I love loading it up with jalapeƱos, red onions, and plenty of sour cream. If youāre a black bean...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I just got back from spending the holidays in Jamaica, and I'm still thinking about the food. Every time I visit, I'm reminded why Caribbean cooking holds such a special place in my heartāand my stomach. I spent time with family, visited the house where I spent many summers, and ate some amazing food. Which brings me to one of my all-time favorite Jamaican dishes: Oxtail. Get the Jamaican Oxtail Recipe I recently remade this recipe and filmed a full video showing the stovetop...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Soup season is here, and I'm all about it. There are so many different kinds to make, but cream-based soups are my favorite. I've been working on this broccoli cheddar soup for a while now. It does take a little prep work because I cut onion, celery, and carrot along with the broccoli to really build up the flavor. Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe Those aromatics make such a difference. After the vegetables soften, I add flour to thicken everything up, then stir in broth and cream to...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read