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...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve always loved black beans, and my go-to black bean meal is black beans with rice and chicken. But it’s 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 friendly—45 minutes, and you’re 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 jalapeños, red onions, and plenty of sour cream. If you’re a black bean...
6 days ago • 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 heart—and 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...
7 days ago • 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...
11 days ago • 1 min read
I've been getting my holiday drink recipes ready, and this year I'm keeping it simple with four favorites that cover all the bases, from big family gatherings to quiet nights in. Here's what I'm making: For the Crowd: Jamaican Sorrel Drink This was a must for my family every Christmas Holiday. I've recorded a short video of me making it, just to show how easy it is. Think of it like an iced tea, but made with hibiscus petals, whole spices, and ginger. You can find dried sorrel leaves at...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I love grits. It's not something I really grew up eating, but I fell in love with them when I moved to North Carolina. Especially grits with some kind of breakfast meat. Usually bacon for me, but I wanted to make something special for holiday mornings. Something you can prep for a crowd without spending all morning in the kitchen. Grits Casserole Recipe This casserole checks all the boxes: ✅ Made with creamy grits, breakfast sausage, and cheddar cheese ✅ Feeds a crowd (perfect for...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Chocolate is probably my favorite dessert out there. So when I realized I could have it for breakfast in the form of gravy, I knew I'd found something special. This breakfast-style gravy is nothing new, but once I learned about it, I had to add it to my recipe repeaters. My daughter raved about how much she loved it, and honestly, I get it, this gravy is rich, chocolatey, and perfect when served over warm biscuits. Get this Chocolate Gravy Recipe What to serve it with: Homemade Air...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I pick up a chuck roast from Costco pretty regularly, and this slow cooker pot roast has become one of my favorite ways to use it. You do a little work in the morning, then the slow cooker does everything else while you go about your day. The meat comes out so tender it practically falls apart, and those carrots and potatoes soak up all that rich, savory flavor. Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe Now, let me tell you about the gravy because this completely changed things for me. I've...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I love baking around the holidays, and these are my go-to cakes whenever I'm making something special for friends and family. Honestly, once people try these, they start specifically requesting them every year. Caribbean Rum Cake Soaked in rum syrup and moist, the famous Tortuga rum cake inspires this. It's pretty easy to put together and always a crowd-pleaser. Get this Recipe Black Cake Takes a bit more effort than the rum cake, but it's so worth it. A Caribbean staple, this cake gets...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read