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My Forking Life | Easy and Delicious Recipes

Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.

beef shanks in dutch oven
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The Cut of Beef You're Probably Overlooking

Hi Reader, I wanted to share this braised beef shanks recipe with you because it's one of those dishes that looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but it's actually pretty straightforward. GET THIS RECIPE The meat becomes so tender that it literally falls off the bone, and the sauce is rich and savory, with a hint of Caribbean flair from allspice and ginger. Beef shanks cost about half the price of short ribs or oxtail, so you get that restaurant-quality meal without the...

bell peppers recipe

Hi Reader, I'm sharing my Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe today, and I think you'll love it. These are packed with a savory filling that's hearty, flavorful, and honestly, they look as good as they taste. GET THE RECIPE What I love about this dish is how easily it can be customized. You can stick with the classic version or throw in your own twist. Either way, they always turn out amazing. Watch me make it step-by-step I filmed the whole process for you! Watch the full recipe video on YouTube and...

brunswick stew on spoon

Hi Reader, Brunswick stew is the ultimate comfort food. It's hearty, soul-warming, and bursting with rich, smoky flavor. What makes it brilliant is how it transforms whatever you have on hand into something spectacular. Got leftover pork from last night's dinner? Perfect. Some chicken that needs using up? Even better. Toss in whatever vegetables are sitting in your fridge, add some beans, and you've got a meal that tastes like it took all day to make. Get this Recipe Happy Cooking, Tanya...

garlic parm chicken in skillet

Hi Reader, This garlic parmesan spatchcock chicken recipe has been one of my absolute go-to recipes for many years, and it consistently impresses anyone who tries it. I love to make this dish whenever I want to create an elegant and sophisticated dinner at home. I roast the chicken in a large cast-iron pan, then top it with a simple yet amazing garlic parmesan sauce. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe Now, let me tell you why spatchcocking is a game-changer if you've never tried it: 🔥 What is...

chart of cream of mushroom soup steps

Hi Reader, Is it soup season yet? Because I'm already there. This cream of mushroom soup has been my go-to for years. It's rich, cozy, and the kind of thing that makes everything feel better. 👉🏾 Here's the soup recipe: Cream of Mushroom Soup A few tips that really make this soup: 🍄 Baby bella mushrooms work better than regular white ones as they have more flavor. Cook them down for the full 10-15 minutes until they've really softened. 🥄 Heavy-bottomed pot - saves you from burning the bottom....

pinto beans in pot

Hi Reader, There's nothing like a pot of beans made with smoked meat that screams comfort. I made my Southern Style Pinto Beans last week, and they filled the whole house with that good smell. Well, to me it smells good, my 7-year-old felt differently lol. 👉🏾 Here's the recipe: Southern Style Pinto Beans This is comfort food at its best, classic Southern cooking that's budget-friendly and feeds the whole family. Plus, these beans taste even better the next day. New Long-Form Video I'm excited...

zuppa toscana in dutch oven with spoon picking it up

Hi Reader, I've been a fan of this potato and sausage soup, aka Zuppa Toscana, for ages. With it getting cooler, I'm all about the comfort food, and this one is perfect for those quick weeknight dinners when you want something that'll actually fill you up. Seriously, I get FULL off this soup, not something I can say about most soups! Get this Recipe This soup is everything you want when the weather gets chilly: 🥄 Creamy but not heavy – It has that perfect rich texture without being too much 🥄...

meatloaf on plate with mashed potatoes and peas

Hi Reader, I've been making this meatloaf for years, and it's one of those recipes that just works. Simple, satisfying, and the kind of thing that makes dinner feel easy even on busy nights. 👉🏾 Here's my tried-and-true meatloaf recipe Now, here's the thing about meatloaf - it's all about the little details that make it extraordinary instead of just "meh": 🥩 The Meat Mix – I like using 85/15 ground beef as it has enough fat and flavor, but not too much to make the meatloaf greasy. Some people...

smothered chicken in a pan with spoon picking up chicken

Hi Reader, You know how sometimes you make something and it completely surprises someone? That happened to me with this smothered chicken recipe. My mom is Caribbean, so she gets her Southern food exposure through me. When I made this dish for her, she couldn't stop talking about the gravy and how tender the chicken was. Coming from someone who knows her way around bold flavors, that was high praise! Smothered Chicken Recipe This is comfort food at its absolute best. Chicken thighs coated in...

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Hi Reader, I love biscuits, but man, the traditional ones are kind of a pain to make. All that cutting cold butter into flour, then rolling and cutting... I just don't have time for all that most days. These mayonnaise drop biscuits are a good replacement when I need a quick and easy biscuit. These biscuits are incredibly simple to make: just stir the ingredients in a bowl, place them on a baking sheet, and bake until golden and done. Mayonnaise Biscuit Recipe The best part? These beauties...