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.
Hi Reader, This Easy Blueberry Compote is one of my summer staples. It takes just 15 minutes, uses ingredients you probably already have, and adds a bright burst of berry goodness to pancakes, yogurt bowls, cheesecake, or even a spoon right out of the jar (I won’t judge!). Get the Easy Blueberry Compote recipe here. 🫐 Bonus Idea: If you're hosting brunch or a backyard cookout, serve the compote with a cheese board. It’s amazing with brie or goat cheese and adds a sweet, seasonal touch that...
Hi Reader, In my family, we love a good potato dish — and Smothered Potatoes have been a breakfast go-to for as long as I can remember. They’re simple but packed with flavor: tender potatoes, cooked down with onions and peppers until everything’s golden and soft. We serve them up with eggs, grits, toast — or just grab a fork and dig in. If you’ve never had smothered potatoes for breakfast, this is your sign to start. 🍳 Grab the recipe here and treat yourself to a Southern classic. Happy...
Hi Reader, Funny how a small kitchen curveball can lead to a delicious discovery. I had my heart set on making pan-seared crab cakes the other day—one of my go-to seafood treats. I asked my husband to pick up lump crab meat, but instead, he came home with canned claw meat. 😱 Not exactly what I had in mind... So I pivoted. I made up a batch of crab fried rice using the canned claw meat, and let me tell you—it was so good. The claw meat worked perfectly in the rice, and at significantly less...