After obsessing over countless recipes on Jollof Rice from African cooks on YouTube, I have arrived at this recipe which follows more of a Ghanian style and does not use meat. There is an ongoing culinary debate about how this recipe is made between countries, so feel free to read up for more insight. Long-story…
Sriracha-Ginger Coleslaw
If you’re in the mood for coleslaw but looking for a spicy edge and not into all the mayonnaise, then consider this vegan alternative featuring Sriracha sauce and grated ginger. If you really miss the mayo, I’m sure you could add it at your own risk quite successfully. Ingredients • 1 juice of 1 large…
Black-Eyed Pea Dip with Roasted Garlic
Consider this super simple method of cooking black-eyed peas to impress any Southern/Soul food aficionados in your life. Roasting garlic is a crucial step you certainly don’t want to skip, as it takes only 20 minutes and ideal to be done in a toaster oven. Once the peas are cooked (about one hour), you just…
Homefries
These crispy, well-seasoned, oven-made homefries can enhance any meal if you just follow just a few simple concepts. Be sure to briefly boil them (for just a few minutes) prior to seasoning, don’t be shy with the seasonings, and use extreme temperatures. You can achieve similar results using one of two methods — frying in…
Fried Yam Fixings
These sweet, crispy bits of shallow-fried yams can be a relatively healthy addition to any sandwich, wrap, salad topping, or a snack by itself. No matter if you are vegan, vegetarian, or meat-loving, these fixings work with literally everything. Be on the lookout for a hand-held matchstick slicer (pictured down below), available online or any…