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Meatless Monday Ideas!

Some Tips on Baked Kale Chips

Buffalo Roasted Chickpeas

Sautéed Cabbage with Jamaican Curry

Jollof Creamed Spinach in Coconut Milk

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Missing #salsaverde from my favorite Mexican resta

Missing #salsaverde from my favorite Mexican restaurant, so it was time to get back in touch with the recipe on my blog. Trying hard to make it taste exactly like the one from the restaurant. It suspect Mexican oregano and a little white vinegar play a crucial role. #makingmexicanfood #tomatillosauce #tomatillosalsaverde #cilantrolover #makingsalsa #greensaucelove #freshcilantro #cookingfromscratch #foodfromscratch #comidamexicana🇲🇽 #mexicanfoodlover #tomatillorecipe #salsarecipe #tomatillolove

Been missing the curry #quinoasalad with #tahinis

Been missing the curry #quinoasalad with #tahinisauce from my favorite lunchtime spot in Manhattan ... @bitenyc. So I took matters into my own hands but couldn't resist adding #poachedeggs because I'm a lifelong #egglover🍳 . Used the tahini dressing recipe from @epicurious but added a little smoked paprika. When runny egg yolk meets tahini sauce the flavor is heavenly. #meatlesssalad #curryquinoasalad #curryquinoa #superfoods #quinoabowl #meatlessbowl #saladpics #saladsofinstagram #freshveggies #currylover #yellowcurryrecipe #curryanything #saladlovers #poachedeggporn #poachedeggsofinstagram #poachedeggperfection #quinoalover #healthyeatingideas #vegetarianmeals

Was in the mood for buffalo wings but didn't want

Was in the mood for buffalo wings but didn't want to deal with the physical effects of consuming an entire plate of meat, so this easy idea of Broiled Buffalo Cauliflower happened on the blog. #buffalocauliflower #buffalocauliflowerbites #meatlesssnacks #cauliflowerrecipes #spicycooking #buffalosauceoneverything #buffalosauceaddict #cauliflowerwings #vegansnacks #spicyveganfood #spicyfoodporn #veggiesnacks #spicyveggies #broiledvegetables #meatlessmondayrecipe #ilovecauliflower #spicycauliflower

I must say that with it's been nice getting re-acq

I must say that with it's been nice getting re-acquainted with my neighborhood of #astoriaqueens in the midst of all the seclusion nowadays. I get so caught up in my 9 to 5, plus testing recipes and producing my own blog content that I forget to do simple things like go to the park. I worked out in this park when I first moved here 16 years ago and it seems like just yesterday. #astoriapark #astoriany #queensnyc #nycparks #triborobridge #queensnewyorkcity #astoriaresident #stayinghealthy #nycfitness #goingforarun #blackhealthmatters #healthymindandbody #astoriagreengrass #astorialife #iloveastoria #jogginginthepark

One of these days I'll learn how to make an actual

One of these days I'll learn how to make an actual quiche instead of taking the easy way out with a #frittata. With so much extra time nowadays, it might be sooner than later. #eggrecipes #eggaddiction #eggseggseggs #eggsellent #iloveeggs🍳 #easyrecipesathome #skilletcooking #spinachrecipes #homemadefood #comfortfood #brunchfood #eggsallday #cookingeggs101 #frittatas #ilovecookingathome #goatcheeselover #goatcheeserecipes #

When you get to the store and all the bacon is gon

When you get to the store and all the bacon is gone but noone thought to reach for this #smokedporkloin. I'm not even mad because it's nice to not have something so greeeezy. #healthierchoices #leanmeats #freshspinach #choppedspinach #cookingfromscratch #porkpics #cookingpork #porklovers🐷 #cookinglight #freshgarlic #choppedgarlic #garliclover #makingbreakfast #breakfastfood #onadiet #eatmoregreens #greenfood

Put some green @elyucateco_hotsauce in my #guac in

Put some green @elyucateco_hotsauce in my #guac instead of fresh jalapenos and used it as a spread for my #salmonpatty sandwich with #mulitgrainbread. #salmoncroquettes #salmonsandwich #freshfood #sandwichporn🍞 #guacamoleburger #elyucatecohotsauce #pescatarianfood #elyucateco #pescatarianrecipes #fishsandwich #freshguacamole #sandwichlovers #sandwichgram #instafoodbloggers #freshveggies #greenfoodlovers #greenhotsauce #hotsaucelover #

Time to get back in touch with my recipe for #guac

Time to get back in touch with my recipe for #guac (blog link in my bio) which omits tomatoes and uses lots of lime juice and crunchy white onion. Stores are crazy and noone thinks to go for these #nutritious gems. Stocked up on pairs of unripe #avocados at different stages and put them on a ripening schedule. #guacamolerecipe #avocadolove #aguacate🥑 #avocadoporn #freshfoodmatters #greenfoods #guacamolelover #makingguac #foodphoto #mexicanfoodlover #mexicanfoodporn #guacrecipe #nutritiousfoods #cookinghealthyfood

Working from home means I can clean the grill and

Working from home means I can clean the grill and get ready for #balconybarbecue with @brothashakespeare in #astoriaqueensny while multitasking with my 9 to 5 on a Friday. People walking by say they can smell our chicken from two blocks away in #astoriapark. #tgif #barbecuechicken #webergrill #cookingchicken #chickenvideos #cookingathome #stayhomechallenge #springbbq #safeathome #chickentonight #ifeellikechickentonight #drumsticks🍗 #darkmeat #chickenlovers🍗 #everyoneloveschicken #jerkchicken #onthebbq #astorianyc #astoriaeatsoutside #iloveastoria

It's an #omelette kinda of morning with #cherrytom

It's an #omelette kinda of morning with #cherrytomatoes🍅 , broccoli, spinach, garlic and Gruyere cheese. It broke, but in the most beautiful way. And now you can actually get a peek at what's inside. #eggrecipes #breakfastfood #eggaddict #veggieomelette #omeletteoftheday #spinachrecipes #beautifulfood #cookingeggs #veggielover #meatlessmeal #nomeatchallenge #foodart #eatingmyveggies #nomeattoday

Full recipe on the blog ... had some fun today wit

Full recipe on the blog ... had some fun today with #srirachasauce, #oliveoilmayo by @hellmannsmayonnaise, and #cruciferousveggies combined with matchstick #carrots in making a #kaleslaw. A frequent patron of my food (you know who you are @onekmbo) once told me everything tastes really good but everything is #spicy. The truth is that I can't help it. I'm a lifelong #spicyfoodaddict and #spicyfoodlover. It's kinda my thing. #sriracharecipes #srirachamayo #kalesalad #kalerecipes #spicyrecipes #srirachaoneverything #slawrecipe #kalelover #meatlessrecipe #rawfoodrecipes #freshvegetables #veggieporn #eatyourveggies #colorfulfood #micronutrients #kindahealthy #mayorecipes #srirachalover #foodphotography

Sautéed some #collardgreens in some no-salt Mrs.

Sautéed some #collardgreens in some no-salt Mrs. Dash seasoning (plus a little kosher salt, I cheated), garlic, black pepper, allspice and fresh lemon juice to go with this Jamaican jerk #bakedchicken. #chickenandgreens #chickenleg #collardgreens #sauteedgreens #greensrecipe #greenfood #collards #blackfoodbloggers #healthysoulfood #eatgreens #chickentonight #cookingchicken #havesomegreens #havesomechicken #chickenpics #ketomeals #ketocooking #tryingketo #crispychicken #neosoulfood

Red beans with sweet potatoes on their way to comp

Red beans with sweet potatoes on their way to completion after about 4 hours of #lownslowcooking ... goes perfect with chicken and greens. #sweetpotatolove #sweetpotatosoul #sweetpotatorecipes #stovetopcooking #cookingbeans #homemadefood #comfortfood #blackfoodie #homecook #redbeansoup #ilovebeans #sweetpotatodiet #yumm #spicyandsweet #sweetpotatosoup

Stuck inside working my 9 to 5 remotely and making

Stuck inside working my 9 to 5 remotely and making something happen with whatever ingredients I have available in my kitchen ... kinda like a @hellskitchenfox challenge except I have all day instead of 45 minutes. Red beans with sweet potatoes it is. It's literally a combination of recipes from my blog ... a hybrid between my Jamaican Red Beans 'n rice and my Vegan Gumbo. #redbeans #sweetpotatorecipes #veganrecipes #legumes @hellskitchenfan #blackfoodbloggers @goyafoods #freshthyme #meatlessrecipe #meatlessideas #beanrecipes #foodwithflavour #freshfood #cookingfromscratch #soulful #soulfood #healthysoulfood #plantbasedmeal #plantbasedcooking #choppedonions #cookstagram #instacook #foodphotography #aerialshot

Meatless Monday extending into Tuesday with this J

Meatless Monday extending into Tuesday with this Jamaican curry quinoa salad with tahini dressing. Took some leftover cooked quinoa and applied the same technique as my Satuéed Jamaican Curry Cabbage recipe on the blog, link in my bio.#curryloversunite #curryrecipe #jamaicancurrypowder #yellowcurry #vegantoday #vegbowl #veganmeal #ilovecurry #currylovers #quinoarecipe #fusioncooking #quinoabowl #veganbowl #healthyfoodporn #meatlessrecipe #curryquinoa #healtycooking #healthymeal #superfood #meatlesssalad

Working from home and eating from home means I can

Working from home and eating from home means I can have access to my #vegetariansandwich bar with just one 180-degree swivel of my computer chair. All ya need is good bread, @sabra #hummus, some spicy cheese, marinated kale, #grilledzucchini, condiments @mailleus #honeymustard and @hellmannsmayonnaise #oliveoilmayo #freshcutveggies from a mandolin slicer. #freshveggiesarethebest #meatlesssandwich #eatveggies #redoinions #sandwichlover #sandwichtime #healthysandwich #sandwichesrule #meatlessmonday #meatlesstoday #nomeattoday #cucumber🥒 #cucumberlove #veggieporn #hummussandwich

So... about this whole concept of zucchini "noodle

So... about this whole concept of zucchini "noodles" ... no need to buy a spiralizer when you have a #mandolinslicer with attachments. Just have to be careful with the blade ... either wear thimbles or use a butter knife as a protector. #zucchininoodles #kitchenhacks #kitchenhacks101 #healthycooking #veggiemealprep #veggieprep #zucchinispaghetti #nocarbs #nocarbmeals #italiancooking #healthyitalianfood #notpasta #zucchinilover #cookinglight #onadiet #zoodles

Taking a #fusionfoodie approach to St. Patrick’s

Taking a #fusionfoodie approach to St. Patrick’s Day this year with my Mexican Shepherd’s Pie using succulent #braisedbeef swimming in a #chipotlesauce reduction with a handful of fragrant #culantro. Find the full recipe via the blog link in my bio.
Yeah I’m a bit Irish but this is the most prominent #irishfood dish that ever really grabbed my attention. As a #spicyfoodaddict and lover of authentic #Mexicanflavors, this classic Irish #comfortfood dish was due for my own interpretation. #irishfood #mashedpotatoes #mexicanirish #spicybeef #stpatricksday #chipotlelife #meatnpotatoes #foodandculture #ilovemexicanfood #abitirish #abitspicy #latinfusioncuisine #beefrecipes
#potatorecipe #casserole
#instagood #

I do meatless meals twice a day, but weekends are

I do meatless meals twice a day, but weekends are my time to have a #cheatday in my diet. Well, actually cheat days (plural). Now getting ready for #weekendcooking and feeling like #chickentonight ... finally bought an air fryer and these #airfried #buffalowings are slowly becoming our Friday night ritual. My boyfriend is the #frymaster so I'm still trying to lock down his specific procedure, but will certainly post it to my blog once I get it right. #airfriedchicken #airfriedwings #buffalochicken #couplescooking #everyonelovechicken #chickenlovers😍 #drummetsofinstagram #hotwings #hotfoodlover #spicychicken #spicyfoodporn #blackhomecooks #instafood #chickenporn #chickenwings #cookstagram #spicyfoodrules #airfriedfood #meatlovers

Meatless #frittatarecipe with goat cheese, sliced

Meatless #frittatarecipe with goat cheese, sliced garlic, #artichokehearts, and #cherrytomatoes topped with melted Swiss cheese inspired by a @gordongram video. Bringing it to the office instead of buying an overpriced breakfast. Kinda looks like @officialpacman ... what can I say, I'm still an 80s kid at heart. #officefood #eggrecipe #iloveeggs #meltedcheese #cheeseporn🧀 #castironcooking #brunchfoodporn #vegetarian #vegetarianmeal #skilletmeals #cheeselover

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