In searching for ways to jazz up cauliflower rice, I wanted a less-carb version of the classic Puerto Rican rice and beans. A quick sauté using Puerto Rican sofrito and achiote oil offers an easy, flavorful option. Sofrito is simply a blend of specific herbs, aromatics and peppers that get blended up in a food…
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Skillet-Charred Sweet Potato “Cold Cuts”
Sweet potato recipes have historically been very time-intensive procedures. However, all it takes is a mandolin slicer to turn this classic American-Southern Soul Food ingredient into a fixing for a sandwich or wrap. Even better … it only requires 20 minutes of cooking. It’s as easy as cooking bacon but not as messy and much…
Jollof Stewed Okra
This stewed okra is a quick and easy side dish to whip up. If you ever tried making my vegan style Jollof Rice, there will definitely be extra Jollof tomato “stew” base to use in other recipes. You could have stored this in the freezer, or to make it fresh simply refer back to the…
Easy Jerk Chicken from the Jar
While researching recipes for jerk chicken I found many people tend to add their own “other” ingredients. People add all sorts of non-traditional items including parsley, nutmeg, or even soy sauce. However, I really wanted to experience the traditional version of this amazing Jamaican comfort food so I, again, turned to YouTube. From researching the…
Green Ingredient Omelettes
Most of us could use more green vegetables in our diets and aside from having a salad, omelettes are the next easiest and more exciting way to enjoy endless green combinations. For pork lovers, if you’re tired of using bacon and dealing with its grease, then try a similar and leaner alternative of smoked pork chop….