Okra
Jamaican Red Beans and Rice with Okra
This spin on the classic American Southern recipe for red beans and rice incorporates two key ingredients to give it a Jamaican edge … Scotch bonnet pepper and allspice. I was inspired to cook with okra more often after watching countless African home chefs on YouTube, so this recipe seemed okra-appropriate. Many thanks to Ghanian…
Gumbo with Black-Eyed Peas and Mashed Jalapeño-Yams
While traditional gumbo gets its thick texture from making a roux at the start of the recipe, for this vegan interpretation achieves a similar consistency from mixing some mashed yams into your bowl at the very end. This recipe includes making your own vegetable stock so you can either buy it or make your own…