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 fried yam matchsticks can be an exciting 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…
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…
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…
Sautéed Collard Greens
This recipe for sautéed collard greens does not involve the traditional method of preparation in which the greens endure hours of simmering with a ham hock or smoked turkey wing. Instead, you can try this vegan option in only 20 minutes of cooking time. The introduction of a few key ingredients gives this dish what…