When I picked out blackberries at the market I had no idea what I would be making. I thought it would be perfect just using it fresh over pancake and/or waffles. Then I decided I have to give you all something this week. This is where the Roasted Blackberry Almond Butter Maple Syrup came to …
I tend not to do proteins as much as I did in the past which is one of the reasons I post a lot of my meatless and satisfying recipes. Sometimes, I just need a good burger with all the fixings just the way Five Guys does it. Some other times I go for something …
Poutine is a dish with ties to Quebec, Canada. I had my doubts when i heard of crispy fries underneath a layer of gravy. I was a little hesitant to try this Canadian raved about dish but curiosity got the best of me. I have to say some places get poutine right and I thought …
I remember being introduced to limoncello years ago by my fiancee’s step dad. It definitely had a good punch to it but it quickly grew on me. I found a way to take this after dinner treat and incorporate it into these limoncello ricotta pancakes. The limoncello is added into the batter mix which cooks …
Ebelskivers are something I make on occasion on the weekends as they are similar to pancakes. These ebelskivers are stuffed with a creamy cannoli filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. I recently made an apple cider ebelskiver recipe which is also available via the clickable link. This recipe is very easy to make and …
A few months ago I tried, and subsequently made a recipe using, blue cornmeal. I still can’t get over my recipe for blue cornmeal scones. I wanted to use blue cornmeal again and these blue cornmeal cookies were the result. As mentioned in my other recipe, blue cornmeal is not widely available but can be …
Orzo is another form of pasta that is commonly used in North America which is shaped in the form of rice. It is very versatile and absorbs flavors well as you will see in this Za’atar shrimp and orzo recipe. Za’atar is a middle eastern spice that boasts bold flavors with spices like sumac, sesame, …
Limes are so versatile and can be used to add a little bit of acidity to recipes, cocktails and more. I always have a handful of limes at home and they comes in handy almost every single day. Limeade is a sweetened lime flavored drink that is combined with sparkling water for a refreshing summer …
Kimchi is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States and has been gaining popularity with dishes like kimchi fried rice. After hearing so much about it, I finally decided to buy some when I saw it in the market a few months ago. I first tried using it in a kimchi fried which, …
We all have busy schedules and some nights we just need something fast for dinner. Fried rice is one of those quick meals that I can easily put on the table in fifteen minutes or less, especially if I use frozen cauliflower rice. Add in a few veggies and some protein, like shrimp which is …
Have you ever had one of those weeks when everything goes wrong? Or maybe something goes wrong that consumes your whole week? For the second time in 5 years, the compressor in our fridge died. We always have a fully stocked refrigerator and had just gone grocery shopping the day prior. Rotting food along with …
Here we go with another recipe using one of my favorite ingredients, plantains! If you have already checked out my other recipes, you may have come across my plantain waffles. If not, make sure to check it out and of course enjoy this recipe! There’s a chance you may have had croquettes before. If so, …
Since bananas are already commonly used in smoothies, it should come as no surprise that someone discovered/transformed them into an “ice cream” a few years back. Banana nice cream is probably one of the easiest “ice creams” to make. Throw a few slices of frozen banana and your choice of milk into a food processor, …
Brussels sprouts….you either love them or you hate them. There is no in between. When I first came across these vegetables, resembling mini cabbages, I was intrigued and quickly fell in love with them. Brussels sprouts come from the same group of species as broccoli, cabbage, collard greens and kale. They are about the size …
Waffles, nothing we don’t already know about but the question is how do you like it? Waffles are always on the menu every weekend and I am always finding ways to spice it up. I prefer to used protein mix made by Kodiak cake because of the quality. For the berries, I tried something new …
Don’t let the spice fool you but this recipe is packed with so much flavor. This au gratin recipe makes use of some homemade vadouvan spice. This spice is later incorporated into the cheese sauce that goes over thinly sliced sweet potatoes. Au gratin simply means covered with cheese and browned or broiled which is …
My goal every Christmas is to create an original cookie recipe. I love this time of the year when everyone makes cookies and we all get to share some of those goodies. This recipe came to life when I saw Justin Chapple’s chocolate pretzel crinkle cookies. I brainstormed a little and put together this crinkle …
Want a reason to have breakfast for tacos? This is one of the many reasons and quite possibly one option you never had. This plantain breakfast taco recipe is easy to make and comes together in no time. I know I say this all the time but my recipes are meant to come together with …
Thanksgiving is around the corner once again and I am looking forward to a nice meal and of course the resulting food coma. This black garlic mashed potatoes probably not something you have tried before but worth it. I mean I am willing to put this recipe up against your grandmas mash. It is packed …
Some mornings I crave a complete breakfast that includes the usual eggs, bread and potatoes. If I go all out then I love making home fries with the potatoes. You really don’t need much to season your home fries but you can take it to the next level with elote seasoning. Trader’s Joes elote seasoning …
While we are in the midst of pumpkin season, I give you these pumpkin spice oat and pecan cookies. You probably saw my first pumpkin recipe already if you are reading this. Pumpkin is now growing on me but I love that pumpkin puree is not so overpowering. I am here for the spice mix …
This one is for all the pumpkin lovers out there and let me be honest, I am not a huge pumpkin anything fan. But for the sake of fall and everything fall I give you this pumpkin risotto recipe. What makes this different from other pumpkin risotto recipes? Well for one, it is spicy but …
This crispy jollof burrito is another take on an African staple. I previously made a jollof mac and cheese which is posted on here as well. Jollof rice is an tomato infused rice dish with just enough spice to bring flavor and heat. I especially love having it on cold days because I know it …
