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 …
Gyros are one of my favorite wraps to make and these suya spiced salmon wraps is a play on that. Where gyros are Mediterranean, these wraps is inspired by Nigerian street food thanks to the suya spice. The suya spice is a blend of spices that consist of ground peanuts, ginger powder, cayenne pepper and …
The title for this recipe is as simple as putting this salad together. But make no mistake that this will be the summer salad of your dreams. Bold statements but the flavors are guaranteed to make this salad the salad of the summer. I share a lot of my salad recipes because I live on …
It’s not summer without a barbecue on a nice sunny day or long weekend. Between the food, drinks, friends and family, it is something we all look forward to. Now let’s focus on the food side and this creamy calabrian pasta salad. This recipe will definitely stand out at any barbecue. You’ve had the potato …
If you are like me and love bread then you will love this panzanella salad. I mean a salad where bread is the main event is definitely okay with me. Since bread is involved in a huge way in this recipe, I had to make sure that the dressing was fitting. Typically, panzanella is dressed …
Do you ever get tired of having the same salads over and over again? The good news is that we have come a long way from a couple lettuce leaves and croutons. I live on salads during the summer time and I also like to switch it up when I can. Thankfully, there are no …
With the temperatures warming up and summer approaching, we can all look forward to grilling season. One of my summer go tos are salads and here is a recipe I came up with using leftover jicama. This salad is really easy to make and comes together in a few minutes. You will need a melon …
Muffaletta is a sandwich that originated in New Orleans by Italian immigrants. If you have ever been to that side of the country you may have tried the ever popular beignets. This recipe is a take on another favorite which is stuffed in a butterflied chicken then grilled. The sandwich is made up of a …
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, …
Okra is one of those vegetables that is available at most grocers but people rarely use or incorporate it into their meals. I grew up having okra in my mom’s homemade stews and remember their slimy gooey texture. If you have ever had gumbo, then you may have had okra. Its slimy texture can be …
