Unlike white and yellow cornmeal, blue corn meal is sweeter, heartier and nutty. It can be used just like you would use yellow or white cornmeal and tends to have more protein. These blueberry scones were inspired by Bobby Flay’s recipe for blue cornmeal pancakes which I had recently. With my very first bite into …
Ebelskivers or aebelskivers are a Danish style pancake that is spherical in shape. It is made in a special pan that results in a fluffier, lighter pancake or donut hole. The name sounds terrifying, however it is really just an oval pancake. Adding the apple cider to this recipe is so seasonally fitting. You have …
Oatmeal is the one breakfast food I seem to have consistently in the winter months. My bowl of oatmeal consist of oats, banana and almond butter with a drizzle of maple syrup. Guava and toasted coconut oatmeal is a shift from the usual and does not disappoint. I remember having red guava so many times …
You probably have had mac & cheese before but what exactly is Jollof Mac & Cheese? Jollof is one of, if not the most popular, West African dish. It’s a one pot dish with a reddish color derived from a stew base consisting of tomatoes. I had jollof rice many times growing up in Nigeria …
I seem to be falling more and more in love with plantains as I explore different ways to use them. This breakfast sandwich is the perfect way to start your day. Air fried plantain, egg and mashed avocado all go into this breakfast sandwich that is bound to keep you full. One of the reasons …
Carrots are extremely versatile. They can be added to almost any meal and are pretty inexpensive year-round. I often use them in salads during the summertime or roast them in the fall and winter months to enjoy as a side dish. One of my favorite side dish preparations is to transform them into hot honey …
It’s that time of the year again when cooler temperatures call for warm comforting meals. Having fall vegetables on hand, like squash, brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, definitely comes in handy. For this side dish, I am using one of my favorite vegetables along with togarashi spice for some heat. I love using brussels sprouts …
You are probably thinking another plantain recipe? How many different ways can you use a plantain? Hold my beer please. How about Gnocchi? And I still have two more recipes in development. Gnocchi is an Italian variety of pasta made with flour, potato and eggs. The mixture is rolled out, cut into half inch sized …
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 …
Affogato is an italian dessert that consists of ice cream and a shot of espresso. I enjoy trying to get creative with what I have and this is a healthy yet elegant dessert that is perfect for an after meal treat. I wasn’t sure if the flavors would work but it all came together just …
