Anyone who knows me, knows that soup is my least favorite thing to eat. However it has it’s place. Especially when the digestive system needs a break after a long vacation of eating all the things, or a holiday weekend of feasting…
Guava Jerk Chicken Kebabs with Zucchini Shallot CousCous
September 22, 2020Some folks are surprised to learn that I eat meat. Perhaps I give off vegan vibes. But in all transparency, I LOVE vegan food. It’s delicious and my body appreciates the ease in digestion. But let’s be clear. I grew up an…
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce *Vegan + Gluten Free
May 18, 2020Did I tell you about the time that I went on a date to Intermezzos in Atlanta. I won’t bore you with the details of the guy . . .because what I ate was so much more interesting. (Side bar: did…
Let’s be real. When it’s the Holidays, I wanna eat. I’m not interested in considering how much fiber I’m getting and whether I have enough greens or if there is too much sugar or any other frigging calculations. I’m interested in all…
Vegan Maafe (Senegalese Groundnut Stew)
January 19, 2019…
The first time I had callaloo was in Jamaica. It was dark green, with distinguishable leaves and full of vibrant pepper. I didn’t love it, but it was part of a complete breakfast so I swallowed it. Later in life, I made…
The ingredients came to me in a dream and I took to the kitchen to bring this smokey, spicy, satisfying soup to life. Part of the process is making a spice mix to flavor your soup. I was inspired to use…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple, Rosemary and Pumpkin Seed Brittle
January 9, 2016Made a New Year, New You Resolution? But your cravings for Sweet and Creamy won’t let you live? I got you. Before you reach for pudding or ice-cream or anything of the sort – let’s try this. It’s soup (not dessert) but…
Moroccan Pizza with Merguez Lamb Sausage and Roasted Veggies
September 8, 2014At the age of 8, I worked diligently in school and kept up with my weekly readings so that I could win a complimentary Pizza Hut Personal Pan Supreme Pizza. I think I won almost every month. There was something about that buttery crispness…