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I remember the first time I had rice and peas. It was on Thanksgiving at my cousin’s grandmother’s house. My cousins happen to be half Guyanese so there were a lot of their traditional dishes present. Me being a lover of all things ethnic, immediately fell in love with ALL of the dishes. The one dish …

Don’t you just love recipes that only require you to use just one pot or pan to do majority of your cooking? …

Jollof Rice, a classic Nigerian rice dish flavored with tomatoes, peppers, and lots of seasonings. Rice is in order! For those of you who don’t know; I am a rice fiend! I could eat rice 100 times a day and still not be satisfied. One of my all time favorite rice dishes is a classic Nigerian …

Plantains are one of the most versatile and flavorful fruits that can be used in many ways, both sweet and savory. In this blog post, I am going to share one of the most popular ways to prepare them – fried! Fried plantains have a delicious taste and texture, crispy on the outside and soft on …

Summer is always the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing snack, and nothing beats a good mango salsa. The sweet and tangy flavors of a classic mango salsa are already amazing, but when you add a hint of spice, it takes it to a whole new level. I’ll be sharing my ultimate guide to making sweet …

This Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo is EVERYTHING! It’s downright comforting, rich, and decadent! A dark, delicious roux filled with tender chicken, smoked sausage, and vegetables. This is one recipe you’re going to want to keep in rotation! INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO Olive Oil Chicken Thighs Salt and Black Pepper Andouille Sausages Vegetable …

Creamy, sweet, and spicy, this bang bang shrimp recipe will have you licking your fingers and craving more! Tastes just like the popular Bonefish Grill appetizer, maybe even better! 😏 While there are so many delicious ways to prepare shrimp; making the shrimp this way has to be one of my favorites! The sauce on the …

This Coconut Shrimp Curry packs tons of flavor and is super easy to make! Juicy, delicious shrimp cooked in a creamy coconut curry that’s perfect as a quick and easy meal! I love this shrimp curry recipe because it comes together so quickly with minimal effort! This curry is packed full of aromatic spices and delicious …

These saucy jerk chicken wings are my favorite way to make jerk chicken! Full of flavor and ridiculously easy to make; this is a recipe that I find myself coming back to time and time again. If you are a saucy wing lover, then you will LOVE these saucy jerk chicken wings. I like to think …

Juicy Thai Basil Chicken Skewers grilled in a ginger, Thai basil, coconut milk, and soy sauce marinade. How delicious does that sound?! This recipe is full of Asian-inspired flavors, and is BIG on flavor. It’s a great recipe to make to spice up your week night meals, and its also an amazing entertaining recipe. Whenever I’m …