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Can we talk about combining cuisines? Do we call it fusion? A mash-up? Well let me just tell you; this Creole Shrimp Mofongo is a mix of Caribbean, Puerto Rican, and Creole cuisines; and it couldn’t be anymore delicious! When it comes to cooking; I am heavily influenced by a multitude of cultures. Being African and …

This post is sponsored by the Crock-Pot® brand. All opinions are mine alone. I absolutely love the Crock-Pot® brand!  For years, it’s been an amazing way to help with time management in the kitchen whenever I am short on time and need to get dinner on the table fast. Not only that, but it’s such a …

Easily one of my favorite dishes to serve, I love having Cajun Red Beans and Rice around the holidays. It just makes me think of home and downright Southern comfort food. This post is sponsored by the Crock-Pot® brand. All opinions are mine alone. Growing up in Georgia, the first time I had this dish was …

Crazy delicious Cajun flavors in this creamy, decadent Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage and shrimp; perfect for both entertaining and weeknight dinners! Variety is the spice of life! I love taking a classic, simple pasta dish and turning it up with flavor. For me, flavor is everything! It can make or break a dish, and it’s …

Braised beef ragu with creamy parmesan polenta, a hearty, flavorful tomato sauce with beautiful braised and slow cooked meat on top of a smooth and creamy polenta! I am so in love with this recipe for a slew of reasons… Who doesn’t love meat that’s been browned and cooked low and slow for hours?A hearty tomato …

This 3 cheese jalapeno popper dip is here to get the party started! An easy recipe for game day, La Brea Bakery’s 3 cheese semolina loaf is turned into a bread bowl stuffed with jalapenos, cheese, and bacon and is sure to be a hit at your next Superbowl Party! Thank you to La Brea Bakery …

Spicy African grilled chicken, this Peri Peri Chicken is easy to make and PACKED with delicious spicy and tangy flavors! I cannot believe how long it has taken me to share this peri peri chicken recipe with you all! This chicken recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat chicken, and is the ultimate comfort …

Seasoned flavorful Middle Eastern Chicken with turmeric rice is a meal the whole family will love. It’s super easy to make, and makes a great weeknight meal because it’s fast to prepare and all made in one pot. The ultimate comfort food, but with a healthy twist! I absolutely love this Middle Eastern Chicken recipe because it …

Fried chicken and waffles are probably number one on my comfort food list. I don’t know what it is about the two together, but one bite instantly transports me to a happy place. Since moving to LA, whenever I had a hankering for fried chicken and waffles I would always visit Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. In …

As we continue to face the realities of systemic racism and the oppression of black lives in America there comes a point where silence is no longer option. Food has always been political, and while I realize this is just a food blog… I cannot be silent on this matter. Over the last couple of days …