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 …
The Ultimate Guide to Making Sweet and Spicy Mango Salsa
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 …
Bang Bang Shrimp
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 …
Chicken Parmesan Spicy Fusilli Pasta
Chicken Parmesan Spicy Fusilli Pasta is an amazing pasta dish combining two of my favorite Italian meals! Classic chicken parmesan sits on top of a bed of fusilli pasta made in a creamy, spicy vodka sauce. This dish is ultra comforting and makes the perfect weeknight meal. Finish the dish with chopped basil and parmesan shavings. …
Saucy Jerk Chicken Wings
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 …
Fried Catfish and Spaghetti
This fried catfish and spaghetti is a combo I never knew I needed until I had it. I don’t know what it is about this combo that makes it so good. Naturally you’d think fish and spaghetti do not go together, but this is a dish that just knocks flavor out of the park! Spaghetti in …
Harissa Chicken Thighs With Yellow Jasmine Rice
Juicy harissa chicken thighs marinated in North African harissa and spices served alongside yellow turmeric jasmine rice will take you on a trip straight to North Africa! Somedays I get in the kitchen and have no idea what I want to make. When this happens I usually just start playing around with different spice combinations until …
Easy Shrimp Boil
Inspired by my recent trip to Killer Shrimp and to the San Pedro Fish Market for their King’s of Fish Feast; I bring to you the recipe for my easy shrimp boil. Probably one of the things I miss most about living in the South are the low country boils that usually take place right around the …
Nigerian Pepper Sauce
A flavorful and versatile pepper sauce made with hot and spicy habanero peppers. Nigerian pepper sauce is one of my favorite sauces to make because of it’s versatility. If you are looking for a quick way to add some flavor and spice to a dish, then this sauce is your answer. Traditionally, this sauce is eaten …
Cajun Fried Chicken and Waffles
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 …