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Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots

Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots

These Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots are sweet, savory and delicious, an ideal side dish for holiday cooking. I always buy of a 1 pound bag of carrots when I do my grocery shopping but end up throwing them away because I forget to cook them READ MORE

Easy Chopped Broccoli Salad

Easy Chopped Broccoli Salad

I wanted a simple broccoli salad recipe and most broccoli salads that I found had mayo, cheese and bacon. So I figured I would create a quick, easy broccoli salad to my taste. I always have ACV (apple cider vinegar with the mother) without mayo, READ MORE

Jamaican Salt Fish (Bacalao)

Jamaican Salt Fish (Bacalao)

Jamaican salt fish (Bacalao), rice, fried plantains with avocado! Say that 10 x’s fast. This dish is delicious and flavorful with simple ingredients. Apart from the salted cod needing to soak to decrease the saltiness, this meal takes about 15 minutes! The flavors are off the charts! Hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!

This simple Salt Fish recipe is a family favorite. I grew up eating this dish at least once a month. We would have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean it is enjoyed by many. After the cod is desalted (soaked in water to remove the excess salt), it is then torn into pieces and sautéed with onions, peppers, fresh thyme and other spices. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is known as Bacalao. This is a super quick and easy recipe.

Key Ingredients for Jamaican Salt Fish (Bacalao)

Key Ingredients for Jamaican Salt Fish (Bacalao)
Jamaican Salt fish, rice, fried plantains with avocado! Say that 10 x’s fast. This dish is delicious and flavorful with simple ingredients. Apart from the salted cod needing to soak to decrease the saltiness, this meal takes about 15 minutes! The flavors are off the charts. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we do!
Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

I love TOSTONES!! So much so that for one whole week we made crispy Tostones and ate it with every meal! They are so tasty and CRUNCHY! Oh my goodness! I once made them for a dinner party of 15. I made 72 of them READ MORE

Easy Meatballs

Easy Meatballs

Here’s a quick and easy meatball recipe for dinner any night of the week. It is loaded with rich flavors and combined with a zesty tomato sauce. Serve over your favorite Pasta. Enjoy! I really enjoy making these meatballs because they are super quick to READ MORE

Easy Guacamole

Easy Guacamole

This Easy Guacamole recipe is by far one of the easiest recipes! I love guacamole. It is refreshing and just dances all over my taste buds. I remember the first time I had it in a Mexican restaurant in Manhattan with some warm tortilla chips. I was hooked forever! The creaminess of the avocados were amazing. Since that time, I now have guacamole once a month (or maybe twice or three times).

AVOCADOS

Picking the right one can be an art. I know gently getting rid of the stem can reveal a bright green color underneath and that can show if you will have a good one. Also, gently pressing on the skin can also prove to be helpful in the selection process.

HAAS VS GREEN AVOCADOS

The Haas avocados have more fat than the green ones. I love them both! With that said, Haas will give you a creamier guac. I like to combine the green avocados with the Haas sometimes. Use the ones you have on hand. 

LIMES OR LEMONS

I feel that to have a more authentic guacamole, you need to use limes. For me, personally, lemons are not as rich and flavorful to enhance the guacamole. With that said, you can use lemons if you prefer. 

SALT

Salt is key to a good guac. I use Kosher salt and sometimes I use pink Himalayan salt or sea salt. It just depends on what I have on hand. 

PEPPERS

Bell peppers and jalapenos add just the right taste. Once I had chili peppers minced in the guacamole. That added incredible depth and some serious heat. I felt that by using cayenne, you would be able to adjust your heat level. 

CILANTRO

Fresh chopped Cilantro leaves add another level of flavor to any guacamole. Make sure they are fresh. If the leaves are yellow, then don’t buy them.  

Coconut Curry Chickpeas is a healthy meal full of protein and healthy fats!  The melody of spices makes my mouth so happy. Did you know Chickpeas could actually be satisfying? They are soooo delicious!  I have some friends and family who are vegans and this is one of their favorites. When they come over for dinner, I have to make lots of it because the non vegans love it, too!
Butter Cauliflower

Butter Cauliflower

Butter Cauliflower has quickly made it to my favorite list. The combination of spices, tomatoes, curry and butter created a delightful melody in my mouth. So if you’re vegan or trying to incorporate more veggies in your life, this one is a must! I made READ MORE

Easy Carrot and Almond Salad

Easy Carrot and Almond Salad

You’ve got to try this easy Carrot and Almond Salad! I came up with it on a whim.  I wanted to have some color on the plate and decided to go with carrots. They have natural sweetness, fiber and vitamin A. Eating them is a READ MORE

Easy Hummus with Tahini

Easy Hummus with Tahini

What do you do when friends stop by and you can’t run to the store? Make some delicious, quick and easy Hummus with Tahini 🥣 – served with homemade flatbread. I try to have a can of chickpeas, limes and tahini on hand just for moments like these. This recipe is super simple and in no time you have a scrumptious appetizer.

This recipe is super simple and in no time you have a scrumptious appetizer.