A few years ago my husband and I took a trip down to the “Big Easy.” This was our very first trip to New Orleans and we had entirely too much fun! This was in my pre-vegan days, so I was eating everything under the sun! No way I could […]
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Southern Black Eyed Peas
Growing up, Black Eyed Peas were a pretty rare occurrence on our dinner table. Occasionally my dad would make them to celebrate the new year, but outside of that you can forget about it. Last year I decided I wanted to change that. I love experimenting with new foods. Even […]
Easy Vegan Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins
In my house, cornbread is usually reserved for holidays and the occasional pairing with vegan chili. Welp, not anymore! A few weeks ago I was whipping up a little soul food dinner. Some black-eyed peas, white rice, collard greens and these beautiful Vegan Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins! This cornbread is certainly […]
Easy Instant Pot Garlic Herb Potatoes
I am officially OBSESSED with these Garlic Herb Potatoes! If you haven’t noticed by now, I am obsessed with potatoes! They’re so versatile, and super cost effective. Especially since we’re quarantined! I don’t know about you but my grocery shopping lately has been an absolute mess. Probably because every time […]
Easy Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice has long been on my list of things to make! Like many people, I was introduced to it in undergrad during many trips to Chipotle. There’s something about it that really compliments a meal. I love how simple and delicious it is. Don’t you? That’s why you’re […]
Easy Seasoned Black Beans
If you’ve been plant-based or vegan for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve grown familiar with beans. Most likely black beans. I’ve been longing to make some Chipotle style black beans and the time has finally come! These seasoned black beans are LEGIT. So flavorful and versatile! How to […]
Coconut Turmeric Rice
Growing up, one of the things my family ate most was RICE! There were even times I would be perfectly content eating a bowl of rice topped with black pepper, butter and occasionally a sauce like General Tso’s. Actually my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Because I love […]
Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
Happy New Year! Yes, I’m a little late, but the New Year is actually what inspired these Black-Eyed Pea Fritters you see before your eyes! In case you didn’t know, eating black-eyed peas are a must for the new year. That and collard greens! The two of them are supposed […]
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Folks, mashed potatoes have just gotten EVEN BETTER! It’s possible that I’ve been living under a rock lately, but I just recently discovered the magic of adding sour cream to mashed potatoes. I’ve never really been crazy about sour cream until now. My husband on the other hand can’t (won’t) […]
Easy Vegan Collard Greens
If you live in the south, collard greens are definitely a staple. Especially in the black community! You can’t go to any “soul food” or “southern” restaurant without them being on the menu. And if by chance they’re not on the menu…RUN! The problem with most traditional collard green recipes […]