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Recent Blog Posts
Forks Meal Planner for a Healthier You
It is hard to find healthy recipes and shopping for that list can be a nightmare. This year I found a magic bullet for all of the issues that stop you from changing your lifestyle.
January Cook Book Finds
These books are all $3.99 or less with most of them just $1.99.
Birth of my Cook Book Club
Book clubs are nothing new. They have existed almost as long as books themselves have. What I want to do is something a little different.
Recent Recipes
Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Jamaican oxtail stew was introduced to me from a friend who fell in love with it while living in Jamaica, Queens. This recipe is actually quite simple even thought it has an exhausting ingredient list. I like to finish this dish in my Instant pot so I can cut the cook time down to 45 minutes and then I just reduce the sauce for service.
Caribbean Rice and Peas
This recipe for Caribbean peas and rice is a delicious take on rice and beans. I usually make this dish in my rice maker or instapot.
Caribbean Green Seasoning
This Caribbean green seasoning recipe is a must for any Caribbean meat or fish dish. This seasoning can be used to marinate any meat or fish dish before grilling or stewing.
Vegan Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
This vegan lasagna recipe is a little complicated but well worth it. This is my go-to dish when I have guests over and they can’t believe this is vegan.
Marinara Sauce
A basic marinara sauce is required for every kitchen. This is a classic recipe that you can just exclude the sardines for a vegan sauce.
Tofu Ricotta
This vegan tofu ricotta recipe is great not just vegans but for those of us who are lactose intolerant and miss our lasagna.
One-Pot Vegan Chili Mac
This Chili Mac recipe will have your family happily surprised that it is Vegan. I like to top mine with a little vegan cheese and vegan sour cream.
Thai corn fritters
This recipe for Thai Corn Fritters is a perfect starter for any meal or served as a beer side snack.
Eggnog
I have used this recipe for Eggnog for years and it has always been the most requested recipe at the end of the night.
Sous Vide Eggnog
If you have a sous vide available this Eggnog recipe is definitely the easiest and most delicious.