Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly every time with these tips! It’s perfect for meal prep, but you can also use it in all kinds of recipes or swap it for rice to sneak a little more protein into your meal. If you keep up with my blog, you know that I’m a quinoa fanatic. This...
This chai latte pumpkin spice bread is inspired by Starbucks—a mashup of their iconic pumpkin chai latte drink and pumpkin bread. This quick bread recipe is full of pumpkin flavor combined with chai spices, and is perfect for this time of year. Calling all tea drinkers! My homemade pumpkin spice chai latte inspired pumpkin bread...
Smoked turkey wings are perfect for adding richness to broths and soups, and they bring an extra layer of taste to beans and other vegetables. Cook them with greens like collards or cabbage, or with red beans, black eyed peas, or butter beans! We love smoked turkey wings for making broths, gravies, and other dishes,...
Sliced bananas add extra deliciousness to this vegan banana bread pudding recipe! With cozy spices, tender custard-soaked bread and chopped walnuts, this one’s destined to be a brunch (or dessert!) favourite. Forget breakfast, lunch, and dinner—brunch is the best meal of the day and the proof is in the pudding. Banana bread pudding, that is....
If you like your noodles fiery hot, this spicy ramen will be your new favourite! Chili oil and sweet chili sauce bring the heat and sweet, while bouncy, chewy ramen bring the fun. There’s just something about ramen! It’s delicious, inexpensive, and customisable, but I also love it because of all the noodle dishes out there—Thai...
This southern, soul food-style creamy butter beans recipe features large lima beans simmered in a flavorful, seasoned broth with smoked turkey and the “holy trinity”, bell pepper, celery, and onion. Butter beans have always been a favorite of Marrekus, taking him right back to his roots in Memphis and those summers spent in Mississippi with...
Here’s how to make the perfect vegan pizza! Customise this recipe with your favourite toppings and enjoy a plant-based pizza night any day of the week! Pizza Fridays are a regular occurrence in our house, and while I’ll often make something like vegan spicy BBQ chickpea pizza or kale pesto pizza, I have to tell...
Instead of smoking the whole bird, this pellet grill turkey breast recipe offers a delicious meal for a small family or party of one. It’s a perfect alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving turkey and a delicious dish when you’re craving smoked white meat. Hey family! If you’re looking for a pellet grill turkey recipe that’s...
Onigiri are a handheld Japanese snack that tucks a filling into sushi rice and presses it into shape so it doesn’t fall apart. They’re fun to make and delicious to eat! Onigiri are rice balls that are a traditional snack in Japan. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I...
These smoke fried wings are the perfect combination of crispy skin and delicious smoke flavor. They’re brined, smoked, and finished with a quick fry for the best game day snack. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces or hot sauce and enjoy! Two of Marrekus’ favorite things are ribs and chicken wings. These “smoke-a-fried” wings, as...