cayenne pepper

A bed of spicy mashed butternut squash topped with sautéed red peppers, black beans, and corn, garnished with sliced jalapeños, and drizzled with creamy avocado sauce.

Winter Wonderland

Main Course - Mexican - January 18, 2023
Home-grilled BBQ ribs arranged on a platter, slathered with a spicy and shiny glaze, topped with fresh chopped herbs. A side of chopped watermelon mixed with crumbled feta cheese and mint leaves.

Spicy BBQ Ribs with Watermelon Feta Salad

BBQ - American - February 12, 2023
A bowl filled with creamy cauliflower grits, topped with succulent shrimp and rich butter sauce.

Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

Main Course - Southern American - February 27, 2023
A thick, creamy soup with chunks of fresh seafood and vegetables. Served hot with a slice of crusty bread on top.

Spicy Seafood Chowder

Main Course - American - February 28, 2023
Grilled pork chops with a golden crust, topped with vibrant slices of tomato and mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Italian BBQ Pork Chops with Caprese Salad

BBQ - Italian - March 22, 2023
A beautifully plated dish featuring a toasted English muffin, topped with crispy soft shell crab and a perfectly poached egg drizzled with hollandaise sauce, served with a side of sautéed asparagus and cherry tomatoes.

Soft Shell Crab Benedict

Brunch - American - March 25, 2023
Bright green asparagus spears in a creamy yellow sauce with specks of warm spices.

Asparagus in Spiced Coconut Sauce

Quick and Easy - Indian - March 28, 2023
A colorful dish of eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with lamb sausage, fava beans, and crumbled feta cheese. Served with grilled pita bread.

Lamb and Fava Bean Shakshuka

Brunch - Mediterranean - April 15, 2023
A colorful plate with orange, pink and green hues. The shrimp and corn are cooked in a spicy sauce and topped with a fresh tomato-mango-cucumber salsa.

Spicy Shrimp with Corn, Mango and Salsa

Main Course - Fusion - April 19, 2023
Colorful linguine noodles in a spicy Creole cream sauce with juicy plump shrimp and topped with chopped green onions and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Creole Shrimp Linguine

Main Course - Creole, Cajun, American - February 21, 2023
Two toasted muffin halves topped with smoked salmon, steamed asparagus, poached eggs and a rich hollandaise sauce.

Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

Brunch - American - April 01, 2023
A bowl of creamy, spicy curry with roasted eggplant, chickpeas and fresh herbs.

Roasted Eggplant Curry

Main Course - Indian - May 26, 2023
A festive plate of vivid red and orange layered rice with chicken and shrimp garnished with fresh cilantro.

Juneteenth Jollof Rice

Main Course - African and African American Fusion - June 19, 2023
A vibrant plate with grilled blackened shrimp on a bed of fresh corn salsa, topped with a drizzle of tangy lime dressing.

Blackened Shrimp and Corn Salsa Salad

Main Course - American - July 07, 2023
The plated dish features vibrant yellow grilled corn and succulent shrimp skewers seasoned with Cajun spices, served with a side of zesty lime wedges and fresh herbs.

Cajun Grilled Corn and Shrimp Skewers

Main Course - Cajun - July 17, 2023
An enticing circular collection of colorful, freshly cut tomatoes, pineapples, cilantro leaves and avocado slices, scattered over a bed of mixed baby greens. The salad is adorned with toasted coconut flakes and pomegranate arils, sprinkled lightly over the top, adding a sparkling jewel-like effect. The plate is framed with a lime wedges letting dipping edges touch the salad. Perfect viewing from top.

Tropical Tomato Fete Salad

Salad - Caribbean - August 23, 2023
The roasted lamb glistens under the zesty apricot glaze, displaying a lovely contrast with the vibrant assortment of cooked mixed vegetables. The dish is decorated with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate seeds for a pop of color, sprinkled over the lamb and around the dish.

Paleo Roasted Lamb with Spiced Apricot Glaze

Main Course - Middle Eastern - September 08, 2023
The plate is a palette of muted autumn colors. At its heart is a bed of fluffy white roasted garlic rice, speckled with fresh herbs. Atop the rice sit caramel-brown, translucent zucchini rounds, glistening with the sheen of confit. The dish is garnished with a sprinkle of chopped herbs and a drizzle of the garlic-infused oil in which the zucchini was confited.

Zucchini Confit with Roasted Garlic Herb Rice

Main Course - French - September 24, 2023
A pyramid style stack of orange hued tacos featuring crisped carnitas peeking from the folded warm corn tortillas. The plate is adorned with fresh cilantro leaves and rings of finely sliced red onions with a dash of creamy avocado green sauce and crumbled cotija cheese.

Pumpkin Spice Carnitas Tacos

Main Course - Fusion - October 04, 2023
From top view, see a gorgeous charred cabbage steak lying at the center of a white plate. A crumble of almond and pecan spilling over it adds a delightful color contrast. Dots of tangy sauce garnished with fresh chopped herbs create a beautiful pattern around it.

Roasted Cabbage Steak with Almond-Pecan Crumble

Main Course - American - November 24, 2023
A quartet of juicy, char-grilled skewers are at the heart of the dish. They are offset against the ruby red backdrop of the spicy salsa, speckled with snowy queso fresco. Golden ribbons of caramelized onions are draped over the skewers artfully, heightening the allure of the dish.

Mexican Hearth BBQ with Caramelized Onions

BBQ - Mexican - February 05, 2024
The eye is instantly drawn to the pristine white halibut nestled in a lively sea of brilliant bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all swimming in a vibrant yellow-orange coconut broth. A sprinkle of cilantro on top brings an added pop of fresh green. The dish is served in a dark earth-toned bowl that provides a dramatic contrast, making the colors within truly jump.

Low-Carb Brazilian Halibut Moqueca

Main Course - Brazilian - March 27, 2024
An attractive ceramic skillet filled with a reddish-orange sauce with pieces of rainbow chard peeping out. Bursts of white set against this backdrop from poached eggs peeking from the sauce. Crumbles of feta and a sprinkle of fresh herbs add the final touch.

Mediterranean Chard Shakshuka

Brunch - Mediterranean - May 04, 2024
An inviting bowl filled with delicate celery pieces coated in a creamy, light-yellow curry, highlighted with flecks of green from the coriander leaves and chili, and a sprinkling of almond slivers on top. The dish garnished with a mint leaf resting artfully on the side.

Slow-Cooked Celery Korma

Main Course - Indian - May 31, 2024
The dish, viewed from above, features a brown, crispy English muffin topped with a heap of vibrant, sautéed kale, and crowned with a perfectly poached egg. The egg is coated in a creamy, golden hollandaise sauce drizzled in such a way that it drips onto the plate in some spots. Bright colored hot sauce droplet patterns borders the muffin. The dish overall imbues a feeling of artisan café breakfast, neatly arranged on a white stoneware plate, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.

Kale Benedict with Garlicky Hot Sauce Hollandaise

Brunch - American - June 01, 2024
The rich, deep red of the glazed ribs, flecked with char marks and bubbly blueberry BBQ sauce, provides a vibrant contrast against the backdrop of a fresh, green arugula and yellow corn salad - all nestled in a creamy blue and white ceramic serving dish.

Blueberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Fresh Corn and Arugula Salad

Main Course - American - June 03, 2024
A colorful medley of coarsely chopped hearty cabbage, tender chicken pieces, and vivid red tomatoes simmered in a vibrant sauce, garnished with bright green parsley, and served in a rustic wooden bowl.

African-Style Cabbage & Chicken Stir - Fry

Quick and Easy - African - July 08, 2024
Glistening pulled chicken piled high on a stark white plate, cloaked in deep purple blackberry barbecue sauce. The vibrant hues of the blackberries catch the light, while flecks of fresh cilantro add a splash of green. Served alongside, rustic hand-cut sweet potato fries provide a contrasting tinge of orange.

Blackberry BBQ Pulled Chicken

Main Course - American - August 29, 2024
Imagine a platter showcasing charred cabbage wedges, sprinkled with vibrant pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of creamy, smoky tahini BBQ sauce. The smoky undertones of the dish contrast with the vibrant garnishing, making it visually appetizing.

Spiced Grilled Cabbage with Tahini BBQ Sauce

BBQ - Middle Eastern - September 09, 2024
Two soft cauliflower tortillas sit crosswise on a rustic ceramic plate, each generously filled with crumbled chorizo and a lush bed of green chayote slaw. Bright, vibrant garnishes of sliced lime, cilantro leaves and white crumbled cheese are interspersed. A flash of scarlet spice sprinkle on the rim suggests a fiery, irresistible adventure for the sense.

Cauliflower Chorizo Tacos with Grilled Chayote Slaw

Main Course - Mexican - September 14, 2024
The plate showcases a tall stack, a tower of sorts with alternating layers of vibrant eggplant masala and golden toast. A dollop of creamy white spiced yogurt is artfully placed on top, with a sprinkle of vivid green chopped coriander around. Some richly orange masala sauce gathers invitingly at the base of the stack.

Brunch Eggplant Masala Stack with Spiced Yogurt

Brunch - Indian Fusion - September 21, 2024
A vista of vibrant orange pumpkin purée provides the canvas for artfully arranged thin slices of succulent steak. The steak is seared to perfection, its radiant color contrasted by sprinklings of glistening green cilantro and white sesame seeds.

Middle-Eastern Spiced Sirloin on Asian Pumpkin Purée

Main Course - Fusion - October 05, 2024
This smoothie boasts a unique sunset orange hue brought about by the combination of crisp apple and salmon. It's elegantly served in four tall, clear glasses, with each brimming with the creamy concoction. The top is adorned with a swirl of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped chives, tiny bites of smoked salmon, and a single, slender chive stem propped artistically at the center.

Autumn Fire Salmon Smoothie

Smoothie - American - October 17, 2024
The plate radiates with warm tones of the seasoned rice mingling with deeply colored, charred Portobello mushrooms. Dotted with green bits of celery and red and yellow bell peppers, the Cajun spiced Jambalaya is a plethora of colors and textures that's a treat to the eyes.

Cajun Spiced Portobello Jambalaya

Main Course - American - December 15, 2024