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Good Friday calls for delicious meals that bring family together. To help you plan, we have compiled a tasty lineup of meat-free Good Friday recipes perfect for this special day.

Ayamase – I make this rich, green-hued stew every time I’m craving something bold, spicy, and deeply satisfying.

Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious cabbage sauce. This delicious dish combines the richness of ground beef with the subtle sweetness of cabbage, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

When you want the smoky, sweet taste of barbecued chicken but don’t want to use the grill, try oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks. They are the perfect solution.

Moi moi – You will love this savory, fluffy, and soft moin moin for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s a simple comfort food classic!

Warm up your autumn evenings with a bowl of Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup, a perfect blend of rich flavors and comforting textures.

If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful side dish that celebrates the fall season, look no further than roasted pumpkin. It is a delicious and nutritious dish that pairs perfectly with almost any meal.

Coconut Fried Rice – Rice cooked in broth and coconut milk with lots of vegetables and protein. The end product is an enticing combination of textures, colors, and flavors. It smells heavenly and tastes even better!

If you like colorful and tasty food, you should try Spanish paella. This famous Spanish dish looks and tastes amazing.

Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? Try this delicious rice and beef combo. It’s incredibly easy to throw together, budget-friendly, and delivers a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ikokore is a delicious traditional Nigerian dish made from a blend of grated water yam, cooked with proteins and assorted vegetables in a savory, spicy broth.

Are you craving a delicious, juicy turkey burger? This recipe has you covered! These turkey burgers are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a summer barbecue. Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic burger that’s packed with flavor.

Do you love leafy greens with vibrant nutrients yet flavourful taste? Explore new ways to incorporate Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and more into your meals, elevating them at little cost. You will find a leafy green that fits your occasion in all seasons. Enjoy!

Looking for a delicious and easy pasta recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this easy creamy spinach pasta recipe. With a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Made with just one pot and affordable ingredients, Hamburger Helper is a delicious and satisfying comfort meal. This recipe is very easy to make and doesn’t take time. If you need a crowd-pleasing meal, this is a good option for you!

Looking for a delicious and easy side dish to accompany your next steak dinner? Look no further than this creamy and flavorful creamed spinach recipe. This recipe is sure to impress your dinner guests and become a staple in your meal rotation.

Jamaican callaloo is a delicious and nutritious dish that is easy to make at home. With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s no wonder why it’s a beloved part of Caribbean cuisine. Give this recipe a try and experience the taste of Jamaica in your own kitchen.

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef patties? Look no further than my personal black bean burger recipe! Not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also a great source of protein and fiber.

If you’re looking for a warming, comforting, and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion, then you should try this White Bean Chicken Chili.

Quick and easy hot dog buns recipe – These buns are so soft, and they stay soft the next day and the day after, but they are strong enough to hold up under even the thickest of hot dogs and sausages. They are nice, fluffy, and delicious. 

Roasted Butternut Squash recipe – Simple, savory, and satisfying. This fuss-free dish is a beautiful blend of texture and sweet caramelized flavor that will elevate any meal. It also doesn’t take time to make and only requires minimal ingredients.

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes – Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is all about the turkey. And with Thanksgiving just a few days away, you need to start thinking about what you’re going to cook. So I wanted to showcase some delicious and different Thanksgiving turkey recipes on this blog. These 10 Thanksgiving turkey recipes are going to …

Get ready to enjoy a classic American sandwich with this delicious and savory Sloppy Joe recipe. Packed with flavors and easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for a simple, quick, and satisfying family dinner any day of the week.

Oven-roasted broccoli is a tasty, healthy, and easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. This recipe transforms regular broccoli into a delicious golden delight while maintaining its nutritional benefits. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal.

This delightful Honey Glazed Salmon is a simple yet scrumptious dish. Sweet, tangy, smoky, savory, and a touch of mild spice! Our recipe is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a delectable meal that will leave your taste buds craving more.

If you have been looking for a way to enjoy popcorn chicken in a healthier way, then this savory and crispy air fryer popcorn chicken is what you need. It is delicious, and you can have this on your dinner table in under 30 minutes. 

Looking for a refreshing, flavorful, and visually appealing dish that’s perfect for a summer gathering or a light dinner? Look no further than Caprese Orzo Salad. This classic Caprese salad combines the flavors of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil with the satisfying texture of orzo pasta.

Looking for a quick, healthy, and utterly delicious side dish to elevate your meals? Look no further than Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. These small green vegetables become delicious bites of golden-brown goodness by using an air fryer. It is flavorful with a nice crunch to it. 

Grilled steak is one of the best summertime meals. It is a perfect meal for when you want to spend time outdoors with friends and family. This can be ready in under 1 hour! 

This delicious Tuna Salad recipe is a perfect meal! Very flavorful and packed with essential nutrients, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Arugula salad is a light and refreshing dish that features the peppery and slightly bitter flavor of arugula leaves. This recipe combines arugula with complementary ingredients to create a delicious salad. It is easy to make, and I bet this will be your go-to healthy salad in no time. 

Grilled shrimp is a flavorful and simple dish that’s perfect for a barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe will guide you through the steps to achieve juicy and delicious grilled shrimp.

Pasta salad – a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings together bright flavors, colorful veggies, and tender pasta in a delicious dressing. Perfect for side or main courses!

Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines meat, vegetables, gravy, and mashed potatoes into a comforting and satisfying one-dish meal.

If you’re looking to elevate your rice game and add a burst of color and flavor to your dinner table, look no further than Rice Pilaf. This vibrant dish combines fluffy rice with the aromatic essence of saffron, the sweetness of carrots and raisins, and the delightful pop of green peas.

This Delicious Carne Asada recipe features tender, marinated, and grilled beef that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply served on its own. This meal is incredibly flavorful, juicy, and delicious.

Caesar salad is a classic dish that has become a staple on the menus of many restaurants. Its perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, creamy dressing, and savory Parmesan cheese makes it an all-time favorite.

Bring a burst of vibrant flavor to your meal with this easy-to-make cilantro lime rice, a refreshing side dish that pairs perfectly with a wide range of dishes.

Mexican rice, a delicious and comforting dish, it’s an essential component of Mexican cuisine. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors make it a popular choice for both everyday meals and festive occasions.

Masa is cherished for its unique, slightly tangy taste and soft, spongy texture – a combination that sets it apart from other rice-based dishes. If you’re looking for a new and unique culinary experience, I highly recommend giving this recipe a try.

Why not take your pasta night to the next level by exploring new and exciting flavors? Spice up your pasta night with these delicious recipes that will bring a burst of flavor and creativity to your dinner table.

This easy and delicious Chicken Fried Rice recipe is perfect for anyone looking to whip up a satisfying and customizable meal in no time. With its rich flavors, colorful presentation, and versatile ingredient, this dish will surely become a family favorite.

Whether you’re looking for an impressive dinner party dish or a weeknight meal, Tuscan salmon is sure to please. This creamy dish is tasty, bursting with flavor, yet easy enough to make in no time at all.

Gbegiri – A hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup bean soup. This recipe is perfect for those who love African cuisine or want to try something new. Let’s go to the southwestern part of Nigeria! 

Enjoy your taste of East Africa with this delicious and flavorful Nyama choma recipe! A Deliciously Succulent Grilled Meat that is perfect for any occasion.

This Spicy Shrimp Pasta recipe makes an incredible hearty delicacy. The combination of garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp create a spicy dish bursting with flavors. Ready for dinner in about 40 minutes. If you’re anything like me, you’re always searching for new recipes that bring a little extra zest to your dinner table. Well, …

This is an incredibly easy but delicious recipe. The uniqueness of this jollof rice lies in the roasting of bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. This brings an additional depth of flavor to the meal. If you’re looking for a Jollof Rice recipe that will be the star of the show, this is it!

If you’re looking for a fool-proof way to make biscuits from scratch, this easy homemade biscuits recipe is the perfect solution! With just a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can have a batch of fluffy and delicious homemade biscuits.

Next time you’re craving some comfort food but want to keep it on the healthier side, give mashed cauliflower a try; it just might become your new go-to side dish. Easy cauliflower mash recipe This creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes are super easy to make – all you need is a head of cauliflower, some cream …

Cream of Mushroom Soup is the definition of a comfort meal. It is tasty, creamy, and delicious. You will love how simple it is to make. Cream of mushroom soup – A classic comfort meal Cream of Mushroom Soup is a classic, creamy soup that is the perfect comfort food for any meal. It is …

Red Lentil Soup – If you have been looking for a healthy, flavorful, and tasty soup, try this healthy and nourishing meal that is high in protein and fiber. The soup is undoubtedly an incredible meal. 

Today, we will be taking you to the southwestern part of Nigeria, where we will be learning how to prepare an African delicacy called Amala. Whether you are a fan of African cuisine or just looking to try something new, Amala is definitely worth a try. When you have a good traditional dish, you tend …

These salmon croquettes are a great way to enjoy canned salmon. They are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and have just enough flavor to make them taste amazing!

Tired of boring weeknight dinners? Spice up your meal rotation with this tasty, easy-to-make dirty rice recipe with sausage and ground beef! 

How To Reheat Rice – Reheating leftover rice is easy, and we’ve got some tips on how you can warm your rice up perfectly any time of day. All it takes is a few easy steps, and you will have your rice piping hot every time. How To Reheat Leftover Rice Reheating leftover rice is …

Chicken Piccata: Lemony, caper-topped Italian dish with just the right amount of buttery flavor. This chicken piccata is one of our favorite recipes. It’s simple, delicious, and versatile.

Jollof rice is a traditional West African dish. It consists mainly of cooked rice and tomato stew flavored with spices such as thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, chili peppers, onions and garlic. The dish is a staple of West African cuisine, particularly that of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Gambia.

Nothing beats the taste of puffy and crispy baked sweet potatoes with caramelized edges. It is simple yet so sweet and delicious. Learn how to bake it right in the oven or air fryer.

Air fryer french fries: Quick, tasty, and loaded with flavor. Cooked in the air fryer to keep them extra light and fluffy in the middle and super crispy outside. The simple recipe is an excellent addition to any meal. 

Learn how to cook brown rice in an instant pot like a pro – This is a simple, fast and foolproof way to prepare brown rice.

Take your taste buds on an adventure with this homemade chakalaka recipe – a spicy, savory relish that’s perfect as a condiment or side dish, and it’s also delicious on its own!

Eba is a staple Nigerian food made with garri (Cassava flakes) and boiling water to form a dough. It’s so easy to make!

Are you looking for a quick and delicious dinner recipe? This juicy baked chicken thigh recipe is a sure bet. It is an all-in-one healthy, family-approved, easy, and inexpensive recipe. With the combination of pantry staple ingredients, this recipe will constantly be on the menu in your home.

Chicken Fricassee is the quintessential French one-pot dish made with browned chicken slowly simmered with aromatics, vegetables, and silky cream sauce.

This Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe is one you’ll be asked to make over and over again. It’s spicy, smoky, and delicious.

You don’t have to stick to one baked chicken recipe when you can explore and switch up your kitchen game. Whether you want a recipe for regular weeknight dinners or special occasions, you will find a perfect option here. These recipes are healthy and incredibly delicious.

Rice is a great staple food. It’s broadly available, dirt-cheap, and incredibly versatile. It’s easy to whip up and it goes with just about anything! I’ve made this list to help you find some recipes that utilize this simple white grain!

Plantain Fufu – If you like plantains, you will love this fufu recipe. It’s tasty and easy to make. Try it with traditional African soup and stews like egusi soup, okro soup, or efo riro.

Jamaican Curry Goat is delicious, fall-off-the-bone goat meat slow-cooked in savory curry stew. This goat curry is so easy to make and requires readily available ingredients. Pair it with Jamaican Rice and Peas.

This healthy Shakshuka recipe is a hearty one-pot meal made of open-faced eggs cooked in a thick, savory tomato-pepper sauce. It is simple, delicious, and easy to prepare.

Tacos are a great meal for any time of the day, but many taco recipes can be difficult to make. This easy chicken taco recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

Matoke is a simple, healthy, and delicious one-pot East African dish made from green bananas. Easy to prepare but can fill you up for hours! Great for lunch or dinner.

Irio (Mashed potatoes, corn, and peas) – This medley of Potatoes, corn, and peas is very delicious, very filling and it’s perfect for a mid-week comfort food dinner.

Homemade Chili – If you are looking for comfort in a bowl this winter, look no further than this homemade chili recipe. This super comforting dish is delicious and packed with hearty flavors. Make sure you add this easy recipe to your repertoire—you’ll be so glad you did!

There’s nothing quite like some crispy, buttery Hasselback potatoes; they’re delicious, impressive, and just so much fun to prepare. I will show you how to make the delightful Hasselback potatoes at home without having to wait for a table at your favorite restaurant or take a whole day off from work!

Let me introduce you to this 30 minutes one-pan dish that rivals restaurant quality. Shrimp Creole! – Complex flavors, easy to make, loaded with flavor and cooked with tons of spices and vegetables for maximum flavor.

Jamaican oxtail is a favorite to make. The dish is full of hearty flavors and sits in a long braise resulting in meat that easily falls off the bone. 

An easy but delicious one-pot pasta recipe made with pasta, hearty ground beef, and pasta sauce. It all comes together in about 30 minutes!

Injera is a soft, thin pancake-like flatbread made from fermented teff batter. A staple food in Ethiopia/Eritrea usually used as a serving base for scooping stews, meat, and vegetables like Doro wat, gomen wat, and much more.

Air Fryer Salmon – This simple dish is perfect for anyone looking for a quick, easy, and tasty shot of healthy protein. Cooked in an air fryer, it’s easy to get that moist, flaky texture that makes salmon so delicious.

Beef Couscous – Welcome your family and friends to the table with this fragrant and delicious one-pot beef couscous that everyone will love. It is simple, nutritious and so easy to make. 

Spaghetti Sauce is a hearty all-in-one dish full of goodness and great flavors. It makes your dinner enticing, texturally pleasurable, and tastier.

Fufu (or foofoo or foufou) is possibly one the most famous west African ”swallow” foods. It is a filling side dish – starchy, smooth, dense, and stretchy that is much beloved because it is delicious, simple, satisfying, and easy to prepare.

Enjoy the flavors of West Africa with this Senegalese Poulet Yassa made from Chicken pieces, marinated overnight with lots of onions, some mustard, and a bit of lemon juice. This dish is so easy to make, smells great, looks beautiful, and tastes delicious. If you are in the mood for an exotic dish try this one!

Craving something bold, spicy, and super delicious? You are going to fall in love with Peri Peri Chicken!

Ewa riro is a delicious one-pot Nigerian delicacy that is easy to prepare but yields a rich flavor. This is truly the best-stewed beans recipe that you will ever taste. Plus, it’s incredibly economical.

Nigerian Style Chicken Fried Rice – Transform leftover rice into an easy fried rice dish that your family will love. This version of the Nigerian fried Rice dish delivers a delicious flavor with minimal efforts. It comes together in a little time with minimal effort making it perfect for a weeknight.

This delicacy needs little to no introduction as most of us are really familiar with it but this recipe will probably be the easiest and the best crispy fried chicken legs recipe ever because it is less intimidating when compared to most fried chicken recipes, it uses few simple ingredients, and the result is an extremely …

Easy Beef stir-fry with bell Peppers – This savory, seasoned stir fry will quickly fill a home with an aroma that can only be exceeded by the flavor of the dish. It’s the perfect mix of fresh and filling!

Easy Chicken Bell pepper Stir-Fry – A mouthwatering, colorful dinner loaded with healthy protein and veggies all prepared in one skillet—you won’t want to miss this dish! Quick, easy, and delicious.

Baked Chicken Drumsticks – Mouthwatering, juicy, perfectly seasoned drumsticks made so simple and effortless, this recipe will make you think twice about ordering takeout!

Filling and refreshing Chimichurri Chicken Salad – tender and juicy chicken breasts marinated with flavorful chimichurri, cooked and served over a bed of salad and creamy avocado. It’s a full meal by itself!

Garlic Roasted Potatoes – These garlicky, freshly seasoned potatoes with infused rosemary and thyme flavor are the perfect compliment to just about any meal you make, and with very little prep time. Classic, simple, and delicious!

Easy Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice – This is a very simple dish but it is bursting with flavor; made with shrimps, sweet pineapple chunks, rice, vegetables, soy sauce, and scrambled eggs. All stir-fried together to create this easy but tasty fried rice. It’s a complete meal in a bowl.

East African Pilau is a traditional, beautiful fragrant rice dish made with many aromatic spices that adds an amazing depth of flavor to the rice. It can be made with either beef or chicken.

Okro pepper soup is a simple, spicy, delicious African soup made with a unique combination of ingredients. Its origin is from the Southern part of Nigeria where it’s commonly referred to as Igbagba Ofofo or Gbagbafo by the natives. 

This easy one-pot Vegetable Couscous recipe is loaded with highly nutritious vegetables amongst other ingredients. It’s Fluffy, fragrant, and tasty with a kiss of warm flavors. Can be thrown together as a side to your favorite meat or a hearty meal on its own plus it’s on the table in just 30 minutes. Truly a …

This Oven Baked seafood Jambalaya is a twist on the traditional jambalaya recipe. It’s crowd pleasingly delicious with a pronounced personality. It contains a variety of textures and tastes and certainly looks elegant on the plate.

Catfish Stew – A Fish stew made with Fresh Catfish cooked in a stew with bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomato, and broth. This is an elegantly simple stew. It’s hearty, full of flavor and absolutely delicious! Okay, this catfish is a stew of my childhood. It was one of my favorites and still is today.  Growing up, …

This Cajun shrimp and Pasta is a quick, easy, and flavorful stand-alone seafood meal. It’s a satisfying comfort seafood pasta at its best. It’s delicious in its simplicity, and it takes about 30 minutes to put together from start to finish.

Mushroom Rice is a rustic and elegant side dish loaded with good earthy flavor that comes from the mushrooms. The hint of ginger and garlic really complements the Rice. It looks beautiful, tastes delicious, and is a very healthy alternative to the regular plain rice.

Blackened Salmon with Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms – A simple but elegant dish that features sauteed spinach with mushrooms and salmon. This meal astonishingly satisfying and healthy.  It will leave you feeling nice and light.

Bell Peppers, Tomatoes And Eggplant stew – A lovely and refreshing choice for a family meal. This vibrantly colored, robustly flavored Eggplant stew is loaded with Onions, Red bell peppers, Yellow bell peppers, Green bell peppers, and Scallions.

Kelewele –  Made with ripe plantains that are peeled, cut into small cubes or bite-size chunks, and seasoned with spices such as Onion, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, and Ginger. This is then fried until the sugar in the plantain caramelizes, and produces brown edges.

Super easy, rich flavor, one-pot Chicken Stir-fry with Spinach. This is a foolproof recipe that provides a good alternative to basic greens. It’s super healthy, light and simple.

This delicious and hearty Stewed Beef Potato is refreshing yet hearty comfort food with small chunks of beef that are nicely seasoned with salt, black pepper, and paprika. The flavor and consistency of this stew are wonderful, and just as good the next day.

East African Chapati is a beautiful unleavened flat Bread eaten in East Africa in Countries like Burundi Uganda, Mozambique, Kenya,… It has a delicious but subtle flavor that is why it can be easily paired with almost any dish whether sweet or savory making it an extremely versatile side dish staple.

Chicken Vegetable Couscous: Let’s go off to Northern Africa for the inspiration behind this fabulously simple dish which uses the worlds smallest pasta – couscous. A blend of Scotch bonnet, Garlic, Onion, bell peppers, and spices adds a touch Savory and spicy to this meal. It’s full of flavor and really quick to make, this …

Nigerian Fried Rice is a very simple yet delicious recipe. This version relies on a ton of fresh vegetables, Beef Liver, and a little bit of oil for crisping it up.

Efo Riro – The African Stewed Spinach also popularly known as Efo riro is a one-pot stew with layers of flavor. It requires quite a number of ingredients but little work from the cook putting it all together (as long as you already have all your ingredients prepped).

Oven Baked Jollof Rice – Here is another take on Jollof Rice, one of the most famous West African one pot meal. Simplicity, is what sets apart the stove top from the oven baked method of cooking Jollof rice. Delicious Oven Baked Jollof Rice to please everyone!

The shrimp stir fry is delicious and incredibly easy to make. Shrimp, Red bell peppers, Yellow bell peppers, green beans, and scallions sautéed to perfection. Stir fry recipes do not take a long time to fix, they are versatile and also tasty.

West African Peanut soup: This soup is a staple in most African cuisine as well as some other cultures like Taiwan in East Asia and Virginia in the states.  It is warm, nourishing, and full of flavors. It is also very versatile which makes it perfect for any season of the year.

Egusi is a traditional one-pot soup that combines blended melon seed, pepper, leafy vegetables, and meat. It is nutty, spicy, and tasty.

The Nigerian native Jollof Rice is also known as Iwuk Edesi or Palm oil Rice is soul food at its finest – It’s hearty, incredibly satisfying, and deeply comforting.

Yam Porridge with plantain is an incredibly rich and tasty one pot meal, and as the name implies the recipe is basically made with porridge and plantains, seasoned with salt and fortified with spinach and dry fish.

Oven baked Moin Moin recipe – I know making Moin moin in the oven is not a new thing for most of us but the question I always hear is, how can I bake Moin Moin (moi moi) in the Oven without it getting dry and crispy at the edge? I will show you how …