Recipes - Black Girls Eat https://blackgirlseat.com/category/recipes/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:43:39 +0000 en hourly 1 Candied Yams: How to Make Them Nice and Easy https://blackgirlseat.com/candied-yams-how-to-make-them-nice-and-easy/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:43:37 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2288 Candied yams on the table is a nod to soul food at its best. I have seen the battle for the yummy and it’s no joke! Everyone has their reason for loving this sugary side dish. For me, it’s the way the butter meets the brown sugar. This is one of those sides that can actually become the … Read More

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]]> Make Breakfast Boards for an Ultimate Breakfast in Bed https://blackgirlseat.com/make-breakfast-boards-for-an-ultimate-breakfast-in-bed/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:15:50 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2986 Breakfast boards can keep the boredom out of every breakfast in bed moment. What’s awesome about this magical food hack is that anyone can create one. It’s all about presentation. You probably have everything you need already in the fridge or kitchen cabinets. When looking for a lazy way to roll into the weekend, a breakfast board is … Read More

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]]> Butternut Squash Sauce Creamy, Fresh, and Easy to Make https://blackgirlseat.com/butternut-squash-sauce-creamy-fresh-and-easy-to-make/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2631 Butternut squash sauce popped up in my life a few years ago. I was staring at several packages of bucatini pasta and looking for ideas. I don’t know about you but, I get bored from time to time. As I am exploring plant-based nutrition, I’m expanding my food vocabulary. In the past, butternut was a rock hard veggie … Read More

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]]> Jerk Spice Chickpeas Make Them For The Perfect Side Dish https://blackgirlseat.com/jerk-spice-chickpeas-make-them-for-the-perfect-side-dish/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=3412 Jerk spice instantly makes me think of bold flavor and bold people. Different than the hot that comes from hot sauce, it hits different. Technically, “jerk” is about how meats are seasoned, smoked and grilled. The process and the flavors are a true nod to the culture. You can find this flavor all over the globe from the … Read More

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]]> Vegan Hummus Board Make It Easy With 5 Ingredients https://blackgirlseat.com/vegan-hummus-board-make-it-easy-with-5-ingredients/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2857 Vegan hummus board sounds like some kind of transportation. You might not be able to travel on it but it’s worth the effort. This one is made with just five ingredients. What’s cool about making a vegan hummus board is that you call the shots. Whatever veggies you have at the ready are perfect. It’s a versatile appetizer … Read More

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]]> Arugula Zucchini Salad Makes It Easy To Go Green https://blackgirlseat.com/arugula-zucchini-salad-makes-it-easy-to-go-green/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2725 Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I had … Read More

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]]> Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes Make The Perfect Colorful Side https://blackgirlseat.com/mashed-purple-sweet-potatoes-make-the-perfect-colorful-side/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2549 Purple sweet potatoes are just beautiful. I grew up with white potatoes in my potato salad. The orange version ruled my childhood. It wasn’t until I was a full grown adult that I discovered the purple sweet potato. I’ve been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get excited … Read More

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]]> Easy Rice Bowl: Made With Spicy Tofu and Mango https://blackgirlseat.com/easy-rice-bowl-made-with-spicy-tofu-and-mango/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:53:33 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=3110 Rice bowl, grain bowl, pasta bowl. You get the idea. Whenever I start planning a “bowl”, I have to decide what the foundation will be. I opened the fridge today and saw a huge pot of brown rice. I knew there was a rice bowl in my future. The Rice Bowl Supports a Plant-Based Lifestyle I grew up … Read More

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]]> How to Make the Perfect Holiday Cranberry Sauce https://blackgirlseat.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-holiday-cranberry-sauce/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:55:08 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2263 Did you grow up with the cylinder of cranberry sauce on the table at Thanksgiving or Christmas? I remember that it wiggled like an older version of jello. I loved that it was all at once tangy and sweet. We used to slice it evenly and according to the lines embedded on it from being in the can … Read More

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]]> Make Black Bean Soup with Just Four Simple Ingredients https://blackgirlseat.com/make-black-bean-soup-with-just-four-simple-ingredients/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:37:10 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2904 The temperature dipped this week, and the only thing on my mind was black bean soup.That and a heavier jacket!  As soon as I felt a shiver, I was at the grocery store. But when I got there—whew! I could not believe my eyes. A single can of  black bean soup was $5.69. I’m not kidding. Sure, it … Read More

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