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
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
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
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
Honeynut squash is one of the newest veggies to land on my plate. Over the past few years, I’ve made a real effort to learn more about squash. Long gone are the days of ignoring them at the market. Sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. I have embraced Roasted Delicata Squash. I learned to make … Read More
Avocado toast is just one of those things that makes perfect sense—delicious, nutritious, and totally Instagram-worthy. Whether you like the pretty green slices or prefer it smashed like I do, avocado toast is a plant-based powerhouse. Just take one look at my logo and you’ll see that the avocado is at the very heart of Black Girls Eat. … Read More
I didn’t go looking for Fonio—Fonio found me. Pronounced phon-yo, this ancient grain wasn’t even on my radar until a last-minute online grocery run. My mission was simple: restock my pantry essentials. But the quinoa was out of stock. And if you’ve been leaning into plant-based eating like I have, you know that running out of quinoa is … Read More
Empanadas are becoming a favorite for quick and easy meals for my family. In the mood for something warm, savory, and satisfying—without maxing out your grocery budget? These vegan empanadas are a great solution. Stuffed with a hearty mix of tofu and mushrooms, they’re packed with powerful plant-based protein and rich flavor. Best of all? They’re budget-friendly, easy … Read More