Sukuma Wiki (Sautéed Seasoned Greens) – Meat free version

Nearly seven years ago, I developed my recipe for Sukuma Wiki, a Kenyan braised collard greens and ground beef recipe, and it’s been a favorite ever since. I put it in my first book, The Ancestral Table, and it’s often the dish I point to in the book when someone asks where they should start cooking. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, and uses very affordable ingredients — and tastes great, too. When writing The Heritage Cookbook, I knew that I wanted to include this dish to represent...
Easy Cajun Pecans

Easy Cajun Pecans

These East Cajun Pecans are simple to whip up and done in under fifteen minutes. They are an awesome last-minute party snack that have a spicy kick!  Showing up (or hosting!) to the party empty-handed is never an option. But neither is spending a whole lot of time in the kitchen being creative. This is […]