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Orchids + Sweet Tea

Welcome to Orchids + Sweet Tea — where we cook with lots of love, plenty of soul, and sprinkles of faith. 🤎

Come for cozy, flavor-packed recipes, Food Reels, and Faith + Flavor Fridays, and stay to build confidence in your own kitchen through Nourished—our educational series exploring everything from ingredients and food labels to cooking techniques, kitchen experiments, and the why behind the food we eat through Shelf Talk, Kitchen Notes, Ingredient Spotlights + more.

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35+ Cozy Fall Dinner Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals

Discover 35+ cozy fall dinner recipes, including easy soups, pasta, chicken, casseroles, and comforting weeknight meals perfect for autumn.

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I’M SHANIKA, FOUNDER OF ORCHIDS + SWEET TEA!

Here, you’ll find food options that delve into my Jamaican + Southern backgrounds as well as ingredient swaps/substitutes to offer you the ability to eat healthier while ensuring that EVERYONE in your family can eat + enjoy every bite (some Dairy-Free, sprinkles of Gluten-Free, an explosion of Vegan, and Vegetarian dishes).

Savor the Flavor, Nourish the Soul, One Meal at a time.

All Eaters are welcome!

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ORCHIDS & SWEET TEA: PLANT-FORWARD RECIPES WITH JAMAICAN FLAVOR & SOUTHERN CHARM

Whether you’re a home cook or a skilled chef, the more than 120 recipes in this book will help you make everyday comfort food recipes to nourish your family as well as unique, artful dishes for special occasions that call for more flare.

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