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Two trifle bowls of strawberry banana puddings with a box of nilla wafers and strawberries in the background.

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My Favorite Southern Strawberry Banana Pudding
Up close of creamy chicken and tortellini in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

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Creamy Blackened Chicken with Tortellini
Overhead shot of Creamy Tuscan Lobster Pasta

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Creamy Tuscan Lobster Pasta
Image of different cake flavors.

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Best Cake Flavors for Any Occasion
Plate with two pieces of Avocado Toast

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Mind-blowing Avocado Toast
Stacks of pancakes with whipped cream, strawberries, and cookies.

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Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

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Curry chicken in a black plate with two forks and a side of drink.

Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken
Roasted tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Herb Roasted Tomatoes [Quick + Easy]
Closeup of baked chicken wings up.

Baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
Tacos in a platter with one being dipped in sauce with a side of drink and lime.

My Fave Birria Tacos
Up close shot of chicken breasts in a skillet with spoon.

Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts 
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Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake

This Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake is super moist, dense, and fluffy. The zesty lemon and olive oil mix perfectly with the sweet blueberries, giving it a great tart-sweet balance. It’s the kind of treat everyone in the family will love, no matter the occasion! Vegan + Gluten-free option.

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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).

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