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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
Strawberry jam in a jar with a spoon and strawberries.

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Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam
Chicken tenders on a white plate with a fork, strawberries, and drinks.

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Southern Strawberry BBQ Chicken Tenders
Up close shot of straight view of Strawberry Shortcake Bundt Cake.

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Strawberry Shortcake Bundt Cake
Stacks of pancakes with whipped cream, strawberries, and cookies.

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Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
Up close shot of My Fave Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits on a white plate with a spoon.

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My Fave Strawberry Shortcake with Buttermilk Biscuits

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

Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken
Serving dish full of Southern Banana Pudding

Classic Southern Banana Pudding
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 peach cobbler in a low bowl with scoops of ice cream.

Easy Southern Peach Cobbler [with Canned Peaches]
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Hey, Welcome!

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.

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

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