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The appetizer recipes on Orchids + Sweet Tea are quick, easy, + healthy recipes, BUT nothing short of flavor + pieces of personality, just as an FYI! These recipes will leave your Mouth watering for more clean eating. Everything from Sweet to Savory to Bold flavor and ALL healthy. A healthy and easy way to enjoy a meal.

Hot + Spicy Nine Mile Buffalo Chicken Wings

Hot + Spicy Nine Mile Buffalo Chicken Wings

These Hot + Spicy ‘Nine Mile’ Buffalo Chicken Wings definitely live up to their name—HOT + SPICY! Drenched in hot buffalo sauce with a hint of BBQ sauce and maple syrup to balance the heat, these wings remain a spicy staple inspired by Bob Marley and the Jamaican culture with bold uses of red pepper…

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Spicy Jamaican Mini Beef Patties

Spicy Jamaican Mini Beef Patties

This isn’t your typical Jamaican patty. In fact, it doesn’t include ‘actual beef’., rather it’s turkey meat with “beef bouillon” which allows it to taste like beef. Wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust, the moist “beef” inside coupled with the meany spices, bursts with flavor and heat! Cut into medium round circles and baked to…

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Spicy BBQ Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

Spicy BBQ Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

This Spicy BBQ Chickpea Lettuce Wraps recipe is the best light meal option as an appetizer (or lunch) ever invented. Super flavorful, meat-less, and bursting with a kick of heat! Completely dairy-free and a vegan option is available.  Yummy! These lettuce wraps are so delicious! I was so upset once I had my last bite and…

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Shredded BBQ Jerk Chicken + Sweet Plantains

Shredded BBQ Jerk Chicken + Sweet Plantains

This Shredded BBQ Jerk Chicken + Sweet Plantains recipe is a really great play on spicy and sweet! Inspired by the traditional Jamaican favorite–Jerk Chicken, this recipe creates a modern feel and is nothing short of flavor. Easy to make and does not require much time in the kitchen, despite the intricate look of this…

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Post Thanksgiving: Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls + Bob’s Red Mill

Post Thanksgiving: Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls + Bob’s Red Mill

These Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls are nothing short of amazing! Uber soft, fluffy, buttery, and a nice hint of herbal flavors that include thyme, basil, and parsley. This recipe is easy to make and is a real hit on Thanksgiving Day or perhaps any day for that matter. Sponsored Post: This post is sponsored by Bob’s…

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Loaded Nachos: Chicken + Black Beans

Loaded Nachos: Chicken + Black Beans

This Loaded Nachos: Chicken + Black Beans recipe is super easy, quick, full of flavor, and finger-licking good! It’s full of cheesy goodness and whether you choose to top with the optional sour cream or other garnishes, it’s still simply amazing. What better way to spend the weekend than with a bowl full of Loaded…

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I'm Shanika -- an absolute Foodie + Sweets lover! I live NYC with my Husband + little guy. Give me a Caramel Frappuccino in one hand, something sweet in another, + a kitchen full of baking tools + I'm a Happy gal! I created Orchids + Sweet Tea to prove that #COMFORTFOODS can come in the form of many different dishes, using healthier + organic ingredients (hand in hand w/ Wellness). Dig Deeper!

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  • A sweet and comforting recipe for homemade Apple Blueberry Hand Pies + Maple-Brown Sugar Glaze, wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust and stuffed gently with a spiced filling, these sweet treats are a sure favorite to anyone who dares to a take big bite. The perfect dessert, snack, or breakfast treat. 🥧 Recipe in link in bio. #orchidsandsweettea .
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