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Happy Monday, ya’ll! I’m excited to FINALLY ha

Happy Monday, ya’ll! I’m excited to FINALLY have my FIRST Holiday Gift Guide up on the blog!! 🎄This list includes products that I’ve grown to love, some over the years, while others have been discovered during quarantine this year. There’s a little bit of everything for EVERYONE (Wellness, Inspiration, Food, Lifestyle, etc.) and it’ll definitely make your shopping this year for your loved ones a lot easier. Plus, I have a few Black-Owned Businesses that are my absolute fave and really embody quality, so let’s GOOOoooo!!! 🎁 Who’s ready?!👆🏾To see this awesome list, tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ or GOOGLE ‘40+ Lifestyle Gift Ideas 2020: Holiday Gift Guide’

Whether you have one last round of leftover Turkey

Whether you have one last round of leftover Turkey like I do or you’re thinking of still being apart of the turkey love gang, these Leftover Turkey Southern Collard Greens are EVERYTHING and need to be heavily considered. 😬 SWIPE LEFT to see how I transformed this dish from my leftover Turkey. You can literally use any part of your leftover Turkey for this! Plus, I give my top 5 tips to making this PERFECT in the recipe! How have you used your leftovers? Let me know in the comments! #orchidsandsweettea 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Leftover Turkey Southern Collard Greens’
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OK, ya’ll! Apparently, it’s officially COOKIE

OK, ya’ll! Apparently, it’s officially COOKIE SEASON 🍪🍪 and I’m gearing up for a few NEW cookie recipes (plus, I have the best helper) and I’m excited! 😬 It’s all things Christmas in the coming weeks and ya girl has been WORKING on content. Who’s ready? What’s your favorite Holiday recipe to make?🎄 Let me know in the comments!👇🏾#orchidsandsweettea 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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Hey ya’ll! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiv

Hey ya’ll! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving however you chose to celebrate! This is how my plate looks after eating everything my heart desired while keeping things low key with my hubby + son yesterday. I even made a WHOLE TURKEY that was sooo good.🙈 Oh and let’s not talk about that mini Thanksgiving plate snack in the middle of the night. Anyone can relate? 🤣 Anyway, I pray that you’re STILL thankful the day after and be sure to be on the look out for my Favorite Things list for the Holidays COMING SOON to the blog.✨ Happy Friday!👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’ #orchidsandsweettea
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This will literally be me today as I attempt to pr

This will literally be me today as I attempt to prep for Thanksgiving. 😩😂 If I’m honest, this year’s Thanksgiving will be different in that I’m more intentional about creating a little tradition for my son going forward. At 5, he’s now sensitive to creating experiences, therefore, cooking together, sharing what we’re grateful for (even if he references his Dinosaurs + puppy🤣), playing mini games, among other things will be our NEW Thanksgiving tradition. I say this to say, no matter how small of a change or big of one that this year’s Thanksgiving might be for you and your family, the most important thing to remember is that NEW traditions can be formed in this moment and it’ll be OK.✨Oh and THANKS SO MUCH to everyone who has viewed, shared, and loved my list of 60+ Vegan Recipes for Thanksgiving! I didn’t think that it would make a huge dent with so many other great options available from other awesome bloggers, BUT you’ve outdone yourselves with all the love and I don’t take it for granted. 🥰 Wishing everyone the best Thanksgiving Eve + Day, in spite of this year’s challenges. We still have so much to be thankful for! 💋 Prayers to those who have lost loved ones, who may be alone, or who may be hurting, currently. I pray for your continued strength + peace during this Holiday season. 🙏🏾 Love you guys!👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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#huffposttaste @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #f52grams #thewayweeat #wsbakeclub #theeverygirl #theeverymom #fwcooks #xonecole #breakfast #easyrecipes #buzzfeastfood #cookingwithkids #lifestyleblogger #discoverunder50k

Growing up in the South, cornbread has always been

Growing up in the South, cornbread has always been a MUST for weekly Sunday dinners let alone Thanksgiving. 🤫 And while I often made the store-bought @jiffymixes box cornbread with my Grandma, there’s nothing like whipping together your cornbread from scratch and this Vegan Sweet Potato Herb version is SUPER EASY! 🙌🏾 Plus, it’s on my list of 60+ Vegan Recipes to Make This Thanksgiving so there’s that. Have you seen the list yet?👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea 60+ Easy Vegan Recipes to Make This Thanksgiving’
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#cornbread #cornbreadmuffins #southernfood #sweetpotatoes #sweetpotatocornbread #veganrecipes #vegan #easysidedish #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog
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Happy Monday, ya’ll! I’m excited to FINALLY ha

Happy Monday, ya’ll! I’m excited to FINALLY have my FIRST Holiday Gift Guide up on the blog!! 🎄This list includes products that I’ve grown to love, some over the years, while others have been discovered during quarantine this year. There’s a little bit of everything for EVERYONE (Wellness, Inspiration, Food, Lifestyle, etc.) and it’ll definitely make your shopping this year for your loved ones a lot easier. Plus, I have a few Black-Owned Businesses that are my absolute fave and really embody quality, so let’s GOOOoooo!!! 🎁 Who’s ready?!👆🏾To see this awesome list, tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ or GOOGLE ‘40+ Lifestyle Gift Ideas 2020: Holiday Gift Guide’

Whether you have one last round of leftover Turkey

Whether you have one last round of leftover Turkey like I do or you’re thinking of still being apart of the turkey love gang, these Leftover Turkey Southern Collard Greens are EVERYTHING and need to be heavily considered. 😬 SWIPE LEFT to see how I transformed this dish from my leftover Turkey. You can literally use any part of your leftover Turkey for this! Plus, I give my top 5 tips to making this PERFECT in the recipe! How have you used your leftovers? Let me know in the comments! #orchidsandsweettea 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Leftover Turkey Southern Collard Greens’
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https://www.orchidsandsweettea.com/leftover-turkey-southern-collard-greens/

OK, ya’ll! Apparently, it’s officially COOKIE

OK, ya’ll! Apparently, it’s officially COOKIE SEASON 🍪🍪 and I’m gearing up for a few NEW cookie recipes (plus, I have the best helper) and I’m excited! 😬 It’s all things Christmas in the coming weeks and ya girl has been WORKING on content. Who’s ready? What’s your favorite Holiday recipe to make?🎄 Let me know in the comments!👇🏾#orchidsandsweettea 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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#cookies #cookieseason #bakinglove #feedfeed #lifestyleblogger #saveurmag
#huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #f52grams #thewayweeat #wsbakeclub #theeverygirlcooks #theeverymom #fwcooks #xonecole #buzzfeastfood #thebakefiles #momlife #bakealong #holidayrecipes

Hey ya’ll! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiv

Hey ya’ll! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving however you chose to celebrate! This is how my plate looks after eating everything my heart desired while keeping things low key with my hubby + son yesterday. I even made a WHOLE TURKEY that was sooo good.🙈 Oh and let’s not talk about that mini Thanksgiving plate snack in the middle of the night. Anyone can relate? 🤣 Anyway, I pray that you’re STILL thankful the day after and be sure to be on the look out for my Favorite Things list for the Holidays COMING SOON to the blog.✨ Happy Friday!👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’ #orchidsandsweettea
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#veganrecipes #veganbolognese #deliciousfood #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog
#huffposttaste #blackfoodbloggers @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @pinterest #bonappetit #f52grams #thewayweeat #theeverygirl #theeverymom #fwcooks #dayafterthanksgiving #buzzfeastfood #veganeats #veganinspiration

This will literally be me today as I attempt to pr

This will literally be me today as I attempt to prep for Thanksgiving. 😩😂 If I’m honest, this year’s Thanksgiving will be different in that I’m more intentional about creating a little tradition for my son going forward. At 5, he’s now sensitive to creating experiences, therefore, cooking together, sharing what we’re grateful for (even if he references his Dinosaurs + puppy🤣), playing mini games, among other things will be our NEW Thanksgiving tradition. I say this to say, no matter how small of a change or big of one that this year’s Thanksgiving might be for you and your family, the most important thing to remember is that NEW traditions can be formed in this moment and it’ll be OK.✨Oh and THANKS SO MUCH to everyone who has viewed, shared, and loved my list of 60+ Vegan Recipes for Thanksgiving! I didn’t think that it would make a huge dent with so many other great options available from other awesome bloggers, BUT you’ve outdone yourselves with all the love and I don’t take it for granted. 🥰 Wishing everyone the best Thanksgiving Eve + Day, in spite of this year’s challenges. We still have so much to be thankful for! 💋 Prayers to those who have lost loved ones, who may be alone, or who may be hurting, currently. I pray for your continued strength + peace during this Holiday season. 🙏🏾 Love you guys!👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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#mamabear #momlife #mommyandme #holidaycookies
#foodinfluencer #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog
#huffposttaste @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #f52grams #thewayweeat #wsbakeclub #theeverygirl #theeverymom #fwcooks #xonecole #breakfast #easyrecipes #buzzfeastfood #cookingwithkids #lifestyleblogger #discoverunder50k

Growing up in the South, cornbread has always been

Growing up in the South, cornbread has always been a MUST for weekly Sunday dinners let alone Thanksgiving. 🤫 And while I often made the store-bought @jiffymixes box cornbread with my Grandma, there’s nothing like whipping together your cornbread from scratch and this Vegan Sweet Potato Herb version is SUPER EASY! 🙌🏾 Plus, it’s on my list of 60+ Vegan Recipes to Make This Thanksgiving so there’s that. Have you seen the list yet?👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea 60+ Easy Vegan Recipes to Make This Thanksgiving’
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#cornbread #cornbreadmuffins #southernfood #sweetpotatoes #sweetpotatocornbread #veganrecipes #vegan #easysidedish #feedfeed #blackgirlswhoblog
#huffposttaste @thefeedfeed #teamcanon #essenceeats #thekitchn @thebakefeed @pinterest #f52grams #thewayweeat #wsbakeclub #theeverygirl #xonecole #inseasonnow #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #fallrecipes #buzzfeastfood #sidedishes #skilletmeals

Happy Monday, ya’ll! 🙌🏾 Many if you have b

Happy Monday, ya’ll! 🙌🏾 Many if you have been asking for a Vegan Thanksgiving List so HERE IT IS! I’m created a COMPREHENSIVE list of 60+ Vegan Recipes! YES, 60+‼️ So, SWIPE LEFT 👉🏾 for sneak peeks and ENJOY. Everything from Soups to Appetizers to Mains to Side to Desserts + Drinks! 😩🍸 Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ to see it NOW on the blog!👆🏾Oh and this Not So Traditional Garlic Herb Mashed Potato dish is EVERYTHING! Recipe below.👇🏾
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✨4-5 medium Japanese Sweet potatoes, rinsed + patted dry
✨2-3 medium Yukon potatoes, rinsed + patted dry
✨6-8 Tbsps vegan butter, room temp. or melted
✨2-3 Tbsps Almond milk, unsweetened + ✨1 Tbsp for extra creamy
✨1 ½ tsps sea salt + black pepper
✨2 tsps garlic powder
✨1 tsp smoked paprika
✨1 tsp dried parsley
✨½ tsp dried oregano
✨1-2 Tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Lightly coat each individual potato with olive oil and place them side by side unto the prepared pan.

Bake potatoes for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until tender to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes or so until you’re able to slice open and remove insides, adding everything to a bowl.

In a separate bowl, add the butter and seasonings, mixing until well combined. Set aside.

Add the insides of the potatoes into the bowl of an electric stand mixer attached with a paddle and add in the butter-seasoning mixture. Next add in milk and mix on low-speed (slowly increasing the speed) until the potatoes are smooth. Add the additional Tbsp of milk if you need more smoothness or fluffiness.

Once desired creaminess has been met, remove from mixer and add mashed potatoes to a bowl, garnishing with dried parsley, 1 Tbsp melted vegan butter. Bon Appetit!
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It’s officially Thanksgiving Week and if you’r

It’s officially Thanksgiving Week and if you’re eating VEGAN this year, then this Easy Vegan Cream Cheese sauce is a MUST for your Mac + Cheese! 👀 You gotta have that soft, creamy, flavorful Mac + Cheese! 🙌🏾 Am I right? Oh and I have a few Mac + Cheese options on the blog that I’ll be including in my Thanksgiving Roundup for tomorrow. Stay tuned! #orchidsandsweettea 👆🏾Tap the link in bio @orchidsnsweettea_ for recipe or GOOGLE ‘Orchids + Sweet Tea Recipes’
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INGREDIENTS:
✨ 1 1/2 cups plain cashew nuts, soaked in water overnight
✨ 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
✨ 1 Tbsp juice of a lemon
✨ 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
✨1 tsp sea salt
✨ 1 tsp dried parsley
✨1/2 cup fresh water
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