Traditional Hoppin John is thought to bring luck and prosperity. It's a staple New Year's day dinner in the south, especially in South Carolina. Classic Hoppin John is made with ham hocks or bacon and cooked in one pot. My quick version uses, smoked fast cook sausages and more vegetables like healthy broccoli, frozen black-eyed peas and for kick, a couple pinches of crushed red peppers. This is an easy hearty dish that's ready in 30 minutes or less.I hope you had a safe and ...
Benne Seed Wafers/Cookies
Benne or sesame seeds were brought to America through the transatlantic slave trade. They were commonly used to enhance the flavors of foods or used as a thickening agent. African slaves believed the seeds brought good luck. Benne wafers are a staple dessert for many people in South Carolina and they are often served during Kwanzaa as well. Melt in your mouth, crisp, chewy, nutty and caramelized benne or sesame cookies are perfect for the holidays. For a more traditional ...
West African Beef Suya
13 minutes beef suya. That's all the time you need to make this mouth watering Beef Suya, A West African spicy street food kebab with a nutty, seasoning blend.I placed an order for some products about three weeks ago. Can you believe it took almost 3 weeks for my stuff to ship? I ordered back on April 14, then about a week after that, I sent the company an email asking them when is my stuff shipping. The CSR said that they didn't expect the sale to go so well and it was very busy, but they ...