Lentil soup is a great go-to meal - inexpensive, easy to prepare, and ready in less than 1 hour. Lentils are a great source of fiber and protein, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. It’s a wholesome, hearty meal that you can make on any night of the week. My family enjoys it throughout the fall and winter.

Since changing my diet to being mostly plant-based, I’ve used portobello mushrooms as a meat substitute. Portobello mushrooms have a meaty flavor without the calories of meat. This recipe is a simple vegan jerk dish.

Soups are a great treat on a cool fall or winter day. Pepperpot is an old- time favorite that is enjoyed by many people in the Caribbean. Give this recipe a try.

Months into COVID-19 and many of us have become intimately familiar with the kitchen. If you are looking for recipes to try or just want to learn more about plant-based diets, check out our new blog. We highlight 7 vegan cookbooks by Black authors.

Fruit when paired with the right culinary herb can take your sensory experience to new heights. Mint goes well with many fruits. Give it a try with papaya, one of my favorite tropical paradise fruits.

Peas and fish are two staples of African diaspora cuisine. Here we combine both to make a quick and easy salad. The best part is you don’t have to cook anything.