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Caribbean Pate’

March 2021

Caribbean Pate’

Sharing my family recipes has just become more inclusive thanks to my partnership with Impossible Foods to create the Impossible Caribbean Pate’! Growing…

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Each One Reach One Book Drive

January 2021

Each One Reach One Book Drive

Last summer our country was forced to recognize the racial violence against the black community that’s been happening for decades. Instead of getting…

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GINGER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

December 2020

GINGER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE

With Holidays around the corner, I’m so excited to share my Ginger Chicken and Rice recipe. The star of this dish is Campbell’s®…

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Gooey Guacamole

October 2020

Gooey Guacamole

It might seem a bit grotesque at first but isn't that the fun in Halloween recipes?! My Gooey Guacamole is the perfect addition…

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JACK-O'-LANTERN QUESADILLAS

October 2020

JACK-O'-LANTERN QUESADILLAS

This recipe is a spooky twist to my family's quesadilla recipe! It's so easy to make these Jack-o'-Lantern Quesadillas that the whole family…

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