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Caribbean and Southern flavors, made easy. From air fryer to cast iron, these recipes bring bold taste to real-life kitchens.

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  • seafood salad in bowl with green onions next to the bowl
    Creamy Cold Seafood Salad with Pasta & Shrimp
  • chimichurri chicken covered in the sauce on black plate
    Chimichurri Chicken Recipe – Juicy, Flavor-Packed, and Easy
  • close up photo of jerk skewers
    Jerk Shrimp Skewers with Jerk Butter Glaze
  • ground chicken and rice ina skillet
    Ground Chicken and Rice Recipe (Caribbean Dirty Rice)
  • broiled chicken breast on broiler sheet
    Juicy Broiled Chicken Breast Recipe (How to Broil Chicken in the Oven)
  • blueberry compote with plate with spoon in the middle
    Easy Blueberry Compote (15-Minute Recipe)
  • air fryer fish on white plate with tatar sauce and lemons
    Crispy Air Fryer Fish Recipe
  • roasted chicken on cutting board
    Air Fried Spatchcock Chicken
  • country style ribs on plate with mashed potatoes and green beans
    Country Style Ribs Recipe (Tender with BBQ Sauce)
  • overhead view of crab fried rice in wok with spoon in it
    Easy Crab Fried Rice Recipe

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The Best Jamaican Oxtail Recipe!

My oxtail recipe is a crowd favorite.

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So glad you’re here. I share bold, approachable recipes inspired by my Caribbean roots and Southern classics—perfect for anyone who wants big flavor without the fuss.

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Caribbean Inspired

Caribbean favorites that are bold, simple, and full of flavor.

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  • jerk chicken, rice, coleslaw, plantains in bowl to make a jerk chicken bowl
    Easy Jerk Chicken Bowls: A Burst of Caribbean Flavor
  • rasta pasta on plate with fork on side
    Rasta Pasta Recipe (Creamy Caribbean Pasta)
  • Jerk bbq sauce in glass bowl
    Jamaican Jerk BBQ Sauce Recipe
  • jerk pork on wood background
    Air Fried Jamaican Jerk Pork Recipe

Southern Inspired

Southern favorites that are simple, soulful, and full of flavor.

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  • The cooked peanuts in a large pot.
    Classic Southern Boiled Peanuts Recipe
  • candied sweet potatoes in baking dish
    The Best Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
  • deviled eggs on white plate
    Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe - Easy & Creamy Appetizer
  • chocolate gravy being poured over biscuits
    Southern Chocolate Gravy Recipe

Air Fryer Recipes

Your air fryer’s new best friend—flavor-packed recipes that work.

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  • cooked meatloaf in air fryer basket
    Air Fryer Meatloaf (Juicy and Tasty)
  • candied pecans in a bowl with cinnamon stick and pinecone around it
    Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugared Pecans
  • molten lava cake on white plate with blueberries in background
    Air Fryer Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
  • cooked air fryer crab cakes in an air fryer basket
    Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes (Ready in Minutes!)

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Welcome to My Forking Life! Hi, I'm Tanya, attorney, busy wife and mom, and lover of quick, easy, and delicious meals.

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