Quick & Easy Archives - Meals by Mavis https://mealsbymavis.com/category/quick-easy/ Delicious African, Caribbean and American Food Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:35:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/mealsbymavis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-sitelogo-7-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Quick & Easy Archives - Meals by Mavis https://mealsbymavis.com/category/quick-easy/ 32 32 159096637 Savory Cassava Fritters https://mealsbymavis.com/savory-cassava-fritters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=savory-cassava-fritters https://mealsbymavis.com/savory-cassava-fritters/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:55:40 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=18322 Cassava is a staple food in Ghana, so I grew up eating a lot of it. However, I never had it fried until more recently. Fried cassava is delicious. Clearly, I’ve been missing out. Anyways, I love making these savory cassava fritters. They smell and taste divine.  For those who […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/savory-cassava-fritters/feed/ 2 18322 Southwest Quinoa Salad https://mealsbymavis.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=southwest-quinoa-salad https://mealsbymavis.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/#respond Sun, 29 May 2022 18:20:41 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=18183 This southwest quinoa salad is one of my go to recipes for quick and easy meals. It’s great as an appetizer but can also be served as a main dish. If you’re going to a picnic or potluck this summer, this will be a good dish to take with you. […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/feed/ 0 18183 Sillmacka (Swedish-Style Herring Sandwich) https://mealsbymavis.com/sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich https://mealsbymavis.com/sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich/#respond Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:19:17 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=18039 One of the visitors to the blog (hi Mats!) asked if I could post a Swedish inspired recipe, preferably something with fish and/or horseradish. So, I decided to share my recipe for sillmacka (herring sandwich).  Sillmacka is a classic Swedish open faced sandwich featuring herring on dark rye bread. Sillmacka […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich/feed/ 0 18039 Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwiches https://mealsbymavis.com/chickpea-and-avocado-salad-sandwich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chickpea-and-avocado-salad-sandwich https://mealsbymavis.com/chickpea-and-avocado-salad-sandwich/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:41:19 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=17439 Chickpea and avocado salad sandwiches are vegan/vegetarian versions of egg salad and chicken salad sandwiches. Unlike a traditional salad sandwich, this version uses avocado in place of mayo as the binder, making it a healthier version of a traditional salad sandwich. You can use canned or freshly cooked chickpeas for […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/chickpea-and-avocado-salad-sandwich/feed/ 0 17439 Cuban-Style Picadillo https://mealsbymavis.com/cuban-style-picadillo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cuban-style-picadillo https://mealsbymavis.com/cuban-style-picadillo/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:22:54 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=16951 Cuban picadillo is an easy to make mince meat/hash that’s similar to sloppy joes, but less saucy. Cuban picadillo is traditionally made with ground beef, ground pork or both. It usually includes olives, tomatoes, raisins, potatoes, and white wine. Picadillo is also widely eaten in other Latin American countries, including […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/cuban-style-picadillo/feed/ 0 16951 Homemade Cranberry Sauce https://mealsbymavis.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homemade-cranberry-sauce https://mealsbymavis.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/#respond Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:32:35 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=16577 I know some people are die-hard fans of canned cranberry sauce, but homemade cranberry sauce is awesome. It’s got a better texture and flavour than the canned ones, and it’s ridiculously easy to make. So, if you’re not adamant that cranberry sauce be in the shape of a can (some […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/feed/ 0 16577 Quick and Easy Pumpkin Coconut Soup https://mealsbymavis.com/quick-and-easy-pumpkin-coconut-soup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-and-easy-pumpkin-coconut-soup https://mealsbymavis.com/quick-and-easy-pumpkin-coconut-soup/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:00:05 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=16494 So, I’m not the biggest fan of creamy soups, but I really like this pumpkin coconut soup. I’ve made it several times this fall and have enjoyed it each time. Even with the unseasonably warm weather that we’ve had this fall, it’s nice to have a warm bowl of soup […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/quick-and-easy-pumpkin-coconut-soup/feed/ 0 16494 Tostones (Twice-Fried Plantain Chips) https://mealsbymavis.com/tostones-twice-fried-plantain-chips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tostones-twice-fried-plantain-chips https://mealsbymavis.com/tostones-twice-fried-plantain-chips/#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:00:32 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=15851 Who doesn’t love plantain chips? Tostones require a little more effort to make than regular ol’ plantain chips, but they’re definitely worth it. For the uninitiated, tostones are twice-fried plantain chips that are a staple food in Latin American countries like Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. They are […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/tostones-twice-fried-plantain-chips/feed/ 0 15851 Chicken Chichinga (Ghanaian Chicken Kebabs) https://mealsbymavis.com/chicken-chichinga-ghanaian-chicken-kebab/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicken-chichinga-ghanaian-chicken-kebab https://mealsbymavis.com/chicken-chichinga-ghanaian-chicken-kebab/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:05:47 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=15931 Chicken chichinga are Ghanaian chicken kebabs made with suya spice, which is a peanut-based spice blend that’s widely used in Ghana and Nigeria. Chichinga can be made with any meat, tofu or vegetables. The meat versions of chichinga, particularly beef, are popular street foods in Ghana and Nigeria (where it […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/chicken-chichinga-ghanaian-chicken-kebab/feed/ 4 15931 Saladu Nebbe (Senegalese Black-Eyed Peas Salad) https://mealsbymavis.com/saladu-nebbe-senegalese-black-eyed-peas-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saladu-nebbe-senegalese-black-eyed-peas-salad https://mealsbymavis.com/saladu-nebbe-senegalese-black-eyed-peas-salad/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2020 21:15:09 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=15712 Happy summer! I have some good news. I successfully defended my PhD thesis this week. I’ve got a few revisions to make, but once that’s done, I can submit my thesis and be finally done! I’m so happy. Anyways, lets get to the food. Saladu nebbe is a Senegalese black-eyed […]

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