The Forked Spoon

1 week ago | theforkedspoon.com | Jessica Randhawa

This simple Slow Cooker Jambalaya is loaded with chicken, sausage, shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and cooked rice. So easy!Jambalaya is one of my favorite one-pot meals. The flavorful combo of smoked sausage, chicken, shrimp, spicy Cajun seasoning, and rice makes it the ultimate comfort food. And making it in the slow cooker couldn’t be easier! If dumping and forgetting is what you’re after, you will love this easy peasy slow cooker recipe. Looking for a stove-top version?

1 week ago | theforkedspoon.com | Jessica Randhawa

Adobo Seasoning is a popular, all-purpose Caribbean and Latin American seasoning blend. In this recipe, we’re ditching the additives and MSG found in some store-bought brands for a homemade blend made with just 5 pantry ingredients. Variations included. Today we’re making another homemade seasoning blend to add to our collection. Making homemade spice blends is not only budget-friendly, but it allows you to know exactly what’s being added (and what isn’t).

1 week ago | theforkedspoon.com | Jessica Randhawa

Learn how to make Sazón Seasoning from scratch with just a handful of simple ingredients! It’s bold, budget-friendly, and the best way to add authentic sazón magic to all your favorite recipes. Sazón seasoning is my kitchen secret to better-tasting rice, beans, roasted veggies, meats, and everything in between. It’s a vibrant, reddish-orange seasoning blend popular throughout Latin American and Caribbean cooking, especially in Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisines.

2 weeks ago | theforkedspoon.com | Jessica Randhawa

This Sofrito Recipe is an aromatic blend of sweet peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, and must-have flavor base for countless Latin and Caribbean dishes. It’s super easy to make and uses ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. Sofrito is a bold, flavor-packed blend of aromatic ingredients like peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs—think of it as the Latin American version of mirepoix or the Cajun holy trinity.

2 weeks ago | theforkedspoon.com | Jessica Randhawa

Why buy store-bought salad dressing when you can make this quick and easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe at home? It’s perfectly sweet, tangy, and made with just 7 simple ingredients!It’s safe to say that balsamic vinaigrette has earned a permanent place in most refrigerators – including my own. It’s tangy, delicious, and super versatile. But, it’s time to put back the store-bought stuff. Today we’re making our very own homemade balsamic vinaigrette using basic pantry ingredients.