Homemade by Ayesha Curry — Week 1 | craftycarmen

Homemade: First Meal Kit Delivery Experience

April 29, 2017 in Cooking

When Ayesha Curry announced her new family-focused meal kit delivery service, Homemade, I knew I had to try it. There are an abundance of such services these days, but none that have tickled my fancy, even if I do get coupon offers in the mail. Given that I've made so many successful and delicious recipes from Ayesha's cookbook, The Seasoned Life, I figured this would be a great opportunity to start.

Sweet and Savory Shrimp and Grits — Recipe from The Seasoned Life by Ayesha Curry + Butcher Block from Childs & Co | craftycarmen

A Southern Classic

February 21, 2017 in Cooking

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The first time I've ever had Shrimp and Grits was from Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco. It was love, and I mean, LOVE, at first bite. It's so serious that every other version of Shrimp and Grits just won't do for me. However, Ayesha Curry's Sweet and Savory Shrimp and Grits, her twist on this Southern classic from her cookbook, The Seasoned Life, is a good one to make at home.

Cast-Iron Cornbread, Game Day Chili, Deviled Eggs with Brown Sugar Bacon, Pork Chops and Apples, Roasted Broccolini, The Best Mac and Cheese — Recipes from The Seasoned Life by Ayesha Curry | craftycarmen

Have A Party, "Seasoned Life" Style

January 27, 2017 in Cooking

Although this spread was made for a party over the holidays, you can really make it for ANY party, like, maybe a party on February 5? If you catch my drift... But really, it doesn't have to be a party. Though it does work well because most of these recipes are from the "Game Day" section in The Seasoned Life by Ayesha Curry.