Recipes — The Black Contessa

The Black Contessa

“Don’t be eye candy. Be soul food.”

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp

#spookyszn is here!

Maincarmen JohnsonOctober 4, 2020Pasta, Seafood, ShrimpComment

Lamb Meatballs & Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Meatballs & Yogurt Sauce

Bold! Fresh! Flavor!

Maincarmen JohnsonSeptember 25, 2020LambComment

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Weeknight Delight

Maincarmen JohnsonDecember 13, 2018ChickenComment

Poached Pears

Poached Pears

Tis the Season

Sweet Treatscarmen JohnsonDecember 11, 2018Pears Comment

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Small bite. Big flavor.

Small Bitescarmen JohnsonMay 28, 2018EggsComment

Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Spice up your life!

Breakfastcarmen JohnsonMay 22, 2018Tomato, EggsComment

Sheet Pan Roasted Okra and Tomatoes

Sheet Pan Roasted Okra and Tomatoes

A taste of home.

Maincarmen JohnsonMay 19, 2018Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, SausageComment

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Fresh and Bright.

Saladscarmen JohnsonMay 19, 2018Tomato, Feta Comment

Citrus and Herb Salmon

Citrus and Herb Salmon

Love at first bite

Maincarmen JohnsonMay 11, 2018Salmon, Seafood Comment

Watermelon Mint Feta Salad

Watermelon Mint Feta Salad

Cool and refreshing.

Saladscarmen JohnsonMay 9, 2018WatermelonComment

Chicken Stew

Chicken Stew

This amazing chicken stew is the perfect solution for a case of the “Mondays.”

Maincarmen JohnsonMay 7, 2018ChickenComment

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Quick, healthy, & saucy!

Small Bitescarmen JohnsonMay 6, 2018Seafood, Shrimp, Low Calorie, HealthyComment

Cuban Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo

The ultimate comfort food!

Maincarmen JohnsonMay 5, 2018Beef, CubanComment

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

The perfect side dish.

Sidescarmen JohnsonMay 2, 2018PotatoComment

Honey Chipotle Wings

Honey Chipotle Wings

Smoky. Spicy. Sweet.

Maincarmen JohnsonApril 29, 2018ChickenComment

Peach Balsamic Salad

Peach Balsamic Salad

A new classic.

Saladscarmen JohnsonApril 24, 2018Peach, Goat Cheese, Proscuitto, Balsamic VinegarComment

Soft Scrambled Eggs

Soft Scrambled Eggs

The best part of waking up!

Breakfastcarmen JohnsonApril 22, 2018EggsComment

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce

Saucy.

Maincarmen JohnsonApril 22, 2018Beef, Chicken, Fish, Condiment Comments

Cheddar Cornbread

Cheddar Cornbread

South in yo’ mouth!

Sidescarmen JohnsonMarch 15, 2018 Comment

Seafood Spaghetti

Seafood Spaghetti

Pantry Meal

Maincarmen JohnsonMarch 15, 2018Seafood, Pasta