From Our Family to Yours
Every recipe has a story. Many of the dishes at Shakeya's Comfort Kitchen are inspired by the people who taught me to cook and the family that gathers around my table. My hope is that these meals bring the same comfort and joy to your home as they have to mine.
A staple in our home and my husband's favorite meal. Tender chicken cooked with onions, bell peppers, and broccoli in a savory sweet-and-smoky sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice.
Another one of my husband's go-to weeknight requests. Shrimp and turkey kielbasa sausage sautéed with broccoli in a sweet chili sauce and served over fluffy rice. Add chicken for an even heartier meal.
Named in honor of my son, Israel. Juicy steak bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs, and served with creamy homemade macaroni and cheese and green beans.
Inspired by Gabriel and Michael Thomas, two sweet boys who remind me that the best meals are the ones shared with family. Crispy oven-baked buttermilk chicken tenders made from scratch and seasoned to perfection, served with extra creamy homemade macaroni and cheese and a fresh seasonal vegetable.
A comforting blend of collard greens, mustard greens, and cabbage inspired by my grandmother's way of cooking
A colorful blend of roasted vegetables inspired by my great-aunt Virginia, who first taught me my way around the kitchen.
Warm, golden cornbread with a tender center and just the right touch of sweetness—a family favorite for generations
One of my signature recipes and a staple at our family table. Made with a rich blend of cheeses and baked until perfectly golden, this extra creamy macaroni and cheese is the definition of comfort food—and the side dish everyone hopes there are leftovers of.