CHEF JOYA

If I could go back and change anything about my vegan culinary journey, I wouldn’t touch a thing. Cooking for Iconic Queens is something to talk about and I’m learning to own that. There's something about the title "Celebrity Chef" that makes me blush, but honestly, I'm beyond grateful for the incredible experiences I've had! Over the years, I've had the privilege of cooking for and alongside some truly phenomenal women who just happen to be your favorite celebrities. I've whipped up many soul-satisfying vegan feasts for the one and only @iamtabithabrown . Her smile after devouring my plant-based mac and cheese is something I'll never forget! @fantasia , my former personal chef client, still craves my legendary vegan meatloaf and decadent desserts. @jazminesullivan sliding through the city for her tour and requesting me was a manifestation from day one, I heard she was eating vegan. From @jesshilarious_official booking me in the middle of the night after a night of having a night out and cooking for the next two days and even getting her in the kitchen was hilarious. And let me tell you, when @tsmadison digs into my mouthwatering vegan oxtails and potato salad, it's a true testament to the power of plant-based comfort food because she’s not eating flowers 😂 @therealmoworldwide who’s been whipping up my recipes on her own and having me in the kitchen to teach her some more recipes was a cherry on top of it all. I don’t know if I’m the Black Woman’s Celebrity Chef but I’ll take that because the support feels like a warm hug #celebritychef #veganchef #chefjoya #plantbased #soulfood #privatechef

Did you really just make a Filet O no Fish 😃 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 4-6 rectangular fillets crushed nori for fishy flavor • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with Just Magic Seasoning • 1 cup plant-based buttermilk milk • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1-2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire • Salt and pepper, to taste • Oil for frying For the Tartar Sauce: • 1/2 cup vegan mayo • 1 tablespoon relish (sweet or dill) • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • Salt and pepper, to taste #cooking #veganfood #sandwich #plantbased #chefjoya

Welcome to the world Zen! Babies in our family are looked at as the richest blessing that anyone can hold. And being a Grandma to two grandsons has me with the biggest smile. I’m so proud of my child, the way he has handled becoming a Father has been nothing short of amazing.

Legacy over everything! Mimi for the second time

Tender Oxtails and Gravy in 30 mins We ain’t trying to hear that noise about vegans can’t have the foods they loved before going vegan. There’s plenty of recipes for oxtails but you won’t find one like this. It’s completely plant based and ready to go straight from the pack. The key to making these extra flavorful and tender is to marinate @sunnispeaksvegan Smackin Oxtails with your veggies, Chef Joya’s Red House Seasoning Blend, and dry red wine. Roast for 20 mins and add them to your gravy and enjoy. Try it out and let me know how they smack! 1 lb Smackin oxtail 2 tbsp mushroom soy sauce 1 tbsp browning sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp Chef Joya’s Red House Seasoning 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried thyme 4 sprigs fresh thyme 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 green onions, chopped 2 Scotch bonnet pepper, pierced ( don’t pierce if you don’t like heat) 1 cup red wine 2 medium carrots, chopped (optional) 1 cup red and green bell peppers, chopped 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 can butter beans (drained) 2 cups vegetable broth or water 1 tbsp vegan beef bouillon 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup 3 tbsp oil (for sautéing) 1/4 tsp liquid smoke Salt and pepper to taste More delicious vegan soul food and Caribbean food in my cookbooks #oxtails #foodporn #cooking #chefjoya #soulfood

One thing I have mastered is the art of soul food and making it completely plant based is the cherry on top. Celebrating BHM let’s get into some Soul Food Trivia Which famous Black chef was the first African American to publish a cookbook in the United States? A) Leah Chase B) James Hemings C) Abby Fisher D) Edna Lewis #cooking #bhm #greens #mac #friedchicken

Grateful for my true friends who genuinely show up, and don’t mishandle me on purpose. Friends who take care of you like you take care of everyone else. It means so much to have those who are here for the right reasons, not for over the top reactions from me, personal gain or clout. It’s important to cherish the real ones who bring positivity and support, and leave the rest of these other people behind.

Hey Loves! It’s Soul Mahmazing is all about those soulful recipes we love for Sunday dinners, celebrations, holidays, and potlucks. These dishes bring everyone together, no matter the occasion. If you’ve been craving that real soul food flavor without the meat or dairy, this is the cookbook for you. We’re talking Fried Chik’n Pot Pie, Baked Mac & Cheese, Fried Fish, Candied Yams, Jalapeño Cornbread, Salisbury Steak, Black & White Greens, Banana Pudding, and so much more. Soul food is culture, tradition, and history on a plate. And if you’ve been wanting to try it the vegan way, now’s the time, cookbooks are 40% off with code BHM #soulfood #plantbased #veganfood #foodie #food #cookbook #chefjoya

Celebrating Black History month with flavor. Get my cookbooks 40 percent off with code BHM.. be prepared to have the best food around, vegan or not, you’re going to love it. 🔗 in Bio #cookbook #cooking #vegansoulfood #caribbean #food #foodie

FaceTime date night with styling the matching sneakers she got us. We planned to get dressed together as if we were in the same room and go to dinner at a cute casual restaurant. But somewhere between hyping each other up, dancing , twirling in the mirror, and turning our living rooms a runway… we completely missed our reservations. She would say I was taking too long to get ready 😫 but I nah 😆 That long-distance love, though. Finding new ways to make each other smile, turning ordinary moments into memories, and realizing that sometimes, the best dates aren’t even planned. ❤️ #datenight #longdistancerelationship #fashion #sneakers #relationshipgoals #dinner #grwm #whattowear

It’s a Candied Yam, and I said what I said! 😘 Sweet potatoes are a major part of the soul in soul food. This root vegetable is used in so many dishes, but it’s best known for its sweet creations. In Africa, yams were traditionally used, but when we arrived in America, we did what we’ve always done—made it happen. And that’s how the sweet potato became the candied yam. @comparefoodsclt makes it easy to find all the traditional and cultural ingredients you need. Here’s my super easy recipe for the best candied yams you’ve ever had! 🔥🍠✨ 2 White Sweet Potatoes 3 Orange Sweet Potatoes 1 1/2 cup plantbased butter 3/4 cup - 1 cup Brown Sugar 3/4 cup Raw Cane Sugar 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp Mexican Vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp ground Ginger A pinch of Nutmeg A pinch of Salt 1/2 cup pineapple nectar #candiedyams #sweetpotato #food #cooking #soulfood #dinner

DINNER FOR TWO FIVE PLANT BASED COURSES VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️ As a Chef and Creator one of my favorite things to hear, is that I’m someone’s gift for their celebrations. This beautiful couple flew into town to have an amazing time in Charlotte. Having a Private dinner from your Fave was on that list. Dinner for two is customized to the clients wants and this was their selections Truffle Cauliflower Soup with Mushroom Ragu No Lobster Beignet Signature House Salad Sunni Oxtails & Gravy, Rice Pilaf, Baked Mac and Cheese, and Braised Collards with Black Eye Pea Chow Chow Peach Cobbler with Salted Caramel Ice Cream #dinnerfortwo #privatechef #cooking #veganchef #food #soulfood #foodie #dinnerparty #plantbased #food #datenight