Tia's Vibrant Plate - Recipes

A Flavor-Forward Finish for Juicy, Well-Seasoned Chicken One of the most common reasons chicken turns out dry or bland isn’t the cooking method — it’s the lack of balance at the finish. A thoughtfully made sauce can transform even the simplest meal into something deeply flavorful without relying on excess salt. This Jamaican-inspired honey pepper herb sauce is designed to do exactly that. It’s fresh, aromatic, lightly sweet, gently spicy, and finished with herbs and warm spic

Green Goddess sauce has earned its reputation as one of the most iconic herb-based dressings in modern cooking. Known for its vivid green color and unmistakable freshness, it brings life to salads, bowls, roasted vegetables, wraps, and grain dishes. This dairy-free version maintains the classic vibrancy while relying on whole, plant-based ingredients for creaminess, depth, and complexity. A combination of fresh dill, basil, cilantro, parsley, spinach, green onions, ripe avoca

If you’ve ever wanted to elevate your bowls, salads, wraps, or simple weeknight meals with almost no effort, let me introduce you to one of the easiest upgrades you can make in your kitchen: no-sugar pickled red onions. Not only are they tangy, crisp, and packed with flavor, but they also take ten minutes to make and last for weeks in the fridge. And if you’ve been wanting to avoid added sugar but still enjoy bold, bright flavors, this is the perfect recipe to keep on repeat.

Healthy Delicious Smoothie This Raspberry Banana Power Smoothie is designed for anyone who wants a nourishing, filling, and energizing blend that tastes incredible while delivering real nutrition. With a combination of warm banana, frozen banana, frozen raspberries, oats, almond butter, and healthy oils, this recipe creates a thick and satisfying smoothie that functions beautifully as breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or a complete meal in a glass. This smoothie uses simple i

If you’ve ever wanted to make bright, crunchy homemade pickles without canning, special equipment, or complicated steps — you’re in the right place. This simple recipe turns basic cucumbers into crisp, tangy, flavor-packed pickles in minutes. All you need are a few pantry ingredients, some fresh dill, and a jar. These quick pickles only take 10 minutes to prepare, and they turn out so delicious you’ll wonder why you ever bought pickles from the store. They’re perfect for meal