This recipe was originally published on February 22, 2018. Are you looking for an easy vegetable side dish? Roasted cabbage wedges served with lemon garlic butter is a terrific choice. Cabbage is a vegetable that we all need to eat more of, but a lot of people don’t like it boiled. What’s the solution? Roasting… Read More Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Lemon Garlic Butter
Have you ever thrown away beet greens because you didn’t know what to do with them? Try this sautéed beet green recipe and you won’t be tempted to toss out this nutrition-packed food. Are beet green leaves poisonous? No–you can eat every part of a beet, including the stalks and leaves. You can eat them… Read More Sautéed Beet Greens
This post was originally published on April 11, 2018. My first taste of red beans and rice wasn’t at my grandma’s, like so many of my other Southern friends. It was at a popular local restaurant, served in a small bowl, with the rice already mixed in. Fast forward years later. I decided to make… Read More Creole Red Beans and Rice
This recipe was originally published on January 5, 2018. Make ahead marinated red onions are simple to make, and look elegant when served on a fancy platter. The secret ingredient is time, so make sure to allow enough time for the onions to marinate overnight. Are marinated red onions good for you? Compared to other… Read More Make Ahead Marinated Red Onions
This post was originally published on October 19, 2017. Black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year’s Day in the south, but this dish is too good to only serve once a year. Do you want to know the special ingredients? A meaty ham bone combined with the following three spices: cayenne pepper, red pepper… Read More Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe
This post was originally published on October 10, 2017. Roasted sweet potatoes with cranberries are a refreshing change from the traditional sweet potato casseroles that are loaded with sugar. This side dish has a delightful surprise of the occasional mouthful of roasted garlic. The cranberries not only add a lovely burgundy color, but also a… Read More Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries
Are you wanting to try butternut squash but are a bit hesitant? Don’t let this popular fall vegetable intimidate you. Roasted butternut squash is sweet and nutty in flavor, and is surprisingly versatile. It can be cubed, cut in half, sliced, hasselbacked, and puréed. Use it as a side dish, in soups, salads, hummus, risotto,… Read More How to Roast Butternut Squash
This post was originally published on September 27, 2017. Looking for a healthier way to serve green beans for Thanksgiving? Forget the traditional green bean casserole and serve green beans with crumbled bacon, toasted walnuts, sauteed mushrooms, shallots, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Keep reading to find out how to make these healthy green… Read More Healthy Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms
