Antipasto Board Appetizer
The holidays are certainly a time of joy, but can be a time of stress as well. This is the first time…
Turnip Root Fries: Baked, Loaded and Low Carb!
My daughters made these turnip root fries for Scott and I on our anniversary this year. They loaded them with cheese,…
Fried Squash Recipe with Tomato and Pesto: Best Recipe Using Fresh Squash
This Fried Squash Recipe with Tomato and Pesto is a fantastic meal for those days your garden harvest is packed full of squash….
Eggplant Lasagna with Basil Pesto
Some have said that they would choose Eggplant Lasagna with Fresh Basil as their last meal on earth. It is truly one…
Southern Peach Tea: A Recipe to Know by Heart
Southern Peach Tea is one of the old-time favorites and traditions in my home. We are surrounded by peach orchards here in…
Squash Boats – Perfect Summer
Squash Boats are simple to make and super healthy. Squash is such a versatile vegetable that lends itself to frying, grilling, sautéing, or even used as noodles!
They soak up the flavors of sauces thereby lending themselves to all kinds of awesome variations. They’re incredibly healthy and versatile. You can make them Italian by adding Marinara Sauce or Indian by using Indian Spices. This is the perfect food for all cultures!
Gray’s Southern Creamed Corn
Gray’s Southern Creamed Corn is rightfully named after my granny, Gray. Creamed corn was a staple on her table and has certainly…
Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Baked Jalapeño Poppers are one of my family’s favorite summer snacks. There is just not much better than a cream and bacon…
Celebrate Spring with Perfect Easter Recipes
The fields and trees around my house are dressed up now in that beautiful fresh green color that just says spring. Here…
Favorite Southern Easter Recipes
Since I have been blogging, I’ve met some of the most talented people that create flavorful meals using great Southern ingredients. I want…
Quick Pickled Peppers
If you’ve already eaten up all the pickled peppers in your pantry, but you’re craving some right now, here’s a recipe for…
Pumpkin Lasagna with Sage White Sauce
PUMPKIN LASAGNA WITH SAGE WHITE SAUCE Pumpkin Lasagna with Sage White Sauce with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese is a mouthful to say and more…
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
I have cucumbers and eggplant coming out of my ears right now! Our garden has produced beautifully this summer due to the…
Dreamy Tomato Pie Recipe
Tomato pie has long been a tradition in my family, started by my Great Aunt Virginia. My grandfather and his 5 brothers…
Homemade Sausage Ravioli Recipe
Have you ever heard that once you have made your own pasta from scratch, you never go back to the pre-packaged pasta?…
Deviled Eggs: Traditional and Not
Deviled Eggs…wow, the amount of flavor and health packed into such a pretty little package is almost unbelievable. Whether preparing the traditional…
Crusty Crock Pot Pork over Pumpkin Polenta
I know, “crock pot” and “crusty” don’t really seem to go together. Yet sometimes we just need to have dinner going into…
Chile Relleno or “To Refill Peppers”
Peppers ranks among my favorite vegetables. The almost perennial woody bushes gives me fruits ranging from large and fleshy to small and…
Pumpkin Pie “Pioneer Style” – No Oven Needed
Pumpkin Pie “Pioneer Style” is a recipe, actually an experience, that is a tradition I hope will last for generations in my…
3 Fabulous Southern Okra Recipes: Fried, Baked, “Succotashed”
3 FABULOUS SOUTHERN OKRA RECIPES: FRIED, BAKED, “SUCCOTASHED” It feels so good to get this article written. I have been dreaming of…
Oven Roasted Okra
Cooking Up Okra That People Love Okra is a “love it” or “hate it” kind of vegetable. Just like with most ingredients,…
How To Roast Vegetables: Rustic Roasted Vegetables Recipe
The easiest way to use the harvest from your garden is to roast, roast, roast. It doesn’t have to be the same…
Healthier Crunchier “Baked” Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Growing up in the South, most everyone would try their hand at growing tomatoes. My dad would always say, “Anyone can grow…
Healthier Crispier “Baked” Sweet Potato Fries
I published this post last year, and I think it is worth reposting. Sweet potatoes are great to plant for yourself and…