vegetables and sides

Cheesy Grits…Need I Say More

Cheesy Grits…Need I Say More

Cheesy Grits…Need I Say More? Grits, especially Cheesy Grits, are a staple in the Southern Kitchen. They are kind of like rice, or…

Lettuce Cup Tacos

Lettuce Cup Tacos

These lettuce cup tacos are not just food; they are an experience. That’s why I love to share this recipe. One of…

How to Save Tomato Seeds

How to Save Tomato Seeds

How to Save Tomato Seeds Saving seeds from tomatoes is a little different than saving seeds from most vegetables.  It is not…

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde is a green salsa made from tomatillos. When I was a kid, I thought that “green salsa”   was made…

Arugula Pesto

Arugula Pesto

Arugula pesto has become one of my favorite pestos to serve with meats as well as many pasta dishes. This pesto is…

Reviving Carrots

Reviving Carrots

Reviving Carrots!  Have you ever had carrots that go limp?  Revive them completely by peeling them and leaving them in cold water…

Re-usable Scallions

Re-usable Scallions

Scallions are re-usable!  By re-usable, I mean that they actually can be used at least twice.  After the first cutting of the…