Vegetables & Sides Archives

Southern Smashed Sweet Potatoes – A Holiday Must

This smashed sweet potatoes recipe is perfect for the holidays. It also is a great way to share the southern food heritage…

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 Saving seeds from tomatoes is a little different than saving seeds from most vegetables. It is not…

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

Coleslaw with mustard and apples is one of my all-time favorite recipes for just about any meal. One thing that I love…

Using fresh herbs and pairing them with foods is not a recent question, but one that has existed throughout the ages….

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

Often I boost flavor in dishes by using a dollop of herb butter. The dishes that I consistently seem to use herb…

In the South, “fried green tomatoes” is not just the name of a movie. These tart, crunchy treats are a southern staple…

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

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

I love a variety of salad dressings, including this creamy blue cheese dressing. However, for both everyday and special dinners, the very…