My mom has been cooking Okinawa Tofu and Vegetables my whole life. When I was growing up, it was called okazu, which means a side dish to be served with gohan, better known as white sticky rice. Partnering with Ancestry and creating an updated version of the okazu my mom makes was a fun way to… Read More
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Instant Pot Potato Salad
Instant Pot Potato Salad takes the goodness of any potato salad recipe and simplifies the cooking process in the Instant Pot! This method for making potato salad eliminates all of the guess work and mess of cooking potatoes and eggs by using the Instant Pot. I’m a long time fan of my Aunt Di’s Almost… Read More
Meatless Cornbread Dressing
Dressing doesn’t have to be complicated or filled with expensive ingredients to be delicious. This Meatless Cornbread Dressing is a quick and easy fix if you’re looking for something scrumptious to accompany your holiday turkey or ham! This Meatless Cornbread Dressing consists of a few ingredients and about 5 minutes of sautéing and tossing together…. Read More
Instant Pot Mashed Potato Recipe
The days of making mashed potatoes on the stove top are behind us! This Instant Pot Mashed Potato Recipe is my favorite way to make mashed potatoes in minutes and keep warm until ready to serve, all in one pot! There are so many uses for the Instant Pot from making one-pot dinners to cooking… Read More
Apple, Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Apple, Sausage and Herb Stuffing has been a family recipe for as long as I can remember. This was always the highlight of Thanksgiving for me as a child, and 55 years later, it is still a staple on our Thanksgiving table! If I had to pick only one food item to eat for Thanksgiving… Read More
Chile, Lime and Garlic Butter
Flavored butter will take your corn game to a whole new level! Chile, Lime and Garlic Butter on sweet cob of corn makes an ordinary side dish extraordinary. When summer rolls around, I have a standard dinner which includes: Grilled meat or fish, salads, cut up fruit, dessert and corn on the cob. I could… Read More
Homemade Baked Beans with Ham and Peppers
Every weekend barbecue should include a good pot of baked beans. This recipe for Homemade Baked Beans with Ham and Peppers will be your favorite side dish this summer! Traditionally baked beans are made with beans, meat, something saucy (ketchup, tomato sauce, mustard), something sweet, something tangy, a bit of spice and an onion or… Read More
Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice
Today I’m going to teach you how to make brown rice in your Instant Pot! Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice. Every. Single. Time. New Convert- rice cooker to Instant Pot I’ve used a rice cooker forever and ever. When I got married (almost) 35 years ago, my mom gave me a rice cooker and I’ve used it faithfully for… Read More
No Soak Instant Pot Black Beans
No Soak Instant Pot Black Beans will change the way you look at cooking beans. No more thinking ahead so you can soak the beans overnight. Just place the beans in the pot and let the magic happen! king of beans without a recipe Our friend Eric is the King of Black Beans. He’s famous… Read More
Green Chile and Cheese Cornbread
Take cornbread to a whole new level with this Green Chile and Cheese Cornbread recipe. This recipe will make you crave cornbread as a side dish every time you whip up a batch of chili or soup. The creamed corn, green chilies and cheese combine perfectly to make the most moist and flavorful cornbread ever!… Read More
Game Day Baked Potato Skins
We love Game Day Baked Potato Skins for tailgating or at home game watching! If you can bake a potato, you can make this yummy game day treat. Game Day Baked Potato Skins are perfect for serving at your next gathering whether you are meeting at the game or in your kitchen. I love to… Read More
Slow Cooked Beef with Apple Cider BBQ Sauce & Pickled Purple Cabbage
Everyone needs a simple, no fail recipe for slow cooked beef! Slow Cooked Beef with Apple Cider BBQ Sauce & Pickled Purple Cabbage is a perfect filling for sandwiches, tacos, enchiladas or any other dish calling for tender cooked beef. No need to brown before throwing in the slow cooker. All you’ll need is beef, seasonings and… Read More
Italian Zucchini Sticks
Want a quick and easy way to prepare a side dish for your next dinner? One that won’t break the calorie bank or take an hour to prepare ?? Try this recipe for Italian Zucchini Sticks. Fresh, fast and delicious. When was the last time you said that about zucchini? Before you know it,… Read More
Perfect Au Gratin Potatoes
Have you ever made an au gratin dish you absolutely love? Until now, my answer would have been no. My top four issues with au gratin potatoes: (side note, the difference between au gratin and scalloped potatoes are, scalloped potatoes never have cheese, and au gratin potatoes always have cheese) 1. Potatoes are not… Read More
Smashed Potatoes and Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Smashed Potatoes and Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a favorite dish that gathers the family together for a down home meal to please all! What says comfort more than fried chicken? This dinner takes just a few minutes to cook after the chicken soaks in buttermilk. I usually place the chicken in the buttermilk early in… Read More
Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
I fell in love with twice baked potatoes as a kid. I still remember my mom and dad making twice baked potatoes for the first time. They had the old BH&G cookbook (with the red and white checked cover) opened up on the counter. Dad reading the recipe to Mom, while they both worked on… Read More
Savory Yams with Bacon, Cream and Fresh Thyme
photo credit Becky, Vintage Mixer A few weeks ago the Harmons bloggers gathered and had a little pre-Thanksgiving meal. It was an afternoon of photo taking, discussing our favorite holiday dishes, and of course, feasting on good food. We all went away stuffed and excited to share new recipes with our readers! Savory Yams with… Read More
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
If you are like me, no matter the size of your kitchen, when Thanksgiving rolls around, it never seems big enough. There are never enough cooking surfaces, oven space or counter space to fit all of the dishes you are hoping to serve piping hot, at the same time for your Thanksgiving feast. So many… Read More
How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is manageable if you use ABK’s guide to plan and carry out this otherwise overwhelming task! How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner is an easy to follow, step-by-step recipe guide that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen! WHAT. It’s your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner? And you’ve never cooked… Read More
Dutch Oven Molasses Baked Beans
Summer is the best time to break out the Dutch oven and make a pot of Dutch Oven Molasses Baked Beans. I’ve been making variations of this recipe for years. It’s always a crowd favorite and a perfect accompaniment to any barbecue meal. You can make these while out camping or even in your backyard…. Read More
Our Favorite Fried Rice
A few years ago I posted a recipe for Fried Rice Omelets. It was, and still is, one of our family faves. Last week, when I visited my mom in Washington, she had a bowl of fried rice waiting for me. This is always the case when I take a trip home. Every time she… Read More
Fried Corn, Sage and Bacon Stuffing
If you have a bacon lover coming to Thanksgiving dinner, you need to make Fried Corn, Sage and Bacon Stuffing. They’ll love the combo of fried bacon, corn, onions and sage. I’m not saying abandon your favorite traditional stuffing, just add this one to the list of dishes you are making. BTW, Are you getting… Read More
Grandma’s Corn Pudding
Corn. So ordinary. How to dress it up for the holiday? Make it yours. Gotta try Grandma’s Corn Pudding. For years I’ve wanted to help the corn, make it feel a little less naked at Thanksgiving. But it’s always an afterthought. Throw the corn into a pot and cook while we ask a blessing on… Read More
Bread Cubes for Stuffing
Every year in November, I start my preparation early so I can make Bread Cubes for Stuffing. It’s easy to make your own bread cubes instead of buy them already prepared. Making your own Bread Cubes for Stuffing involves cutting up bread, placing it in the oven, baking for a while to dry out, completely… Read More