Here’s my vote for a super simple, fresh and delicious holiday side dish. Balsamic Roasted Yams and Onions. You’ve roasted veggies in your oven, right? If not, you are really missing out. The difference between say, boiling yams on the stove and roasting, well, in my humble opinion, they’re not even comparable. Roasting brings out… Read More
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Sheri’s Southern Cornbread Dressing
Yesterday at “The Fork” as my kids affectionately call it, Sheri taught an amazing class on Southern Side Dishes for the Holidays. She made Southern Cornbread Dressing, Broccoli Casserole, Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugared Pecans, and Peanut Butter Pie. It was a little bit of (Southern) heaven on earth, and a delish preview to what… Read More
Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks
Sheri, my SIL found this recipe for Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks in Southern Living mag last spring. She served it at a family dinner and her brother, (my hubs) loved it so much he ate three or four in one sitting. Did I mention he usually won’t touch sweet potatoes? You can make this as… Read More
Spicy Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup
My Secret Recipe Club assignment this month comes from Indian-Leigh at A Vegan Obsession. Now I’m sure I am about as far as anyone can possibly get from being a Vegan. How in the world would I find a recipe to cook on this site?? I looked and looked. In the end, I went with a soup recipe…. Read More
Fresh Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas
Fresh Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas We loved Fresh Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas. A veggie version of a family favorite! Well, Brookie and I did. Not too sure about the boys. They’re always looking for the meat. I added onions and fresh mushrooms to the dish to beef up the filing and give it a bit… Read More
Goodbye Summer Fresh Tomato Toast
My mom in law introduced me to tomato toast years ago. Her favorite breakfasts are: a Diet Coke and a brownie, or a Diet Coke an a piece of tomato toast. So I guess you can say this is an old family recipe 🙂 Whenever I can get my hands on tomatoes out of the… Read More
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
How Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach was born: A few weeks ago, I received an email asking if I wanted to join a group of bloggers (about 50) to post mac and cheese recipes they find on the Internet. Same day, same time, random recipes. The only rule: the… Read More
Baked, Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Mom will love these sweet potato fries, and you will too. They’re delicious, nutritious and colorful. You can cut them up while your chicken is baking or on the barbecue, or prepare earlier in the day, and let sit on counter, covered until ready to bake. They take about 10 minutes to prepare and another… Read More
Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese appetizer
When we stayed at River’s Run last fall, Miss Lisa served up these delicious Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese appetizer before dinner one evening. My boys (including Grant) usually steer clear of anything involving a red pepper. They loved this dish. I made these last week and loved the soft red pepper, creamy goat cheese,… Read More
Veggie Lover’s Quesadilla
Super Bowl XLV. Our menu: Chili with Brats and beans with toppings, Mexican Salad with lime- basil and honey dressing, mini taco tartlets with guac, fresh salsa, corn and avocado salsa, cheesy jalapeno dip, fresh fruit, little smokies in cinnamon-clove BBQ sauce, crab and shrimp spread, bruchetta, sausage and cheese stuffed mushrooms, roast beef sliders,… Read More
Mother’s Day Menu 2010 -Part 3 Grilled Veggies
Thanks to all who shared what you love most about your MOM, or what you love most about being a MOM. Loved reading your comments. The Random Counter picked – #1 ( wow, number 1, it pays to enter early, who knew?) Bonnie who said: “This is one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes…. Read More
Asparagus and Grape Tomato Saute
Asparagus and Grape Tomato Saute- I love asparagus. Especially when the spears are thin, thin, thin. Just before Easter, I tried out a recipe for Caprese pizza. Loved the way the tomatoes were cooked in a pan before adding to the pizza. The recipe called for grape or cherry tomatoes. I had a few grape… Read More
Butternut Squash Soup
One day my neighbor, who is an expert gardener, came over and saw that I had three Butternut Squash centered on my table with ribbons tied around the stems. He laughed when I told him I had never cooked Butternut Squash, only used them as table decorations. I have since reformed and cooked this funny… Read More