Basic quiche ingredients are used to create a delightful main dish for dinner, brunch or lunch. It can be made with a crust or crustless for those watching their carb intake. This version of quiche is one of those "use what you have on hand" creations. My mother was a … [Read more...]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Carrots with Dried Cherries
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots with Dried Cherries are a dream of a side dish. The flavors complement each other beautifully making the combination far more interesting than any of the ingredients would be on their own. Roasted brussel sprouts are nothing like the boiled … [Read more...]
Collard Greens – Traditional and Creative Recipes
Collard Greens have been a staple in southern kitchens for many years, but are now being enjoyed all over the world. Here you will find the traditional methods and recipes, as well as inventive ways to cook and enjoy this old favorite. Like many Southerners I grew up with … [Read more...]
Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ambrosia Salad is a holiday favorite - classic and very simple. This version is most similar to the original, which dates back to the late 1800's when citrus fruits were first becoming more widely available. Ambrosia salad is simple - very simple. In fact, it's so incredibly … [Read more...]
Low Carb/Keto Broccoli Casserole
If you love a cheesy vegetable side dish as much as we do, this low carb broccoli casserole is about to be your best friend. It's as delicious as it is easy to make. We love a good low-carb recipe around here and it turns out, y'all do too! When we posted the recipe for … [Read more...]
Muffaletta Salad: Low-Carb Appetizers
Muffaletta salad is a low-carb and keto-friendly appetizer that can be served in shot glasses for an elegant appetizer for a Mardi Gras party or any other gathering! When Mom and I visited New Orleans last fall, we got to tour around our beloved Big Easy and explore the … [Read more...]
Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Chicken
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Blue Plate Mayonnaise. All opinions are 100% mine. Using mayonnaise as a base for the grilled chicken in these lettuce wraps keeps them moist, beautifully browned and full of flavor. When we were first asked to … [Read more...]
Chilled Peach Soup with Cucumbers
Chilled Peach Soup is an easy but elegant first course and is a great way to use the summer's bounty of fresh peaches and cucumbers. Chilled Peach Soup is pureed in minutes in the blender and has just a few ingredients. It makes an elegant first course for any summer meal … [Read more...]
Veggie Foil Packs on the Grill
Veggie foil packs are great for throwing on the grill while the meat cooks. Versatile and healthy, they make cooking your whole meal outside a breeze. "Veggie foil packs" are actually known around here as "hobo packs." I believe they originated with scouting as an easy way … [Read more...]
Pecan Crusted Catfish
Pecan Crusted Catfish is one of the Southern recipes "reinvented" by Lara Lyn Carter in her cookbook, Skinny Southern. Did you read our review of Lara Lyn Carter's Skinny Southern? We promised to make one of her recipes and we're making good on that promise with Pecan Crusted … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage Soup with Vegetables & Pasta
Italian sausage soup with vegetables and pasta is hearty, packed full of flavor, and good for you - especially when you make it with turkey or chicken Italian sausage. Italian Sausage Soup is a go-to light dinner during cooler weather. Of course, we've added our signature … [Read more...]
Salad with Oranges, Goat Cheese and Marinated Asparagus
Asparagus marinated in citrus vinaigrette is the star of this salad with oranges, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans. This recipe includes a family favorite of ours: marinated asparagus. I used the simple marinade (a mixture of olive oil, lemon and orange juice, dijon, … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Recipes for Holiday Meals
Assembled here in one place is a collection of make ahead recipes for your holiday meals. You want to spend those special times with your loved ones, not locked away in the kitchen, and we're here to help you do just that. Make ahead recipes are absolute favorites around here. … [Read more...]
Key Lime Pie Pudding Shots
These key lime pie pudding shots are a light and boozy dessert made with pudding, key lime juice, fresh whipped cream, and lime rum. Did you have to read that title a few times to wrap your head around exactly what these delicious little things are? Don't worry... you're … [Read more...]
Salad with Peaches, Blackberries & Basil Vinaigrette
Salad with peaches, blackberries and basil vinaigrette celebrates the fresh flavors of summer. Topped with chicken, shrimp, fish or steak it becomes a meal, but it's a light and bright side without the protein. The freshest of the fresh, this salad with peaches, blackberries and … [Read more...]
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese, Cucumber, and Blueberries
Watermelon salad is the light summer side you've been looking for. With feta cheese, blueberries, cucumber, and a lime vinaigrette, the flavors are out of this world. Summer is here, y'all! When the heat starts rising (and here is Georgia, man does it rise) something deep … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes
Grilled fish and grilled seafood of all kinds are our absolute favorites. Our love of grilling combined with our love of seafood inspired us to put together this collection of outstanding recipes. They're right here, all in one place, and we're so proud to share them with … [Read more...]
Flatbread Pizza – Greek Style and Easy to Make
Flatbread Pizza incorporates all those Greek flavors that you love in one easy to make recipe. Flatbread Pizza is one of our favorites. Anything Mediterranean or Greek style is another favorite, so we've got the best of both worlds in a fun dish that's easy to assemble, and sure … [Read more...]
Black Bean Soup with Ham
Black Bean Soup is a great way to use leftover ham, but the ham can be left out for a delicious vegetarian version. Black Bean Soup is a hearty soup that is perfect for cool weather. Versatility is one of the reasons we love it. Leftover ham gives this soup an extra layer of … [Read more...]
Southern Style Vegetable Beef Soup
What could be more perfect on a cold winter day than a big bowl of hot Vegetable Beef Soup. Are you curious what makes this Vegetable Beef Soup Southern Style? The addition of one particular vegetable makes it special and makes it southern style. In case you're not a fan - just … [Read more...]
Grapefruit Kiwi Detox Smoothie
Looking for a delicious way to slim down for the new year? This detox smoothie with nothing but fruit and a touch of honey has all the Vitamin C and fiber you need to start your day off right. Last weekend we went to our family's annual Cane Grinding down on the … [Read more...]
