In this post, not only will I tell you how to make fried okra that is addictive as buttered popcorn, my goal is to hopefully blow your mind, as well. Whether that’s through the “Fun Facts About Okra”, or through my husband’s beautiful photography, or through the incredibly easy and delicious recipe, itself – I …
This post was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. If you’ve followed my recipes for any amount of time, one thing you know is that I love to cook using fresh produce. So, when I plan what …
When cold and flu season strikes, Flu-Fighter Soup, Chicken Soup with Greens and Garlic will help you become a Flu-Fighter, by boosting your immune system. How Does Flu Fighter Soup Boost Your Immune System? When Cold/Flu Season hits, you need to become a Flu-Fighter. You need a weapon that will boost your immune system. Flu-Fighter Soup: …
Green Beans Gremolata, a recipe developed by Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, has become my go-to green bean dish for the holidays. Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, this recipe is a family favorite, and a standout dish beside any protein: whether poultry, beef, or pork. Why Is Green Beans Gremolata A Go-To Holiday Side Dish? When …
Caponata is a traditional Italian appetizer you can make in advance of any event you’re having. It is made of eggplant and lots of other summer vegetables, simmered and served over crostini. Absolutely delicious!!! I got more eggplant in my CSA box a few weeks ago, and my daughter was getting burnt out on Eggplant …
Minestrone with Pesto and Garlic Bruschetta is such a great soup for the colder months! Winter hasn’t QUITE given up the ghost in these parts, so how about a delicious soup, packed with vegetables to nourish your body, beans for heartiness, pasta to comfort your soul, and bacon to add that sumpin’-sumpin’ that only bacon …
This post contains Seven Smart Tips for Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and the end result is Maple Thyme Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes. This type of recipe produces what’s sometimes called “melting potatoes“: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. It’s based on science, but I think once you taste them, you’ll agree that artistry is …
Farmers Market Salad with Spiced Goat Cheese Medallions is a beautiful composed salad, that makes the best of all that great summer produce that’s available. All summer long, I have been reaping the benefits of someone else’s labor, and loving every minute of it, especially with recipes like this one. I refer to the glorious …