I wanted to level up my salmon bowls and I came up with this recipe after rummaging through cabinets and finding a can of coconut milk. After a couple of tweaks, I was able to transform my plain, bland rice into something very special. I am not a huge fan of ginger, so I use …
This is one of my favorite side dishes. I am a huge fan of Mediterranean recipes filled with fresh ingredients and lots of garlic, lemon and oregano. I discovered my love for oregano later in life when I began growing my own. I even dry my own oregano, it is so much better than the dried …
The dressing on this slaw is the bomb. I know, what does a Tennessee girl know about asian slaw? A memorable cucumber and carrot salad at Madame Butterfly in Savannah, Georgia was the inspiration for this recipe. I went down a rabbit hole and what transpired was this wonderful dressing. Sesame oil disclaimer: a little goes …
This recipe is my take on baked beans. I know many people use ground beef or bacon in beans. I find ground beef a little bland and bacon gets soft and rubbery. There are so many brands and varieties of smoked sausage- just pick your favorite. I l love to use smoked sausage in soups, …
Last year on Thanksgiving Eve, my husband casually said, “a ham would be good, too for Thanksgiving dinner”. While I am certain that no one at my house fully understands the planning and prep time that occurs for this feast, I thought about it and decided, okay, we can add ham to the menu. And full …
This beef stew is a wonderful pot of goodness that feels like home. There is nothing fancy about it, but it gives back the love you put into it. Since I like to cook stews for 2-3 hours, they are perfect for a Sunday afternoon and leftovers are a blessing on Monday. Sometimes the most difficult …
These carnitas are fall apart tender and cook in the slow cooker. The garnishments are all your choice. My crew likes fresh jalapenos, sour cream, onions, cilantro, salsa and limes. One thing that is a must when I serve carnitas is fresh lime wedges. There is something about the fatty pork with the acidic lime that makes …
A great one dish breakfast, perfect for the holidays or just a regular morning. It has even made it to the dinner table several times. This dish is a great way to use leftovers. I always have eggs on hand, so when the pantry is empty I can always find something in the freezer or …
There is so much comfort and love from a red sauce that has simmered all day. I love the thick, rich darkness of this sauce combined with the tender pork and vegetables. The hardest part of this recipe was deciding what to name it. Is it a ragu? Probably not, because of the amount of tomatoes …
