I hereby declare a food Commandment: vegetables taste better roasted. I have never found a vegetable that didn't taste better once roasted. Roasting, especially when you get a little char on the outside, brings out all the best flavors of a vegetable. Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower all get this intense, deep flavor once roasted.… Continue reading Roasted Carrots with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
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Pork-Free Red Beans and Rice
I have a friend who doesn't eat pork but makes some of the best soul food I've ever had. Instead of using ham hocks or bacon in her greens and beans, she uses smoked turkey wings or legs. I started doing this as well and was amazed at the flavor. You get all of the… Continue reading Pork-Free Red Beans and Rice
Pierogi Soup
I had my first pierogi just a few years ago. Pierogi aren't really a big food item where I grew up. I had no clue what they were until I had my first bite a few years ago. To say I was smitten at first bite would be an understatement. I was utterly in love.… Continue reading Pierogi Soup
Bubble Up Cheesy Breakfast Bake
There is one thing you need to know about Velveeta: you either love it or hate it. Velveeta is an ultra-processed American cheese that has a pretty distinct taste. It's known for its ability to melt well and add creaminess to dishes. Most people only buy the logs of Velveeta to make queso (also known… Continue reading Bubble Up Cheesy Breakfast Bake
Extra Cheesy Sausage Muffins
I don't know why, when or where eggs became a breakfast staple. Everything we make for breakfast centers around eggs. If I'm making bacon and Hashbrowns, we HAVE to have eggs with it. I've been rethinking breakfasts with eggs ever since my friend told me his son was allergic and they can't have them in… Continue reading Extra Cheesy Sausage Muffins
Kielbasa Chowder
I posed this question on my Instagram stories the other day: what's the difference between a soup and a stew? I've always used the terms interchangeably, but a lot of people think there is a stark difference. The main difference people point out: a soup should be smooth, a stew, chunky. If you want to… Continue reading Kielbasa Chowder
Hidden Kiss Cookies
I'm very into the peppermint this holiday season. Usually, I'm more of a pumpkin or cranberry girlie, but peppermint has really been calling to me this year. I love peppermint mochas, peppermint candies, and peppermint-flavored ice cream so it makes sense. One of the best Christmas candies out there are the Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses.… Continue reading Hidden Kiss Cookies
Taco Stuffed Shells
Sometimes I'm at a loss on what to make for lunch for the week. It gets really tiresome making the same ol' salads, sandwiches and casseroles. I usually make lunch for my husband for the week, too. It gets boring making the same things, so I try to switch it up every now and then.… Continue reading Taco Stuffed Shells
Blueberry Breakfast Bonanza
I get a lot of my recipes from old church cookbooks. I collect the cookbooks so I need to use them every once in a while, you know what I mean? There's a lot of great recipes tucked in the yellowed pages of those cookbooks. Sometimes, though, those great recipes lack a creative title. Like… Continue reading Blueberry Breakfast Bonanza
Spicy Jezebel Dip
Jezebel dip is a deep South dish. It's an old-school dip/sauce that became popular around the 1950s-1960s. It's served similar to how you serve pepper jelly: on top of a softened block of cream cheese. The ingredients are simple. All you need is a jar of apricot preserves, horseradish, mustard and pepper. There's no cooking… Continue reading Spicy Jezebel Dip