I think most of us will admit that it’s hard to come up with vegetables that everyone likes. While I love all veggies other than brussel sprouts, my gang does not. These simple packs are a great way for each person to customize their veggies. I cut up an assortment of vegetables along with some […]
The cold weather didn’t destroy all of the strawberries in our area so it’s the perfect time to grab some fresh strawberries and combine them with baby spinach for a great tasting salad. What makes this recipe just a bit more interesting is the red onions that are soaked in part of the dressing. The […]
One of our favorite meals is my mother-in-laws’ fried chicken dinner. While the fried chicken is amazing, her method is the same used by Ashely Christensen, the fried apples that accompany the chicken have always been my favorite part of the dinner. I have to admit, that fried apples would have never been served in […]
Around the holidays we were talking with friends about some of their favorite family dishes and it reminded me that my mom would frequently make Waldorf Salad. I don’t know when this became old-fashioned or just not in style, but I haven’t had it in years. While in New York last year we had lunch […]
I enjoy casseroles, but I just can’t bring myself to making one with canned soup. However, I wanted a more traditional vegetable casserole for Thanksgiving this year so I decided to try making my own sauce. I thought about making my own fried onions for the topping, but that just seemed like too much effort. […]
When my family was all home for the Holidays, I couldn’t wait to try Ashley Christensen’s version of Macaroni and Cheese. There are so many ways to make macaroni and cheese and I love each and every one of them. They are unique and delicious in their own way and I can’t choose one that […]
Cranberry sauce or relish can sometimes be forgotten until the last minute, which is why we see the canned variety on the Thanksgiving table. Don’t be that person, relish is really simple to make and it’s actually better if you make it in advance. All the rich food at Thanksgiving or Christmas really calls for […]
Looking for a side dish to round out your Thanksgiving dinner? Here’s a simple dish that won’t take up any space in your oven so you don’t have to worry about timing your rolls and casseroles. If you were ambitious and froze corn this summer, than this should be on the top of your list. […]
I think most people consider Macaroni and Cheese to be the all time comfort food. After all, what can be more comforting than gooey cheese. Some of my favorite recipes for this take several steps and can be slightly complicated. (Macaroni and Cheese, and Gourmet Mac and Cheese ) I read about this recipe in […]
I’m having a dinner party in a couple of weeks and have been experimenting with some fall sides. My goal when cooking for friends is to have dishes that require very little prep once everyone arrive. After all, I’m having friends over to enjoy their company, not to stress out in the kitchen. I have […]
It’s too hot to cook and I’ve heard that you should eat spicy food when it’s hot outside, so this fruit salad was just what we needed. Of course fruit is great all by itself, but when you add the syrup, it makes it exotic. A perfect choice if you’re bringing a salad to a […]
It seems like summer struggled to get here with lots of cooler days and low humidity and then July 4th came and with it the hot and humid days of summer in the Carolinas. It’s so humid you just feel like you’re melting when you go outside. For these days you need a light and […]
As much as I love cauliflower, I had never eaten it riced. Now, I just can’t get enough of it fixed this way, so be prepared for lots more recipes to come. I thought I would share just a simple recipe in case you haven’t experimented with cooking it this way. For this dish, I […]
Easter is just around the corner so if you’re having a large gathering, look no further for the perfect potato side dish. These creamy potatoes will compliment anything else you serve. It can be prepared ahead and then baked prior to dinner. What’s really nice about this is you can cook it at various temperatures […]
With the last name of Curry, you would think this would be a speciality for me, but my husband was born and raised in the south, and I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a curry dish at his house. I come from German and southern roots, so didn’t I grow up with this seasoning either. […]
Obviously, I love butter, but I have to watch how much I consume. My theory is that a little can go a long way. So adding a little browned butter to roasted cauliflower will make a plain jane dish, spectacular. Seriously, I only used 2 tablespoons, but so worth every calorie it added. Hey you’re […]
If you haven’t tried sautéing carrots in coconut oil you are missing out on a delicious way to prepare them. Coconut oil is an interesting product, solid when cool and liquid when warmed, sort of like shortening but so much healthier. It seems like every day there is a new study about it’s health benefits. […]
I can’t get enough butternut squash, whether just roasted by itself, in soup or risotto or mixed with cranberries. Now that the stores have fresh cranberries out for the holidays, grab a few and mix them with the squash for a delicious side dish. You don’t need to use exact measurements for this dish, just […]
Anytime I make something that I don’t think my girls will particularly like, I try to make a side with it that will help the meal be more of a success. Since everyone in my house likes rice and grapes, I jazzed up some wild rice with roasted grapes and toasted pecans and it was […]
Peaches are great right now, even the ones you find in the grocery. Our farmers’ market is overflowing with peaches and they are available at all the roadside stands on the way to Pinehurst. My grandparents lived in the San Jacquin valley in California, so when we would visit we were always canning peaches to […]
