Mini fairytale eggplants are such an adorable addition to any garden and are just too damn cute as a side dish when tossed with olive oil and herbs like thyme or mint. Roasting them in the oven preserves their shape. Serve alongside meats like braised duck, or roast chicken. Optionally grill them instead of roasting….Continue Reading “Roasted Eggplant”
My dear friend Bettie had a complete love for pecans. So much, in fact, she bought like 45 pounds at one time and shelled each of those little babes by hand. To honor her love of these little nut angels; throw them into the oven to toasted with flavor bombs of your choice. The result…Continue Reading “Toasted Pecans”
Sometimes potato salad can just lack texture. It becomes something more along the line of glorified mashed potatoes. Not to mention that potato salad can sometimes be monochromatic. A simple remedy to these little problems is an easy fix. Rather than boiling the hell out of your potatoes, roast them instead. This adds a delightfully…Continue Reading “Roasted Potato Salad”
Galaxy inspired snack mix glows with all the colors of the universe and brought together by a sweet and salty blend of classic cereals, nuts, and bit of brown sugar. Serve up in a gift bag all their own just in time for the Eclipse or any space themed party! RECIPE: GALAXY SNACK MIX INGREDIENTS:…Continue Reading “Galaxy Snack Mix”
At any Southern gathering, chances are you’ll find a nice heaping platter of Deviled Eggs. Which happens to be one of my favorite side dishes. I like to whip them up with a bold filling of spicy creole mustard and herbs like chives or dill for a bit of unexpected flavor. RECIPE: CREOLE DEVILLED EGGS…Continue Reading “Creole Deviled Eggs”
My dad’s favorite dessert is banana pudding. So when it came time to celebrate his 60th birthday; I knew just what to fix. I skip the classic time honored boiling type recipes and opt for a pre-packaged banana pudding mix instead. Loaded with fresh banana flavor and a nostalgic crunch from a Nilla Wafer, this…Continue Reading “Mini Banana Pudding Cups”
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I’ve been dieting, and it’s boring, to say the least. I love some healthy food, but sometimes I just want a damn taco. Luckily, to get me through this healthy phase I have lots of fresh veggies from my garden. One being zucchini. LOTS OF ZUCCHINI. Let’s face it. Zucchini is great and all, but…Continue Reading “Stuffed Zucchini”
Itty, bitty bites of fresh cucumber feel right at home with a smear of cream cheese that’s whipped with a few chives all assembled on a nice square of oven-baked bread. A delightful appetizer that is ready in no time with zero cooking involved. RECIPE: makes 10 bites 10 slices cucumber 10 cubes of fresh…Continue Reading “Cucumber-Chive Bites”
Cool off this summer with a light, detoxifying combination of watermelon, cucumber, and mint all on a convenient skewer. On-the-go snacks or appetizers these little treats are full of color and pack a tangy punch when drizzled with a balsamic reduction. RECIPE: yields 12 skewers 12 watermelon bites 12 slices of cucumber 12 slices jalapeno,…Continue Reading “Watermelon-Mint Skewers”