Most food bloggers I follow and admire are great at writing “cutsie” blog posts about their daily lives which somehow tie into the recipe. Sorry, I have no interesting stories to share-just a great recipe for brussel sprouts. So let’s get to it. Brussels sprouts, shallots, mustard seeds and pancetta (aka “fancy bacon”) make the…
Roasted Vegetables with Walnut Pesto and Fall Garden Update
Even with temperatures reaching to the 80’s regularly this month we are full swing into the fall season. My summer landscaping plants are starting to wilt, leaves are piling up on the deck and my fall vegetable garden is full of life. Kale seedlings I planted (a little too early) over a month ago…
Broccoli Rabe with Toasted Pine Nuts
Ever walked by the produce aisle in the grocery store and noticed this broccoli look alike and wondered what it is? If you’ve haven’t cooked with broccoli rabe (pronounced “rob” and also known as rapini) you probably moved past it and went with the traditional broccoli. Broccoli Rabe is a cruciferous vegetable similar to turnips…
How to Make Pickled Okra & 5 Amazing Okra Recipes
Growing up in the south okra is a staple in most southern homes. Fried, sauteed, stewed, steamed and even grilled; Okra is prepared in numerous ways and is high in fiber, vitamin c, folate and antioxidants. This recipe for pickled okra is fast, simple and ready to eat within a few hours. Add pickled okra…
How To Cook Beets
You can boil, steam, or roast them. Anyway you cook them, beets are a great addition to any meal. They have an sweet earthy flavor and buttery texture and are a great source of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and aid in detoxification. My cooking preference is roasting which brings out the natural sugars but it does take longer…
Vegetable Fajita Recipe
[pinit count=”horizontal”] It’s the start of a new week and in the New South kitchen that means it’s meatless Monday. The one day a week where I try and make a vegetarian dish. Why? Several reasons. It challenges my cooking skills. Meat tastes amazing pretty much anyway it’s cooked. Vegetables require more finess. It’s good for me…
Roasted Fennel and Sweet Potatoes
[pinit count=”horizontal”] I have two favorite cooking methods. Braising and Roasting. When braising you are typically cooking a large, tough cut of meat for an extended period of time partially covered in a flavorful liquid. Think of a pot roast as the most basic example of braising. Roasting involves using dry heat typically in…
Curried Cabbage
[pinit count=”horizontal”] Cabbage is probably not on most peoples top 10 list of vegetables but our guests thoroughly enjoyed this curried cabbage recipe which I served as a bed for brined and braised chicken thighs. The agave nectar helps to take away some of the bitterness and the curry adds a zest to the dish….
Kale Chips
[pinit count=”horizontal”] You’ve probably heard people buzzing about Kale and its nutritional benefits recently and you might be wondering what the easiest way is to give this super food a try. This recipe for Kale chips takes 15 minutes to prep and cook and is super delicious! There are a number of seasoning variations to…
Eggplant Parmesan
[pinit count=”horizontal”] A close friend recently commented on an amazing Eggplant Parmesan she made. She joked how she heard it could induce labor. She had the baby 2 days later. Whether it was just time for that bundle of joy to arrive or there is some truth to the myth, it got me craving some….