Smooth, chunky, salty, sweet. However you like your peanut butter there’s nothing more satisfying than making your own homemade peanut butter. Roasting and pureeing raw peanuts allows you to control the amount of seasonings and consistent that you desire and it’s so much fresher than any store bought variety. Homemade peanut butter is quick and…
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…
Caprese Grilled Cheese
Did you know April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month? Probably not because I didn’t either until I saw this collection of grilled cheese recipes. Who comes up with this stuff? It did get me thinking about different types of sandwiches though. Ever had a caprese salad? Ever had a caprese grilled cheese? You can pretty much…
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…
Coconut Papaya Basmati Rice
[pinit count=”horizontal”] It’s not very often I can say I come up with a truly original recipe however I think I have a winner. I’ve searched the interwebs and can find a few variations but nothing that uses the same ingredients. I’m sure now I’ve said that, someone will prove me wrong! This recipe for coconut…
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…
Homemade Tomato Sauce
[pinit count=”horizontal”] There are just a handful of store bought bottled tomato sauces that actually taste like the real deal. It’s just as easy to make your own homemade tomato sauce and only requires a few ingredients. This recipe makes 2 quarts and does well in the fridge for 2 weeks or you can freeze…
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…
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