Happy things often come in delightfully tasty packages — especially during the holidays. And when it comes to all things tasty and cheery, this savory strata has it all. It’s even green and red! Whether you are hosting guests in your own home or traveling and don’t want to show up to the host’s house empty-handed, … Read More
Thinly sliced, elegantly stacked, expertly baked and crowned in a maple-infused browned butter? Now that’s what I call a sweet potato queen! Traditional sweet potato casserole could easily have its place at the dessert table; one ½-cup serving has more sugar than a slice of apple pie (and I’m not even counting the extra marshmallow … Read More
This delicious take on Brussels sprouts earns the best-dressed award at the holiday dinner party. When shaved, Brussels sprouts result in an unbelievably delicate, yet bold, base for a salad. Add traditional autumn ingredients like apples, and give it all a holiday-worthy upgrade with decadent Marcona almonds and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. What I do love most … Read More
It’s your all-time favorite dip — tucked, folded and stuffed right into the table’s most coveted side dish. This dressing is loaded with all the cheesy, creamy, appetizer-inspired goods, but lightened with layers upon layers of veggies, greens and sprouted grains. Sprouted grains contain nutrients that have been unlocked, meaning they are more readily available … Read More
There are so many things to love about this delightful dish of pitch-perfect pasta. The combination of buttery-sweet butternut squash with earthy kale, umami-packed parmesan cheese and a hefty hit of extra crisp-and-salty bacon hits all the right notes — particularly when the temperature starts to drop outside and the word crisp becomes a feeling in … Read More
There’s no better way to start your day than with a giant stack of pancakes dripping in maple almond butter and layered with fresh blueberries. And there’s a lot more packed into these pancakes than just flavor. Loaded with protein and whole grains, they’re full of positive energy and powerful nutrients. Most us intuitively reach for … Read More
If you’ve never placed a plump Southern peach on top of a mountain of fresh salad greens, then you are in for a real treat. So often we look to dessert recipes when we load up on that extra basket (or two!) of peaches at the market during peak season, and that’s fine on occasion. But … Read More
Want to know how I celebrate summer in the South? I eat at least one fat tomato a day. I wish I was one of those garden ninjas who could snap my fingers and have a bumper crop of tomatoes ready to pick from my backyard garden at any given moment during summer. But my green … Read More
Salmon is loaded with good-for-you, heart-healthy fats. Good fats, like those found in fatty fish (like salmon), avocado, and olive oil, not only satisfy and keep you full but also protect your heart and support overall health. A 3-ounce portion of salmon has more than 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. That’s more than six times the … Read More
The best pizzas are those cooked at ultrahigh temperatures. Did you know that a grill can get much hotter than an oven? And it’s summer in the South, so keep that heat outside! I keep the process simple by using individual-sized whole-grain naan flatbreads, but any prepared pizza crust will work here. And I grill … Read More