This is the ultimate stick-to-your-ribs kind of soup. Wild rice thickens and adds a boost of fiber to make it a filling but- not-heavy cold weather meal. The parmesan rinds add a nuttiness. And a drizzle of sherry vinegar at the end brings just right acidity to brighten this cozy soup and elevate all of … Read More
Grits are a Southern staple and delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This humble ingredient makes a wonderful medium for expressing other ingredients, especially mushrooms. By simply adding a touch of butter, a little cheese and an egg, grits bake up beautifully into tender cakes, perfect for topping with an earthy and flavorful walnut-mushroom sauce. … Read More
Multiple varieties of mushrooms are now joining the familiar white button and portobellos on supermarket shelves and at local farmer’s markets. There are meaty shiitakes, sweet-and-nutty beech mushrooms, delicate oyster mushrooms, earthy maitakes, morels, chanterelle, lion’s mane and more. They’re a little mysterious and packed with umami, a fifth taste (alongside sweet, savory, sour and … Read More
Few things bring more comfort during cold winter months than a bubbling pot pie: a blanket of warm, savory goodness to tuck into at the end of a long day. This stick-to-your ribs dish is simple, satisfying and surprisingly easy to pull together! Skillet-cooking the pie filling makes for quick prep and clean up and … Read More
These cookies are jam-packed with chocolate, chocolate, chocolate and all the right decadent things for February. Why February? Many of us (including me) back off on indulgence in January to get a healthy, solid start to the new year, which is a good thing! It’s important to allow our internal systems to reset by cutting … Read More
I’m going to say it. This is the best vegetarian chili ever. It’s lean. It’s clean. And it’s meanly delicious. And the best part is that once you’ve done all the prep — spoiler alert; there’s a bit of chopping involved — you are left with a simple one-pot wonder, full of immunity-boosting beans, veggies, herbs … Read More
Do you know chili crunch? It contains crunchy, flavor-packed bits of onion, pepper, garlic and aromatic spices. It’s a wildly popular condiment that took off during the pandemic and is now available in supermarkets and online. A true flavor bomb, this condiment is incredibly nuanced and full of umami. It goes with everything! Schmear it … Read More
History tells us that the deviled egg dates back to Ancient Rome and was often served as a spicy starter that, over time, was gradually modified and mellowed down by the addition of mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt. Today’s traditional deviled egg is delightful in so many simple, Southern ways, but the classic recipe is … Read More
The star ingredient in this salad? Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, which are smoked jalapenos mixed in a sweet and tangy coating of vinegar, tomatoes, garlic and spices. Packed with wicked heat, these peppers have a balanced smoky-savory flavor that packs a huge punch. Find them in short 2-4 inch cans in the international aisle … Read More
Tomato therapy is a thing, or at least it should be. There are few things better than a just-picked tomato; it’s one simple ingredient that can totally transform a dish. I love that tomato season lingers here in the South. Big fat heirlooms are available well into football season and sometimes even early fall. When … Read More