The holidays are here and it’s that time of the year where there will be countless family events, potlucks, dinner parties, etc. There are some recipes that just have to be on my table during the holidays, and collard greens are definitely one of them. What are collard greens ? Collard greens are…
Category: Side Dishes
Southwest Chipotle Skillet Corn
Fresh Summer corn is absolutely delicious! Now I know that it’s easier to just make canned corn or frozen corn, but this recipe when used with fresh corn that is cut off the husk is fire! Being that it is still summer, your local grocer should have fresh corn in abundance and usually…
Lemon Pepper Summer Corn
To me, sides can really make or break any barbecue or cookout. Today is the Fourth of July and this corn recipe is the perfect addition to any family gathering you may be attending this summer. Fresh corn is a summer vegetable that is simply delicious! And with it’s quick cook time, you’re…
Southern Style Potato Salad
Fourth of July is this week and with a long weekend that will be full of barbecues and family time, I thought this would be a perfect side dish to share. There is nothing like a delicious serving of potato salad that is creamy and full of flavor, and this recipe will get…
Southern Green Beans with smoked turkey
Step into the heart of the South with every bite of these Southern Green Beans with Smoked Turkey. Slow-cooked to perfection and infused with the rich, smoky flavor of smoked turkey, this dish is a true taste of Southern comfort. The tender green beans are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices…
Weeknight Rice + Peas
This recipe is what I would like to think of as a millennial version of rice and peas. Traditionally you would be soaking kidney beans and cooking them longer, but as millennials we like to have delicious food on the fly. This recipe uses canned kidney beans which cuts the cook and preparation…
Old Fashioned Soul Food Baked Mac and Cheese
When I think of comfort food, I think of a nice pan of warm, bubbly macaroni and cheese. There are many different ways that you can make macaroni and cheese but through the years I have adapted my own, which is a mouthful of creamy cheesy pasta. I’ve found the key to creamy…
Perfect Yellow Rice
This recipe is definitely a side dish staple in my kitchen. I’m not really a fan of plain white rice (unless it’s jasmine rice) so yellow rice is always my go to. This dish is flavorful , yet pairs well with just about any meat and vegetable for the perfect dinner. Ingredients 3…
Cabbage And Pepper Stirfry
Ingredients 1/2 head of cabbage sliced 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced 1Â medium red bell pepper sliced 2 cups of broccoli florets 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced garlic kosher salt ground black pepper All purpose seasoning garlic powder thyme 1 tablespoon vinegar Instructions 1.In…
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 lemon pink himalayan salt ground black pepper Instructions 1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2. In a pan lay asparagus flat and drizzle olive oil over it 3. Slice lemon in half, and squeeze lemon juice over the…