Appetizers
Spicy Hummus
I grew up with mom making bean dips out of the same white beans she used to make her ham and bean soup. I wasn’t really interested in a bean dip growing up, but now […]
Side Dishes
Cooking
Collard Greens
Well today was a good day in my kitchen. It was a throw back to my Mamaw Bessie. I made a good ole southern Sunday dinner like she would do. Meatloaf, collard greens, mashed potato’s […]
Chicken
Good old Fashioned Sunday Dinner / Chicken & Dumplings
So this is the kind of dinner I grew up on that my mom and Grandma would have made on a normal Sunday… Moms Chicken and Dumplings, Mashed Potatos (retain 1/2 c of chicken stock for […]
Appetizers
Black Bean, Avocado &Corn Salsa
Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can white corn, drained 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained 1 bunch finely […]
Cooking
Smashed Potato Soup
Adapted from American Heart Association Recipe. Ingredients 3-1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons roasted garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4-1/2 cups […]
Appetizers
Dinner Party Tips
If you are a seasoned veteran of throwing dinner parties, having seemingly served as many people as the burger joint on the local corner, chances are you know what you’re doing (or your guests are […]