I’ll admit that I can eat a whole loaf of roasted garlic bread all by myself. That crusty outside, chewy center, topped with that butter, garlic, parsley combination just gets me every time! Yes lawd I have sinned!!!! I HAVE to have garlic bread when it comes to eating certain meals and that store bought stuff just will not do….no ma’am!! Ok I’m lying, I’ll
I’m really starting to get into eating asparagus since I’ve finally tried it roasted in the oven. If you’ve never tried roasted asparagus then honey, you are missing out. It should be against the law to cook asparagus any other way than in the oven. They come out so tender, yet firm with a wonderful woody aroma. Even my toddler is crazy for these things
Growing up sweet potatoes were one of my favorite foods. I still love them just as much today. This twice baked sweet potato recipe is so simple and extremely versatile. Keep it simple by just adding butter, or go all out and turn them into serving sized sweet potato casseroles. Click here for my favorite sweet potato casserole recipe. The sweetness of twice baked sweet potatoes
Give me some creamy, chunky, authentic guacamole made with fresh ingredients and you will have a happy chick on your hands! My love for guacamole took a few years to develop. I don’t know why I didn’t like it for so long, but I’m glad my taste buds finally got with the program. I love everything about guacamole even the beautiful green color (hmm…I wonder
Hey!! I’ve updated this recipe!! Check it out here! (No worries I’ve also left the original recipe intact below) Note* If you are making this for a special occasion, definitely make it the day before and just reheat it in the microwave the next day. It tastes great the day you make it, but once it’s had a chance to soak up those flavorful juices. OMG
My husband got me into eating sweet potato casserole. He was constantly bragging about how good his moms sweet potato casserole was. Finally Thanksgiving rolled around and I couldn’t wait to taste this gem of a dish and better yet, get that recipe!! (Yall know I’m such a recipe whore!) Her recipe didn’t dissapoint! It was creamy, sweet with a bangin, crunchy topping and you
If I’m not making my potato salad with a homemade sauce then this is the recipe I use. Although some would consider this potato salad to be “homemade” since well…I made it! But around here a true southern homemade potato salad better not even have a drop of mayo in it. This recipe is the next best thing to a homemade potato salad in my
Southern, Soul Food Green Beans I was raised on string beans and this southern green beans recipe is a favorite with my family. I love that it’s so easy, yet full of flavor. Now I won’t even lie, I usually only fix homemade, fresh green beans for holidays and special occassions. Normally I just crack open a can of green beans, throw them the a
Crispy Old Fashioned Buffalo Onion Rings This old fashioned buffalo onion rings recipe is one of the cream cheese recipes I made for the Real Women Of Philadelphia cooking contest. I love onion rings especially when they have a special kick to them. These crispy, fried onion ring are spicy, crunchy and pairs up great with a juicy grilled burger or steak. Also makes a fab appetizer! These crispy
Southern, Soul Food Deviled Eggs In the south, it seems everybody has their own way of making southern deviled eggs. Some swear by mustard and others say it’s a big no-no. Some say definitely use dill pickled relish while others say sweet relish is the only way to go…and I won’t even get started on what kind of mayonnaise should be used because I would
Oven Roasted Corn on The Cob Fast. Easy. Downright Delicious. Today I did something that changed my life. I roasted corn on the cob in my oven. Yep, all of these years I’ve been boiling my corn in sugar, cream and milk and then slathering them with butter like a good ol’ southern girl. I honestly THOUGHT I had the best corn on the cob I’ve ever
Delicious Fried Plantains **UPDATE** I tried this recipe with yellow plantains and they came out DELICIOUS!! I think I prefer the yellow plantains over the black, super ripe one* This year I am dedicated to trying new foods! First on my list: PLANTAINS! I picked up two plantains a while back and they’ve been sitting on my counter forever so that they can get
Southern Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits “Guhl how you g’won be fum da Souf and not know how da make homemade biskits?” This is what my great grandmother C-Bell said to me one time when I told her I hated making from-scratch biscuits because they never turned out right. It’s true, me and biscuit-making DO NOT get along. (I’m getting better though, but it’s totally the biscuits
Homemade Potato Chips…From the Microwave! Fast, fresh, crispy, crunchy, seasoned homemade potato chips.!!! These potato chips are so addictive and so easy! It sure beats waiting for the oven to preheat. Thank God they are healthier than store-bought chips! Making homemade potato chips takes me back to my girl’s scout days…ahh the creative things we use to do. OK, so I wasn’t actually a girl
Southern, Soul Food Black Eyed Peas **see updated recipe below* Nothing says Happy New Years better than a pot of soulful black-eyed eyed peas & soul food collard greens! Whether you buy into the hype that eating these dishes will bring wealth & a slew of other good things, just enjoying them with family and being thankful that I’ve made it into another year is MORE
