I’m a decent baker. Some things turn our great, some just okay. But, there is one thing that I have completely mastered…and that, my friends, is the biscuit. I’ve got the technique down to a science, and at a moment’s notice, I can produce a tender, flaky and buttery biscuit that’s a mile high. Okay, […]
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Namul is a Korean side dish that comes in various forms, but it’s commonly made with blanched, hearty greens that are seasoned with oil, vinegar and spices. Namul is a simple dish that can easily be tailored to individual taste starting with the vegetables. In this recipe, I use bright green Lacinato kale and Chestnut
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon is a really simple and surprisingly really delicious side dish. When roasted, the broccoli turns golden brown and toasty on the ends, which results in a nice nutty and earthy flavor. The broccoli is then finished off with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of salt, brightening the flavors into
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These Beet and Sweet Potato Fritters are my new favorite go-to meal! They are simple to make and really delicious. The fritters are slightly sweet and earthy and have a great texture – tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. These fritters are great on their own, but really good when served alongside
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Okra is a vegetable commonly grown and eaten in the southern United States. Native to Africa, it flourishes in subtropical and tropical regions, but will thrive anywhere that tomatoes, corn and melons can be grown. The okra plant produces stunning pale yellow flowers that add beauty and interest to any garden; and, the seed pods
Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s affordable, lasts forever if stored properly and is super versatile. You’ll find it in many of my recipes, including my great-grandmother’s Cabbage Bread or my Cilantro Coleslaw. It’s also great in soups, stir-fry and stews. In this recipe, I thickly slice and roast the cabbage with a
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Cabbage bread, or káposzta kenyér, are savory rolls that are filled with caramelized sweet cabbage and onion and baked until golden and fluffy. They make for a fantastic breakfast, lunch or dinner and are best served warm, as a main dish or side. This cabbage bread recipe has been passed down through my family for
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Start the new year off right with my healthy Overnight Chia Pudding. This pudding is sweet and creamy without loads of sugar or fat. It’s a nice departure from the holiday cookies and cakes that we’ve all been eating over the last few weeks. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, minerals
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This Passion Pea dish is a tradition in my house and is served every New Year’s Day. We eat this dish for good luck and prosperity and we especially eat this dish because it’s really, really good. I typically make my Passion Pea dish using black-eyed peas because they are fairly ubiquitous across the country
My mom and I are getting ready for our big New Years Day meal so we’re busy in the kitchen cooking up greens, passion peas and cornbread. I absolutely love this meal anytime of year, but especially on New Years Day. It’s tradition! Greens are a staple in the South and I’ve been eating them
