Paleo grits

Paleo grits

The movie My Cousin Vinnie says it best: “No self-respecting Southerner uses instant grits.” Yep, grits are a cornerstone for any Southern breakfast. The wonderful thing about these paleo grits is that there is very little difference in prep time between this gem and...
Okra stew

Okra stew

There is no telling how many times I’ve treated myself to okra stew. This one is a favorite of my Dad, especially when Mom is out of town, perhaps because it is so easy to prepare! It is thick and hearty and goes great with any meal. We especially enjoy this one with...
Momma slaw

Momma slaw

This is a backyard barbecue staple. If you want to add that traditional yellow hue to it, throw a tablespoon of yellow mustard into the slaw. Your friends won’t know any better. Yes, we have two slaw recipes in this book. It’s just one of those dishes that keeps well,...
Dirty cauliflower “rice”

Dirty cauliflower “rice”

Dirty rice is most commonly thought of as Cajun in origin (though it is very common throughout the entire South). Why is this rice called dirty? The rice in this dish gets an almost dirty color from the giblets, some people thinking the little bits of giblets resemble...
Sweet potato spears

Sweet potato spears

I remember the first time Julie made these for me, accompanied with her Chipotle Dipping Sauce. I thought, how can sweet potatoes taste good with chipotle sauce on them? You’ll have to see for yourself. Trust me that you will not be disappointed. They also plate very...