In the South, squash casserole is most often made with loads of cream, and topped with Ritz crackers for crunch. Some recipes call for adding cream of chicken or mushroom soup to give the casserole that creamy flavor and texture. With this variation, coconut milk...
To bean or not to bean? Yes, beans are technically a legume, but the green beans here are super low in lectins compared to other beans in the family, as it’s primarily the non-starchy pod that we eat. We limit our occasional legume exposure to just green beans, fresh...
We see this delicious dish served up with turkey and dressing all the time. Don’t reserve this dish for only Thanksgiving and Christmas, as it can make its way to the table year round. No need for all that brown sugar to hide the natural sweetness of the sweet potato....
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...
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...
Growing up, Thanksgiving at our house meant the only acceptable way to serve cranberry sauce was from a can. You know the one. That gelatinous mold of cranberries sweetened with enough sugar to overtake the turkey’s tryptophan side-effects. As I got older, and...
Are you getting tired of okra yet? We aren’t. As Southern as you may be, I’ll bet you have never had “just okra.” We hadn’t until Julie’s brother Andy gave us two tickets to Outstanding in the Field. Please go Google them now. Jim Denevan has put together the most...
This slaw will go well with just about any fish you want to serve. The host of various flavors in this are a great accompaniment to most anything with fins. We especially like this slaw with our Fish Tacos (recipe here). Red cabbage and the optional shredded carrots...
This tasty and nutrient-dense Southern side is one that we enjoy throughout the fall. It’s no surprise that collard greens are such a staple for New Year’s Day. I remember Mom saying that eating collards on New Year's Day would bring you money all year long. That may...
As a child, and on into adulthood, I thought Brussels sprouts were vile food items that were only served soggy and overcooked with that nasty sulfuric smell. And then, a miracle happened: one Thanksgiving, my friend Peter made a Brussels sprouts dish that was simply...
