Fresh Tomato Ricotta Tart is a luscious creamy based tart topped with flavorful garden fresh tomatoes and baked in a flaky puff pastry crust. It’s a snap to make and is an absolutely delicious way to use the bright red tomatoes from your garden. Pair it with a salad for a perfect light dinner during…
Vegetables
Eggplant Parmesan (with Video)
Eggplant Parmesan is the ultimate in Italian comfort foods. It’s layered like lasagna. However, unlike lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan is meatless with crispy breaded eggplant slices taking the place of pasta. Those crispy eggplant slices are smothered in a simple marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Eggplant Parmesan can be made ahead of time and…
Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup
Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup is the perfect solution for the abundance of tomatoes from your garden. It’s super easy to make and is amazing hot, warm and even cold. On these hot summer days, it is refreshing and filling without being heavy. For an extra special treat, top it with homemade cornbread croutons!
Vegetarian Chili (With Video)
This Vegetarian Chili is a healthy and immensely satisfying alternative to meat-based varieties. Red lentils provide a protein and fiber rich chili that is thick and savory, and a snap to make. As an added bonus, it’s even better as leftovers and freezes beautifully.
Portabella Mushroom Burgers
Portabella Mushroom Burgers are a healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional beef burger. “Meaty” Portabella mushrooms are marinated in an awesome balsamic vinegar marinade and cooked to perfection. Served on a bun with your favorite toppings, these burgers are a perfect solution for a meatless meal. Portabella or Portobello Is it Portabella or Portobello?…
Cheesy Southern Yellow Squash Casserole
Cheesy Southern Yellow Squash Casserole takes the lowly squash to new levels with this simple to make recipe. It doesn’t have any eggs, sour cream or mayonnaise often found in squash casseroles. Rather, it’s flavored with just onions, bacon and cheese.
Duxelles
Duxelles, pronounced dük-ˈsel are an intensely flavored mixture of finely chopped mushrooms and shallots. Named after the 17th French Marquis d’Uxelles, Duxelles are easy to prepare. They will take a whole host of dishes to the next level of deliciousness.
Grated Potato Galettes à la Julia Child
Julia Child’s Grated Potato Galettes is a simple, but elegant dish to serve for any occasion. Think of hash browns on steroids! The Grated Potato Galettes from Julia Child’s The Way to Cook are not only absolutely delicious, but also easy to make with a minimum of ingredients.
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans is an amazing one-pot meal that’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo. It’s a meal in itself and is quite versatile. Dress it up with some shredded chicken, include it in a burrito, or lay enchiladas on top before they’re baked. You’re in for a real treat…
Ratatouille à la Julia Child
Ratatouille à la Julia Child is an amazing dish. My inspiration for this dish was Julia Child’s recipe in The Way to Cook. I’ve been making this ratatouille for some time. As always, her recipe and approach never disappoint. It is the perfect vegetarian dish that is loaded with delicious ingredients that are cooked to perfection.
Crispy Cajun Onion Strings with Spicy Dipping Sauce
Crispy Cajun Onion Strings with Spicy Dipping Sauce are as easy to make as they are addictive to eat. The Onion Strings are amazing on their own and delicious when piled high on a juicy burger or as a crunchy topping for your favorite casserole. The Spicy Dipping Sauce is equally amazing and perfect for…
Southern Black Eyed Peas with Andouille Sausage
What would the new year be without Black Eyed Peas? It’s a traditional dish served in the South on New Year’s Day, consisting of a savory black-eyed pea mixture served over rice. To jazz it up, I added Andouille Sausage and Louisiana Skillet Cornbread for a true southern dish. I really wanted to add collard…