A gratin is a dish topped with a golden browned crust of breadcrumbs and/or melted cheese. In France, gratins are generally made with potatoes. This Easy Make Ahead Zucchini Gratin is an amazing deviation which will have you coming back for more!
Vegetables
Vidalia Onion Confit
Vidalia Onion Confit is an amazing sweet and savory accompaniment to lots of dishes, from sizzling steaks to the lowly burger. Sliced onions are cooked to a jam-like consistency with a secret ingredient, and seasoned with salt, pepper and a bit of vinegar. The sweet and savory comes from the onions, with a hint of balsamic…
Cheesy Bacony Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes are the Swedish version of a baked potato. However, they are so much more – tender on the inside like a baked potato, and crispy on the outside like a roasted potato. Add cheese and bacon, and you have an awesome combination that is sure to WOW even your pickiest eater!
Crispy Fried Onion Strings with Spicy Dipping Sauce
The other day, my sister at Grits and Pinecones posted an incredible recipe for Southern Style Crispy Onion Rings. I absolutely love onion rings, so as soon as I saw her post, I knew that I had to make them. I decided to take them one step further, however, and add a spicy dipping sauce. The…
Tomato Vidalia Onion and Cucumber Summer Salad
Two of the best things about summer (well, almost summer!) are homegrown tomatoes that actually taste like tomatoes and Vidalia onions. This summer salad combines the tomatoes and onions with cucumbers and an awesome dressing. It’s perfect for your Memorial Day cookout!
Instant Pot Smashed Black Beans
The combination of the Instant Pot, and dried Black Beans is a match made in heaven! With the Instant Pot, you can cook the unsoaked dried beans in 30 minutes. Instant Pot Smashed Black Beans are creamy, spicy, and oh so easy to make. On top of that, they’re absolutely delicious.
Easy Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole
Easy Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole is a perfect compliment to your Mother’s Day brunch. It’s absolutely delicious as is, but quite versatile in terms of the ingredients that can be added to dress it up. In addition, it can be made ahead of time. If by chance there are any leftovers, they reheat beautifully. Who…
Instant Pot Mexican Smashed Pinto Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Smashed Pinto Beans are a perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or any occasion where you want an easy and delicious side dish. For Cinco de Mayo I thought that the best way to celebrate the countdown was to focus on some of my favorite Mexican recipes. My Smashed Pinto Beans made in…
Crispy Smashed Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy smashed potatoes topped with Parmesan cheese are an amazing side dish for your Easter or anytime feast. They’re easy to make and only require a few ingredients.
My Mother’s Southern Style Scalloped Potatoes
Southern Style Scalloped Potatoes like my mother made are full of cheesy goodness in every bite and are perfect for any occasion. This is especially true for Easter!
Grown-up Green Bean Casserole
Are you tired of the mandatory cream of mushroom soup Green Bean Casserole? If so, you should try this Grown-up Green Bean Casserole. It’s easy to make and absolutely delicious! What’s even better is that this Grown-up Green Bean Casserole is a cinch to make, can be made ahead of time, and reheats beautifully.
Potatoes Lyonnaise
Potatoes Lyonnaise is a buttery dish of pan-fried sliced potatoes cooked with caramelized onions. It’s origins are French, referring to the city of Lyon. When used as an adjective, lyonnaise means cooked with onions. Whatever it’s origins or meaning, Potatoes Lyonnaise is simple to prepare, and absolutely delicious!