October 13, 2011 •

Cheesy Rice with Broccoli

This recipe is so cheesy, comforting and delicious! It is the perfect side dish that will go great with so many entrees.  The first time I made this I didn’t cook my rice long enough, but I didn’t realize it until I had added the cheese and everything and it was too late to save […]

August 11, 2011 •

Pan Fried Okra

My mother-in-law is an amazing cook. She can whip up most anything by adding a “little of this and a little of that.” She should really have a restaurant! I have lots of favorites that she makes and one of them is her pan fried okra. Recently she gave me some okra fresh from her […]

July 11, 2011 •

Baked Zucchini Fries

I’ve been wanting to make these for quite some time. I had fried zucchini strips a couple of years ago at Giordano’s pizza and was delighted to find this recipe since it was baked and healthier than the fried version. I actually served this as an appetizer before our pizza and dipped them in pizza […]

June 21, 2011 •

Broccoli Cauliflower Cashew Salad

I know this probably doesn’t sound like it would be that great, but trust me when I say this is one of those recipes you should go and make today! It is so delicious and addictive! You will want to keep it all for yourself! My friend Malinda made this for our bible study recently […]

January 28, 2011 •

Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Nothing comforts and warms the soul like a great bowl of soup! Plus soup makes for great leftovers making our dollars stretch a little further. This soup is made to taste like Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar (which is fabulous!) and it really is very similar! I opted to lighten up this recipe by reducing the amount […]

November 12, 2010 •

Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole

I absolutely love my mom’s sweet potato casserole. It is so decadent and comforting, but it’s loaded with lots of butter and calories! So I thought I would try to make a version that was a bit lighter and better for you while still remaining delicious. I got inspiration from Cooking Light & All Recipes […]

November 10, 2010 •

Green Beans with Maple Pecan Vinaigrette

These green beans that I found on Real Simple are amazing! They taste better and better with every bite. They have a wonderful acidic, yet slightly sweet flavor and they went great with the turkey. This would be a great addition to any meal and it is really easy and quick to make. You can […]

June 16, 2010 •

Grilled or Roasted Veggies

Sorry for the small lapse in posting…heat exhaustion can really take it out of you! It is no fun, so please stay hydrated if you live in the south in this super hot & humid weather we’re having! I made these veggies to go along with our Memorial Day meal and they always turn out […]

June 10, 2010 •

Grillled…or Roasted Creamed Corn

So in keeping with our grilled…umm…roasted theme…I made this “grilled” creamed corn from Rachael Ray to go along with our grilled chicken legs. I roasted my corn in the oven instead of grilling again because of the rain, and also because that’s our favorite way to make corn! This takes a bit of prep just […]

May 26, 2010 •

Spinach, Tomato & Artichoke Pizza

We have a new pizza place in town and we love it! They have such a wide variety of toppings to choose from to create your own pizza masterpiece. Plus they have whole wheat crust, which I love. We get the spinach, tomato and artichoke pizza and I wanted to try and re-create that at […]