Basil Pesto without Pine Nuts
Basil pesto without pine nuts isn’t missing anything when it comes to flavor. If you’re nut free, you can leave out all the nuts or swap in walnuts like I …
Keep dinner simple with easy to make vegetables, pastas, potatoes and more that didn't have to come out of a bag or box. You don't need flavoring packets or extra chemicals to make amazing side dishes.
Add simple buttered noodles along side your next meatloaf, greek cucumber tomato salad with grilled chicken (or as an amazing lunch idea), or a traditional seven layer salad with ribs. They'll round out your meal perfectly!
How to make canned corn taste better
Canned corn may feel like it’s less than fancy but you can make any store bought version feel full of slow-cooked home grown flavor with just two simple ingredients. Fresh …
Homemade Mayonnaise (Better than Hellmann’s)
Homemade mayonnaise is a great condiment to keep on hand. Rich, creamy and probably not like anything you’re used to buying at the store, you’ll be shocked to discover just …
Orange and Ginger Roasted Asparagus
Roasted asparagus sings with simple oil, salt and pepper but add some fresh orange and a bit of ginger and the flavor is beyond delicious. The perfect side dish with …
Creamy Red Potato Salad with Bacon
This red potato salad is a far cry from the traditional yellow mustard and boiled egg version and it’s sure to be a great addition to your side dish options. Bright …
Flaky Biscuits with Cream Cheese and Chives
Flaky biscuits aren’t just those things from a can. You can make them from scratch with the best flavor (oh butter!) and perfect layers at home when you know the …
No knead dutch oven bread
No knead dutch oven bread is truly one of the most hands-off baking challenges you can try. If you’re new to bread making and want to make a loaf of …
Easy refrigerator dill pickles
Easy refrigerator dill pickles are truly simple and full of that garlicky, salty goodness you crave. No heating means these stay crispy too–no saggy, soggy pickles here! I love Claussen …
Homemade Cinnamon Bread (Swirled, Nuts or Raisins)
Homemade cinnamon bread is so soft, sweet and full of heartwarming comfort. Learn how to make it from scratch with all the easy steps to bread baking success. Add raisins …
The Best Sourdough Focaccia
Sourdough focaccia is crispy and golden on the outside, and perfectly chewy on the inside. The perfect base for pizzas, croutons and more without a ton of fussing, this easy …
Olive Oil and Garlic Homemade Croutons
Olive oil and garlic homemade croutons are delicate and delicious–no need to break your teeth on store bought bricks. Season these classics with any flavors you enjoy and make your …
How to Fry Cabbage Southern Style
Learn how to fry cabbage that’s tender and perfectly seasoned. Add your favorite additions (like onion and a pinch of sugar) if you like it that way and whip up …
How to make butter at home
Learn how to make butter at home that is creamy, smooth and perfectly salted (if you like that sort of thing). Take back the quality of the food you eat …
How to Make Homemade Hash Browns
Crispy and golden, homemade hash browns are the best of shredded potatoes fried in your favorite nourishing fat, salted just right and served up piping hot for breakfast or (my …
Charred Caesar Salad
Regular iceberg lettuce salads get boring fast and this charred caesar salad brings bold flavor with an easy dressing and a bit of smokiness from a flash under the broiler. …
Classic Waldorf Salad
Classic Waldorf salad is a staple on American dinner tables. Named for the creation by Oscar Tschirky at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1896, this blend of apples, celery, mayonnaise …
Sauteed brussel sprouts with browned butter
Sautéed brussel sprouts are bursting with browned buttery flavor (if you’ve never had browned butter get a spoon!) and are a far cry from the boiled bland ones of the …
Super creamy gluten free mac and cheese
Craving gluten free mac and cheese? There’s no reason to miss out on the just because you’re skipping gluten. I’ve been making this variation of my most popular baked mac …
Southern Fried Okra +gluten free option
Fried okra is a southern specialty and something you either love, or hate. Crispy fried with a bit of cornmeal and flour and just the right amount of seasoning, this …
Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
The tang of blue cheese balances perfectly with the freshness of fall’s sweetest fruit in this pear salad with gorgonzola and walnuts. It may seem humble, but this salad is …
Simple Buttered Noodles
Need a simple dinner side dish? Buttered noodles are the answer. Top them with cheese, garlic, fresh herbs or just indulge in the simplicity of a little butter and salt. …
Classic All-Butter Buttermilk Biscuits
Every good cook needs to know how to make buttermilk biscuits. A truly southern classic, get your steps from an actual southern woman and make your best batch yet! I …
Oven Roasted Corn with Bacon and Onion
Oven roasted corn is one of my favorites and this version gets a lift from the always wonderful bacon and sweet caramelized onions. It’s a great change from your typical …
Southern Potato Salad with Mustard and Egg
Southern potato salad with mustard and egg should be a bright balance of sweet and tangy relish, crunchy celery and soft potatoes that are perfectly seasoned and ready to eat …