Posts in Veggies and Sides
Coconut Turmeric Soup

I want Tom Kha…but I just don’t keep galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves on hand (yes, I do have fish sauce, but I bet it is expired). This wonderful soup base packs a good bit of the flavor depth without all the ingredients and technique. You really don’t even have to add things in steps. Just throw everything in a pot and simmer. Still fab!

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Jalapeño Peach Skillet Cornbread

When I married my southern hubby, cornbread became more of a staple and less of a “oh you made cornbread” moment.  There are thousands of cornbread recipes out there...many that I have made and love...but, this is the one I was taught to make by my Grammy in her Wagner cast iron skillet (Oh I miss that skillet!!).  The best part, her cornbread is straightforward so the perfect base for me to add all sorts of stuff (fruit, cheese, herbs, aromatics, veggies, etc) to fancy it up.  

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Pudge

Ok. This is just simple, smashed red potatoes.  It will forever be “Pudge” because my husband ordered meatloaf and pudge on our first date (the Flying Biscuit, ATL).  He soon regretted that heavy decision as we enjoyed a concert at Chastain Park .  

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Basil Walnut Pesto

Pesto is hands down the biggest bang for your effort buck.  It can be a sandwich condiment, pizza topper, a sauce for pasta, take egg dishes to next level yumminess, amp up roasted veggies, melted over roast chicken, a fabulous addition to seafood and be a secret ingredient in soups, stews, hamburgers, meatloaf. Seriously...there is so much more!  


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Julia Child's French Onion Soup

My dad loved French Onion Soup. These are the french crocks that I grew up with so this is comfort food on every level for me. You can find so many recipes out there BUT hands down none will ever beat Julia Child’s. Her technique to perfectly caramelize the onions is worth the extra time (hands off!) because of the depth of flavor. Try this...promise you won’t regret it! 

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