Ah, bacon braised kale. There’s nothing I would rather be eating to start my February off the right way. Someday maybe kale will lose its moniker of the “healthy green”. Maybe it won’t create a …
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Because. Because because. Because it is summer, because it is hot and humid, because you’ve been freezing those too-brown bananas for desserts and saving the fat after cooking bacon, right? Phew! Banana Ice Cream with Salted …
Your ticket to fat freedom includes bacon fat I mean, they could just be caramelized onions. They could. Or. You could dutifully save your bacon fat like the good blog reader you are. Because let’s …
Oh sheet! tray. I’m definitely crushing on sheet tray bakes these days. Just like last week with the Honey Mustard Turkey Drumsticks, any time I can pop something on a tray and into the oven, …
Instant love affair Oh, the Instant Pot. It’s still taking the real food world by storm, it’s a trend that can’t quite be shaken and really, though, I’m here for it. From beans and lentils, …
When I first started learning about my nutrition and trying to help myself feel better, I really didn’t think too much about my liver. I was never a big drinker of alcohol, not much of …
Read Part II of the Anxiety and Food series here. Read Part III of the Anxiety and Food series here. What does food have to do with it? One of the biggest reliefs I’ve felt …
When your fridge has got your back… You know, there’s something to be said for the kitchen staples. The unsexy foods, the pantry items that just sit, waiting patiently behind closed cupboard doors in the …
Best part of waking up is… blood on your plate? Sing it with me! No, but really… was that particular Folger’s commercial nostalgic for anyone else aside from my sister and me? Regardless, let’s chat …
Textural juxtaposition… There really shouldn’t be anything too overwhelming with a salad, right? Riiiiight? It’s just a combo of different chopped up ingredients that all come together because of some tasty dressing. That’s the idea, …
Pan roasted, of course! These Roasted cannellini beans with thyme, then. No ovens this month, or next month if I can help it. Too hot. Too steamy. I made some banana bread yesterday due to the …
Looking for the perfect baked sweet potato? The Freckled Foodie has got your back. Looking for the perfect baked potato? Well, hello! When you find yourself with pounds of potatoes, a cool rainy day and …
Oh, “whoops”… it’s another cabbage recipe. This time the big ol’ thing is sliced into large rounds, pampered with oils and spices and shown to the oven. Allow myself to… introduce myself, sweet roasted planks …
On melting Oh, hi blogkin! Today? Smokey cabbage, ok? My icy little heart is melting along with the real stuff outside and I’m back in the kitchen, feeling less stressed and happier. Why? I don’t …
On the weather… It really is amazing; in almost every recipe I post I end up writing about the weather. Add this one to the list, then. The warm and invigorating pureed squash still fits …
Spicy collard greens for you and me, bebe. As far as nutritional bang for your buck, I’d say collard greens win by a long shot (yeah, even outshining the glorious kale. I know.) I can …
One and done. A saute and flip on each side and these croquettes are done. As they cook the broccoli lightly steams, resulting in a bright green and delicate interior (which just so happens to …
To be roasted. It’s hard to be an ineffectual roaster. Beginning preparations allow a gentle entry into the pre-dinner work and wait ritual. Those muted sizzles and crackling heard stimulate the senses and you tick …
February Freeze An after-the-fact Valentine’s post; the notion of a Southern classic revamped to bring a little sunshine and playfulness straight to a rather frosty condition. A warm and bright salad, lovingly coaxed into tender …
I feel I must defend the bowl of silky unctuousness, serve it with reverence and compassion. The idea of eating livers seems to be difficult for many, right? Well, I would recommend this dish for …