The movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” has always been a favorite of mine. I remember how much I wanted to taste those fried green tomatoes Idgie made in her restaurant. It’s only right that I share my version of this southern classic with you. It’s important to grab firm tomatoes. That guarantees freshness and prevents the…
Veggies
The Best Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is my favorite dip ever! I love the simplicity of it. You have to use the freshest ingredients to ensure that the taste is right. I learned the process from a local restaurant and I wanted to share it with my Cookies. To stay as authentic as possible, I use a molcajete for this…
Pressure Cooker Southern Style Greens
I sing the praises of the pressure cooker creators all day. The pressure cooker has become one of my top 3 favorite kitchen gadgets. It just frees up your hands and time so much! I can load in dishes that usually takes hours to cook into the pressure cooker and it’s done in a fraction…
Jazzed Up Corn Maque Choux Recipe
Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite corn based side dish! Maque Choux “mock-shoo” is a traditional, Creole dish. It’s a jazzed up version of cream-style corn and it is delightful! It’s spicy, sweet, fresh, and savory! Imagine using the corn on the cob, but a seafood boil and turning it into homemade,…
Smothered Cabbage Recipe
Cabbage is one of my all time favorite vegetables! Not just because it’s absolutely delicious. But, it’s also inexpensive and extremely simple to prepare. I love to smother it until it literally melts in your mouth! But, others prefer a bit of a crunch and that’s cool too. Cooking time all depends on your preference…