Aloo Paratha
Aloo paratha has become such a staple for me- not only as a side dish when I’m stuffing myself with Indian take-out, but as a snack as well. You can freeze these and cook them on a pizza stone [at 425F for about 10 minutes]…
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Snacks
Crispy, Rosemary, Sea Salt Potato Stacks
There is really nothing better than a crispy salty potato, but this takes it to the next level! This is a cute, creative dish that can be served up as an hors d’oeuvre at a party, or even as a side dish! It looks fantastic on…
Ginger Spice Cookies
Ginger Spice Cookies originally posted in 2014. Updated in 2019 with new pictures and recipe card. You can always tell when a recipe has been loved and tested many times. Little notes are written in the margins, sometimes with different handwriting. The evidence from years…
Bahamian Johnny Cake
Bahamian johnny cake recipe originally posted in 2014. Updated in 2019 with new pictures and recipe card. Bahamian johnny cake is a Caribbean specialty, which I make in my Southern-American kitchen in lieu of cornbread. Growing up, I spent most Spring Breaks and sometimes part…
Pão de Queijo
It’s World Cup time, and although Brazil is not my team, I thought that I’d make some Brazilian snack foods for the games. Pão de queijo, Brazilian cheese bread, is a very common breakfast or snack food. It is SO delicious, and worth trying if…
The Best, Buttery, Flaky, Easy-Peasy, Southern Biscuit
What can I say about biscuits that does justice to how wonderfully delicious they can be? What can I say about biscuits that does justice to how incredibly dry and disgusting they can be? A good biscuit is like nothing else in the world. It’s…
Homemade Egg Salad
Egg salad sandwiches are my go-to picnic food. They are especially delicious with a nice, cold limeade! This homemade egg salad is extra fun with tips to include your kids in making it. I honestly do not know how “Southern” egg salad is, but it…
Totchos
Okay, so I know today is the 6th of May. Still, who doesn’t love more Mexican-themed dishes with tons of options for yummy toppings! Also, this totchos recipe is unbelievably easy. It would be a great dish to make for a game-day party, I know…
Homemade Chex Mix
When I was young, anytime I went on long car rides or on a trip away from home, my mom would make me homemade chex mix. She always surprised me with it and it was always in the exact same air lock container. I could…