Southern-Style Dressing originally posted in 2014. Post updated in 2019 with new pictures and recipe card! I wanted to have a little Thanksgiving series on the blog for two reasons. All of these recipes are vegetarian AND Southern-inspired (a difficult combination to find). I have…
As another flu season descends upon us, I’m updating this recipe for coconut curry soup. This vegan soup is a staple in many Thai restaurants here in the U.S. It’s warm and comforting, and super easy to make! It has ginger and turmeric in it…
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…
Let me preface this recipe by admitting that this is not an exact replica of my family’s Sicilian tomato sauce. I have added herbes de Provence and fennel here. Personally, I really enjoy the additional flavors. Adding the fennel especially gives this sauce an extra…
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…
Focaccia is an Italian bread typically made with lots of olive oil and a sea salt brine. This keeps the bread incredibly moist and also gives it such a nice crunch, it’s as if it were fried. It also has this absolutely beautiful dimpling on…
Originally published in April 2014. Updated with clearer instructions, better pictures, and recipe card in 2019! This recipe for dipping flatbreads is adapted from Smitten Kitchen’s pita recipe, though it is VERY dumbed down. I love making my own bread, it just has this fresh…
Originally published in April 2014. Updated in 2019 with better photos, and kid friendly spice levels! Adapted from Smitten Kitchen, this shakshuka tomato stew recipe is one of the staples of our diet these days. It is hearty, vegetarian, and features poached eggs in tomato…