Our Perfect Buttermilk Biscuits are soft, buttery, light, and tender – in a word: heavenly. Serve them up with butter, homemade jam, sausage gravy and eggs, or (if you want some real South in your mouth) chocolate gravy! When we were first married, Mr. B wasn't very big on bread at meals, and biscuits in particular were a head-shaker for him. He explained once that almost every biscuit he'd ever eaten was "too hard or too soft, too dry, too bland, too salty, too sweet, too floury, too, too... … [Read more...]
Perfect Soft-Boiled Scotch Eggs (Air Fryer Recipe)
Scotch Eggs - crisp, savory sausage encasing creamy soft-boiled eggs - are quintessential British pub faire; perfect for brunching, munching, and picnicking. Now you can easily make perfect Scotch Eggs at home in your air fryer! What is a Scotch Egg? In its most basic form, a Scotch egg is a soft or hard-boiled egg wrapped in ground sausage, then coated with bread crumbs and baked or deep fried. Scotch eggs have a long history in London and beyond as a tidy, handheld snack item; … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatoes
Learn the recipe secrets to making classic Fried Green Tomatoes that are both tender and crisp; with all the traditional corn flavor, but without the grit! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. With all my Southern roots, it's hard to believe that there was a time in my life when the only fried green tomatoes I knew of were the ones at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Then late one summer shortly after Mr B and I got hitched, we went over to his Mom’s for … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Pearl Couscous
Sweet-tart cranberries combine with crunchy pepitas and fresh orange in this simple, versatile couscous dish. Serve it warm as a side dish or cold as a salad: either way, Cranberry Orange Pearl Couscous is a perfect complement to any light meal! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. This Cranberry Orange Couscous is one of our favorite sides! It’s easy to make, can be on the table in just over 30 minutes, and goes with almost anything. Pasta or Whole … [Read more...]
Grammi’s Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad (Sunshine Salad)
Commonly known as Sunshine Jello, Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad is one vintage recipe worth making! Bright, refreshing, and surprisingly tasty, it's a perfect side for any holiday dinner or family gathering. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. I can’t remember a holiday growing up when we didn’t have a bowl of Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad on the table. We ate it with ham for Easter, with turkey at Thanksgiving, and with pumpkin pie on my mother’s birthday … [Read more...]
Indian Eggplant Pickling Style LIGHT (Lake Palace Hotel Aubergine)
Sweet, spicy and tangy, this lighter version of Indian Eggplant Cooked Pickling Style (Baigan Achari) makes a perfect side; or pair it with rice or a flatbread for a simple, satisfying meal. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. The texture of eggplant can be a challenge for some, me among them, so I was in my mid-30's before I discovered my love of this egg-shaped Old World tropical fruit. (Yes, it's a fruit!) The recipe for Indian Eggplant Cooked … [Read more...]
Apocalypse Salad { aka Pineapple Wheat Berry Salad }
Chewy, nutty wheat berries mix with creamy pineapple fluff to make a this delicious Pineapple Wheat Berry Salad. Keep it simple, or add one (or more) of the optional mix-ins. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, it's perfect for potlucks too! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. A little over twenty years ago, everyone's cousin was losing their mind over an impeding world-wide "Y2K" tech meltdown. As far as I'm concerned, this wheat berry salad recipe … [Read more...]
Cheesy Vegetable Orzo
Cheesy Vegetable Orzo is a quick, easy, economical side dish that will convert even your worst vegetable-haters into zucchini-eaters. I love this orzo recipe! It's fast and easy to make, extremely economical, and it goes with practically anything. Cheesy Vegetable Orzo isn't a fancy recipe, or one that will impress your friends with its exotic flavor profile. No, this simple orzo side dish is more along the lines of ... ... I just got home from work and I'm tired and I need a quick … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic & Almonds
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic & Almonds combines Jarlsberg, almonds, and garlic for a delicate crunch and rich, nutty depth in this light and easy spaghetti squash recipe. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. A while back, I found a recipe for Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Herbs on one of my favorite food blogs, Pinch of Yum. Unfortunately, when I finally got around to putting it together for the first time (after a very long day of teaching that … [Read more...]
Loaded Baked Potato Soup {with a Sweet Surprise!}
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is one of my top five favorite "30-minute Meals." Fast, economical, and super-easy, this recipe has a sweet surprise that elevates the flavors and results in a perfectly balance bowl of comforting deliciousness. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Loaded Baked Potato Soup is one of my top five favorite "30-minute Meals" - and this one I'll even serve to company! "Oh, you'll be here in half an hour? And you're … [Read more...]
