Hibiscus Honey Gelatin

Hibiscus Honey Gelatin

I usually just call this jello. But jello is really… Jell-O (a brand). While this is made with super clean, nutritious gelatin and none of the artificial coloring, flavors, and sweeteners. So here it is with its proper name. If you’re looking for an easy way to add protein and nutrients to your kids diet [...]

Moringa Mohinga

Moringa Mohinga

First let me say, this is not 100% true Mohinga because it doesn’t contain fish. In this recipe there is Moringa instead of fish. Moringa would not ordinarily be included but hear me out: I had beautiful fresh Moringa leaves on hand. Annnnd I couldn’t pass on the opportunity for a cheesy rhyming name... I [...]

Hot Brown Bake

I have been making this casserole version of a traditional Kentucky Hot Brown on Derby Day for years now. So this is a long overdue recipe post! The Hot Brown is traditionally an open face turkey and bacon sandwich with Mornay sauce and tomato. It was invented in 1926 at the Brown Hotel (hence the [...]

Creamy Fennel Sausage Rigatoni

My three-year-old told me this meal was good enough for a dinner party, gave me a high five, and cleaned his plate. If that's not a convincing enough reason to give it a try then I don't know what is... Serves: 4 Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1lb. Rigatoni pasta 4 tablespoons butter 1 yellow [...]

Pineapple Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you keep a can of beans and a can of pineapple in your pantry... You are well on your way to this delicious meal. It's a fantastic use for leftover chicken. Don't skip the cucumber mango relish! It provides a refreshing kick! Ingredients: Shredded roast chicken (I used approx 3 cups; the more you [...]

Kumquat Chutney

For me, kumquats bring back memories of my grandparents' backyard. They'd tell me I could pick as many as I wanted. I would walk back in through the garage (that always smelled of my grandpa's pipe tobacco) gnawing on the tart skin, juice dripping down my chin, and holding at least a handful more for [...]

Mama’s Loaded Potato Soup

I cannot take a lick of credit for this. It's my mother's recipe. It's delicious and filling. Give it a try and you will be struck with cravings for it forevermore. Ingredients: 1lb. bacon, chopped 1 stick of butter 1 1/2 vidalia onion, diced 1/4 cup flour 1/2 quart of whole milk 5lbs russet potatoes [...]

Mushroom Alfredo

Rich, creamy, and comforting...this dish is going to help you greet Autumn in the most lovely way. Ingredients: half a yellow onion, diced 2 pints baby bella (crimini) mushrooms 2 handfuls of fresh spinach fresh dill, parsley, and thyme (a few sprigs of each), chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 splash of white wine [...]

Chicken Apple Risotto

I've been making this recipe from memory for years (nearly a decade). Therefore, I can't remember the exact title of it's source (a gluten free cookbook long forgotten). It's a favorite and every time I have made it for someone they have requested the details. So here they are. I hope you enjoy it's hearty [...]

Miso-Butter Rattlesnake Beans

It isn't often that a side dish pulls me through a restaurant door (though plenty of entrees, desserts, and cocktails have). But years ago I was so infatuated with a certain restaurant's miso green beans that I would duck in alone on my way to or from work for a "snack". Had I known then [...]