You know how you have those pivotal moments in life? Moments that you remember with astonishing clarity? I have a few of those moments. One of them was all about Cornbread Salad. I remember where I was. I remember the table – I remember my plate. I remember it all. That Cornbread Salad changed my life. From hence forth, I was a Cornbread Salad connoisseur.
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For the Love of Butternut Squash, + 5-Ingredient Butternut Mac and Cheese
Post from guest, Julie of Domestica Contessa
From fresh produce like sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts to warm soups, stews or chilis or sweet treats like pumpkin pie and mulled cider… I don’t know about you, but I love any and every fall flavor. And butternut squash is one of my favorites.
Butternut squash is delicious roasted, pureed, mashed and it pairs so well with warm fall flavors like sage, cinnamon, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and smoked paprika. Plus it’s good for you!
Did you know that 1 cup of butternut squash has more potassium than a banana, provides over 400% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A (beta-carotene) and also contains a healthy dose of vitamins B and C, folate and fiber? [Read more…]
Lip-Smacking Good Cabbage Recipes!
Guest post by Julie of Domestic Contessa
If your only experience with cabbage is canned, overly salty sauerkraut or stale, bags of cole slaw mix… I can completely understand why you may not believe me that cabbage recipes could be lip-smacking good. But cabbage is affordable, nutritious – and yes, even delicious!
- It’s incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed raw, sautéed, grilled, roasted, braised, steamed, or boiled.
- Cabbage is available pretty much everywhere – and for really low prices! And since it’s in season during the fall and winter months, it is even cheaper than usual right now.
- Cabbage has a long shelf life – it will keep for 2+ weeks in the fridge! Once you cut it though, it’s best to use within 4 days (before the vitamins start to break down).
- Speaking of vitamins, green cabbage is very high in Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Potassium (one serving has 75% of your daily value!) and red/purple cabbage is also very high in Vitamin A.
- Cabbage is the perfect low-carb food: one cup has less then 4 grams of carbohydrates and almost 2 grams of fiber. It would be a great addition to any healthy (or even Paleo) diet.
Crock Pot Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
I decided that this year I was going to stock my basement with squash for the winter. So I did. And I’ve been working my way through using them already…and I’ve determined this: they won’t last long. Why? Because I stinkin’ love squash, that’s why. I’m barreling through these babies like a crazy woman. No squash left behind! No squash left unturned! No squash for you! [Read more…]
Spaghetti Squash Deluxe
I got this cookbook when I was a junior in high school. I bought it from my Home-Ec teacher, Mrs. Cole. It’s full of yummy goodness – but most of it is also full of processed ingredients. However, I’ve become quite good at switching out those processed things for homemade things…and now that I’ve said that, my next dish will probably taste like dog food. [Read more…]
Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash
So, I’m pretty much obsessed with spaghetti squash. It’s fun to fix and it’s fun to eat. My obsession started about two years ago when I made Spaghetti Squash Casserole for the first time – it’s just been a downward spiral since then. It could be worse. It could be a downward spiral with chocolate and peanut butter. Oh – wait a minute. I have that too.
I’ve already showed you guys via video how I normally prepare a spaghetti squash. But, being the crock pot lover that I am, I thought I would be a genius and try it in there – turns out, it’s already been done. Y’all even told me that in the spaghetti squash post. I believe the Bible says, “there is nothing new under the sun…” and dude, the Bible is always right. [Read more…]
75 Real Food Side Dishes
Sometimes it can be hard to come up with good side dishes when you decide to eat more “real” food. All those quick and easy side dishes of your past are nixed. No more Kraft Mac-and-Cheese, no more Pork ‘n Beans, no more Hungry Man instant potatoes. The truth is, real food sides can be so easy…and very quick. Roast any veggie – steam and add butter or chop up a quick salad.
My problem is that sometimes I just get in a rut…broccoli, again? *Sigh* So, I set out to find some real food side dishes. The recipes abound! However, I thought it would be nice if they were all in one spot so they would be easier to find when I was in a hurry…because, while I love meal planning, I don’t always plan side dishes. I just write “side dish.” Creative, huh? [Read more…]
Homemade Seasoned Salt
I remember when I first became aware of MSG…I was engaged to Barry. Yes, I realize I must have lived in a dream world before that. When I was younger, MSG was a joke you made about Chinese food…MSG and dogs. Ha, ha! Okay, don’t get offended, I was only joking.
I really started thinking about it because Barry’s grandmother couldn’t eat anything with MSG in it or she got sick…every time. Sorta made me start to wonder about it – should food need a flavor enhancer like that? Or shouldn’t it just TASTE GOOD to begin with? Me thinks yes. Food should taste good on its own…with salt. Food needs salt. I’m the salt queen.
Cracker Salad
When I was younger, I didn’t like salad. There were lots of things I didn’t like: sour cream, salmon, tilapia, avocado, cream cheese….looking back, I’m not sure what was going on with me then.
Growing up changes your tastes – at least I’m hoping that for some of my family members. *Cough* Anyway, these days I embrace salad. And if you follow me on Instagram you’ll see that I post pictures of my salads often. I’m always looking for a good one – my favorite being Cornbread Salad, but this comes a very close second. I’ll try to do better at posting salad recipes. [Read more…]
Crock Pot Jalapeno Bacon Mashed Cauliflower
There is a new love in my life – Cauliflower. Cauliflower doesn’t leave white starchy spots all over my counter when I chop. We’re getting along quite well, thank you. [Read more…]
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