Have you ever eaten one of those pizzas where the crust is just so good, so buttery and garlicky with sprinkles of Parmesan cheese. It's that crust where you can forego the pizza and just eat that delectable, flavorful bread alone. Possibly dipped in ranch or marinara sauce. Maybe I'm the only one that loves that tasty crust that much, but the flavors in that crust is what I was going for with this weeks wing flavor for #WingItWednesday - the Buttery Garlic Parmesan Wings. I'm pretty sure I … [Read more...]
Homemade Traditional Lasagna
Lasagna always reminds me of one thing. My Aunt. When I was a kid, every Halloween we would go to my Aunt's house and go trick or treating. During that time, she'd be making her delicious lasagna so after our night of trick-or-treating we would come back and have a delicious plate of lasagna. I don't think I had anyone else's until many years later, and hers is the basis that I compare any to.Now, I know it's well past Halloween, but this is definitely the season for cuddle weather and comfort … [Read more...]
Southern Creamy Cauliflower-Broccoli Bake
My family eats our vegetables in numerous forms. Of course I like a good salad, I love roasted veggies, sauteed, boiled etc. This, however, is a different take on your average broccoli or cauliflower dish.The photos don't do it justice; sorry, I tried! I promise it's delicious though!This dish has some pretty definitive southern roots, and you can find many variations of it online. My family loves it, in these photos I served it with my Deviled Chicken in White Wine Sauce and my Pull-Apart … [Read more...]
Rice Salad – Light and Healthy 2012 Magazine
When I think of salads I automatically think of lettuce, spinach ... maybe even cabbage. Along with that, I think of tomato, carrots, maybe some bell peppers and onions. Sometimes even beans, chicken, even shrimp. I love to mix it up and can never turn down a good, hearty salad.Something that doesn't come to mind when I think of salad is rice. A rice salad? Ahh, yes. It's actually better than you might think, and it pairs well with those lighter dishes, like my baked tilapia and veggie foil … [Read more...]
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Who doesn't love asparagus? It's one of those vegetables that you don't have to do much with. It has a wonderful flavor, and not to mention asparagus spears are gorgeous! It's pretty and tasty enough that you can serve at a formal dining event and will be pleasing to the eye as well as the palate served with a filet mignon or a honey glazed ham, but it's diverse enough to be served with a traditional dinner at home as a side to chicken or steak.I simply love it! Garlic and Parmesan also go hand … [Read more...]
