How to String Beans, How to Snap Beans How to String Beans We love string beans. Along with broccoli, string beans are the number one vegetable at my house – every single one of the kids love them. Which means I’ve come up with about a thousand ways to fix them. I’ve boiled them, … [Read more…]
How to Cook Corn on the Cob, How long to Cook Corn, How do you Cook Corn on the Cob? How to Cook Corn on the Cob Fresh sweet corn is one of the glories of a Southern summer, yet like many very simple foods, it can go wrong in a lot of ways. It’s … [Read more…]
Pico de Gallo, Salsa Fresca – Fresh Salsa This is one of my all time, most favorite recipes. Its super simple, loaded with the best fresh vegetables, is a snap to throw together and is absolutely delicious. Best of all, my children love it, especially my oldest, for whom I developed this particular version. Now, … [Read more…]
Corn Casserole I absolutely adore this recipe – it calls back such memories of my childhood. While my own mother or grandmother didn’t make it, it seems like everybody’s ELSE’s granny or meemaw did – and I think I saw this at every potluck and church supper or civic club even I attended. I normally … [Read more…]
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole 4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Preheat oven … [Read more…]