If you think I’m gonna make a green bean casserole that isn’t bomb AF and worthy of being on my blog, you’ve got me f’d up. For years, I avoided any kind of green bean casserole because it’s notoriously made with canned soup. No shade, but yuck. Then I realized,…
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“Miso-Honey” Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts
I’m giggling at the title of this recipe, don’t mind me. Anyway, if you want to amp up your brussel game, try these miso-honey brown butter brussel sprouts. Salty umami-packed miso paste is melted down with brown butter, thin slices of garlic and shallot, and whisked with sweet honey. Such…
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Southern-Style Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
I’ve been eating southern-style collard greens for as long as I can remember. My grandmother on my dad’s side (may she rest), used to whip them up special for me pretty much any time I wanted them. And I wanted them a lot. Both of my grandma’s killed it in…
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Hello! Greetings and such :) Before I get into this recipe, I wanted to share with you all some exciting news. I'll be on the Dr. Oz show January, 19th (today)! They're doing a little segment on food bloggers, weight management, and all that jazz..and I was honored to be…
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White Wine Braised Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries
These are the brussel sprouts for those who hate brussel sprouts, or think they hate brussel sprouts. My dad absolutely hates brussel sprouts, and he destroyed these. My mom shook her head and raved, "I eat brussels all the time, but those are the best I've ever had. Makes no…
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Clean Eating: Quick & Easy Sauteed Tuscan Kale
Kale is another one of those "super amazing superfoods" that helped me shed the pounds this year. You can really customize this quick and easy recipe to your personal needs. Here is one of my favorite ways to cook this bitter green down to deliciousness. I'm cheating by using pre-washed…
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Quick and Easy Asparagus
Spinach, broccoli, hericot verts, kale, brussels, and asparagus are our most frequently eaten green vegetables in this house. I realize I haven't posted any vegetable recipes, and there's a reason for that -- I honestly thought no one cared lol. I treat veggies with respect most times, and keep them…
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Sexy Sausage and Vegetable Pasta
Girl, where have you been? It's been forever and a day! I've missed you, I've missed cooking, and I've missed blogging. Let me fill you in on life real quick...














