Cilantro Lime Rice
Heat a dutch oven, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add shallots and sauté on low heat 1 – 2 minutes. Add uncooked rice and stir to coat 1-2 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt, bring to a boil while sitrring. Reduce …
SIDE DISHES
Potato Gratin
“Are you making the good potatoes tonight?” Meaning, this luxurious potato gratin. There’s a reason these are so delicious: heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Great for serving a crowd, or made in individual ramekins for one or two! Preheat oven to 350 …
CRISPY FRIED OKRA
INGREDIENTS Choose smaller okra pod; the larger ones tend to be tough. Cut off the stems and slice the okra, leaving any pods smaller than 1″ whole. Place the okra in a bowl and drizzle with the buttermilk. Gently stir just until lightly coated. Combine …
Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
New Year’s Day at our house, the televisions are booming with sports announcers, referee whistles and an occasional loud cheer or shout from the living room, as we watch college football ALL DAY LONG. Friends come and go, stopping by to get their taste of …
