Dinners

Charcuterie for the holidays

  • Posted on: 21 November 2020
  • By: jessica
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The holidays look a lot different this year. Instead of loading up and piling into the car to go visit loved ones, many of us find ourselves at home either solo or with a partner. If the thought of making an entire holiday meal for one, or if you’re so not the cook in the family, why not try a holiday charcuterie board? These boards bring in all the festivities without any of the fuss. Below I’ve listed some of my favorite boards. I hope they inspire you and get you in the holiday spirit. Halloween Charcuterie All Recipes Thanksgiving charcuterie board from Passion for Savings Christmas tree...

Old-fashioned southern angel biscuits

  • Posted on: 12 November 2020
  • By: jessica
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Angel biscuits are a very special family tradition on my dad’s side. Or, at least they were while she was living. She never did anything without a long, crisp-white Virginia Slim hanging out the side of her mouth- and making biscuits was no exception. I don’t recall exactly how old I was, but I remember looking up at her as she worked the dough by hand. Starting by swirling the buttermilk into the yeast, then slowing incorporating it into the flour and shortening. Since she was just shy of 5 feet tall, I reckon I must’ve been under 10 years old. She was always laughing. It was my favorite...

Green Bean Casserole

  • Posted on: 8 November 2020
  • By: jessica
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Green bean casserole was something I took for granted every thanksgiving both of my grandmothers had this staple on the family table. In recent years, I’ve seen it replaced with fresh green beans topped with bacon and slivered almonds, green beans with potato & ham, green beans topped with cheese, or- and this might shock you- some folks leave it off their holiday menu entirely! The audacity! Well, I’m a big fan of the traditional, old fashioned version. And since the 2020 COVID-19 is pandemic, a lot more of us are depending on pantry staples to keep us fed in between less frequent trips...

Southern corn casserole....it ain't corn pudding!

  • Posted on: 13 December 2019
  • By: jessica
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I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Mandy of Off the Beaten Shelf , guest post for me today! Her wit and southern accent are impossible to miss in this piece as she shares a southern family recipe that I can attest to being absolutely delicious! Enjoy! You should’ve seen the look on my mother’s face when I told her I was running off to Ohio to marry a boy from the Midwest. Or rather, since we’re from the South, she knew him better as “a damn Yankee.” For months after I moved from Birmingham, Alabama, to Columbus, Ohio, my mother would pepper me with questions about my new home. “Are you...

Grandmama's Southern Cornbread Dressing

  • Posted on: 20 November 2019
  • By: jessica
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Y'all asked for it, so here it is! This recipe is so near and dear to my heart. I remember traveling to the Delta in Mississippi for Thanksgiving and being greeted with so many hugs while the house was flooded with the smell of sage and turkey in the oven. Every rich, moist bite of this southern cornbread dressing takes me back to those precious moments. This year is the first year without my grandfather. I loved to call him every year when it was time to make the dressing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. "I'm making Grandmama's dressing!" I would tell him with immense pride. "oh, you are now...

Vegetarian Ramen

  • Posted on: 2 October 2019
  • By: jessica
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The recipe you've all been waiting for!!! Nah, but a few of you asked for it, so here it is! A friend told me a while back about how magical the combination of smoked paprika, miso, and smoked salt is when it comes to replacing the meat flavor in vegetarian recipes. So since ramen is traditionally made with smoked pork belly, I spent a lot of time figuring out how to replicate that flavor while still keeping this recipe plant-based. I think it turned out pretty darn good! My absolute favorite topping for this is Magic City Ferments kimchee. Its bright, crunchy, with just the right level of...

Vegan Southern Cornbread Dressing

  • Posted on: 18 November 2018
  • By: jessica
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When I was a little girl I would visit my grandmother in Rena Lara, Mississippi. She was always in the kitchen, cookin' this, bakin' that. And bless your heart if you ask her for a recipe. Try as she may, she doesn't know how much of this or that she added. Her cooking style was all about intuition and I've realized that's totally where I got it from! Today, I got in the kitchen and did my best to recreate her southern cornbread dressing, but with a twist- I made it vegan! I know, I know. That's a carnal sin in the South. But, I always feel better when I eat less meat heavy meals, and I love...

3 Plant forward cookbooks to buy for the healthy eater in your life (hello, Christmas gifts)!

  • Posted on: 12 November 2018
  • By: jessica
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You have that one friend (or family member) that's always telling you about the delicous healthy food they made the other night. They flood your Instagram feed with photos of green smoothies and sweet potatoes baked five ways. They know all about the nutritious benefits of adding more veggies into their diet and share creative ways to do just that all the time. OK... let's be honest... this friend is YOU! You came here to read the cookbook suggestions so you could send them to your friends and family *hint, hint, here's what I want for Christmas*. Good! Let's talk cookbooks! Mississippi Vegan...

5 Food topics to discuss instead of politics this Thanksgiving

  • Posted on: 20 November 2016
  • By: jessica
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Terrified of the confrontations from relatives regarding politics this year? People on all sides are dealing with high levels of stress from this election year. We thought we would give you some interesting food topics to keep the political stressers at bay. 1. The History Grandma's Favorite Recipe Does your grandmother have a recipe she makes each year for the holidays? This year is a great time to ask her all about this tradition. When was the first time she remembers making it? Did her mother make it too? Have the ingredients changed over the years? 2. Pecan. How is it pronounced? This is...

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