Brussels Sprout Salad
This is a festive salad for all of the winter holidays or dinners. Salad -1 lb brussels sprouts, shredded -1/2 c pomegranate seeds -1 green apple, sliced -1/2 c walnuts…
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This is a hearty yet healthy stew. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the stew in the morning removing from heat before stirring in the spinach. Then I refrigerate…
Perfect Polenta
It took me years to perfect polenta. Time and time I ended up with lumpy polenta. The way I cook it now ensures that it is not lumpy, and the…
Green Bean Artichoke Casserole
Here in New Orleans, this is a common dish on holiday tables. I’ve lightened mine up a bit from the traditional version by reducing the amounts of oil, cheese and…
Beef, Kale and Plantains with Chimichurri Sauce
This dish is inspired by the South American elements of plantain and chimichurri. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the beef and kale mixture and chimichurri in the morning, refrigerate…
Green Chile Chicken Casserole
This is super easy to throw together, and a crowd pleaser. This takes 15 minutes (or less) to assemble as long as you’ve pre-cooked your chicken. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Corn Spoonbread
This is a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It’s a great side dish for BBQ, Mexican food, or many meat main dishes. When I’m in the mood for something…
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I drop everything in the slow cooker in the morning, turn off when done, and reheat prior to serving. -1 onion, diced -1 red pepper, diced…
