sweet potato pie

Sweet Potato Pie

Recipe for Sweet Pototo Pie, a true Southern tradition. It may look a lot like pumpkin pie, but it's completely different. It's a bit denser and has a great depth of flavor. The cinnamon compliments the sweet potato filling but doesn't overpower it. I pair this pie with a cinnamon whipped cream - which is probably not very Southern, but a little heavy whipping cream makes everything taste better.
jalapeno and corn casserole

Jalapeno & Corn Casserole

Recipe for a jalapeno & corn casserole is so easy and good. The cream cheese and evaporated milk adds creaminess and the jalapenos and green chiles add just enough kick to the dish. It's the perfect side dish for game day or other get togethers such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. You can make the jalapeno and corn casserole in advance and bake it the day of. It will definitely be a crowd pleaser.
asian chicken porridge

Chicken Porridge

Recipe for a Vietnamese style Chicken Porridge (chao ga). It's an Asian style porridge (also known as chao, jook or congee), a rice based meal and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's one of those dishes that hits the spot when your sick. It's like the Asian version of chicken soup. It's light, easy to eat, served warm and so comforting and satisfying on a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather. The porridge is infused with aromatic ginger and served with a mixture of shredded chicken, thinly sliced onions, coarsely chopped mint and Vietnamese dipping sauce (fish sauce/nuoc mam). It's one of our favorite dishes during the fall and winter months and we usually make a large pot to enjoy for a few meals.