Simple Saturday

Simple Saturday: Broccoli Pesto Orzo

Sometimes I love making a meal plan and having everything prepared and figured out for the week. And then other times, I love just exploring the fridge, freezer and pantry and creating something new and fun for dinner. It’s sort of a Chopped situation that’s a lot less stressful than the TV show. This recipe came […]

Simple Saturday: Roasted Veg Orzo Salad

Growing up, Sunday lunch was always a big deal. When we came home from church, mom would get to cooking a feast (even in her Sunday best), and my sisters and I would help get dinner on the table. Yes, Sunday lunch was such a big deal that we even called it “dinner” sometimes. Maybe […]

Simple Saturday: Grits

I still can’t believe that some people in the South haven’t tasted grits. If you’re one of those people, then you probably don’t live in North Carolina because we’ve got grits everywhere around here. Whenever I married my husband, we had shrimp and grits at our wedding, and his family had never had grits before. […]

Simple Saturday: A Perfect Winter Salad

Sometimes it can be difficult to motivate yourself to eat a salad this time of year. It’s cold outside, and, I get it, all you want is a big bowl of creamy soup or a casserole piping hot with melted cheese. Also, we’re no longer in the days of sun-ripened tomatoes or a variety of […]