Homestyle Baked Goods + Southern Favorites
The beginning of May always triggers sunny vibes in the kitchen! We enjoy fresh spring veggies, cool temperature foods for dinner, and lots of fresh fruit for dessert! Due to Cinco de Mayo, avocados are especially affordable over the next few weeks here in Virginia …
Tuscan Potato Soup is a Vegetarian Copycat of Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Full of rich, hearty cream and broth with potatoes and fresh kale. Great balance of spice and flavor.
Mojo Marinated Jackfruit + lightly sweetened veggie ham + pickles, mustard and Swiss cheese come together for a delicious veggie take on this classic sandwich! Recipe is vegan (if dairy-free cheese is used).
The best vegetarian southern-style white gravy. Perfect for biscuits, potatoes, and dipping. Peppery and slightly spicy. This recipe makes approximately 2.5 cups of gravy.
Easy vegetable soup made with vegetable juice. Hearty, filling, healthy and completely customizable. Written vegan but can be adapted for meat eaters, too. Recipe for slow-cooker on low (8-10 hours).
Brown butter sage sauce is a delicious combination of sweet, nutty, and savory– perfect over squash-filled pastas or roasted vegetables. Quick and easy for any night of the week.
This ciabatta bread club is one of my favorite sandwiches! It can be served fresh while it’s still slightly warm or can be served cold. A good club sandwich is all about the layering—stack everything right and it will stay beautiful; throw things on there …
A good Philly is hard to beat. One of my favorite restaurants in Blacksburg (Annie’s) served a delicious Philly with chopped steak, onions, peppers and topped with lettuce, onion and mayo/mustard. I know that’s not “traditional” but it was excellent and a very fond memory …
Every year near Christmas, my grandmother gifts me a huge box of grapefruit and oranges she bought to support the local high school Future Farmers of America. I love any and all citrus fruits and Grandma Ree knows this–so she buys a very large box …
This homemade version of Lean Cuisine’s Butternut Squash Ravioli has everything a layered or stuffed vegetable pasta should: cheesy, hearty filling with a lightly sweetened cream sauce. Makes 12 to 14 roll ups.