Lemony Smashed Potatoes (and some very good Greek Chicken)
So, entire meals cooked on sheet pans are all the rage right now. This method has *me* written all over it, given my longtime interest in personally washing as few dishes as possible. (My mom is an excellent cook and cooked us a full dinner every night....
Shrimp and Grits
I can’t remember the restaurant where I first ate shrimp and grits, but I do remember the dish itself: the shrimp were in a light, spicy, tomato-based gravy with smoked ham.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
I am conflicted about the end of summer. I love summertime, but I am just plain tired of being hot. I am also tired of salad. And cantaloupe. I don’t even want another daiquiri any time soon. On the other hand, it’s not even a month into the school year...
Cure Anything Chicken Noodle and Turmeric Soup
This is easily one of my very favorite soups. As tasty as this simple soup is, you should know that it’s also a miracle. If y’all ever find me half-dead on the floor, will someone please make this and pour it in me? No matter what is wrong with you–even if it’s just a bad attitude–you will feel better after eating this soup
Spicy Cornbread Salad
This recipe may have been my favorite find this year. (And, Lordy! That’s saying something!) I have made it several times. I have forced my friends to make it, I have made my kids eat some of it, and I have tricked a pal into taking it to a work luncheon where it...

