Nana’s Vegetable Soup
The holidays are done and--with the exception of a few crumbs left in a few stray cookie tins--holiday feasting is done, too. And not a moment too soon! I don’t know about you, but right now all I want is actual, unfussy, non-rich, comfortable, regular,...
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

