Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza

yield: 8 servings prep time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours to chill cook time: 14 minutes Different variations of fruit pizza or, as some people call it, dessert pizza, can be found at brunches and special events (especially showers!) in the South. The version I used to...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

yield: 12 bars (1 per serving) prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 16 minutes Southerners have long enjoyed peanuts; colonists in Virginia enjoyed savory peanut soup made with hand-ground peanuts. When peanut butter came along, dessert recipes using it proliferated—think...

Keto Cheesecake with Pecan Almond Crust

Keto Cheesecake with Pecan Almond Crust

yield: 16 servings prep time: 20 minutes, plus 8 hours to chill cook time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Cheesecake is not a Southern dessert, but it is beloved by many Southerners, including my husband. Because it is his favorite dessert and often serves as his birthday cake,...

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

yield: 4 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 20 minutes Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern side dish. They have a tart flavor and are so addictive—the more you eat, the more you want! • 3 medium-sized green tomatoes • High-quality oil for frying • ½ cup...

Blistered Okra

Blistered Okra

yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 10 minutes Okra is a popular Southern vegetable that is often coated with flour and fried. Here’s a different way to cook it that is quicker and tastier! Blistering is a high-heat cooking technique that gives...

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes I have fond childhood memories of snapping beans on the porch with my grandma and mom. At the time, though, I had no idea how special those moments were. For that reason, I had to include a recipe...

Bacon Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Bacon Roasted Cabbage Steaks

yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 20 minutes This delicious side dish is simple enough for a weeknight and fancy enough to serve to guests. • 1 medium head green or red cabbage, or a combination • 2 tablespoons avocado oil • 4 slices bacon, chopped •...

Garlic Butter Roasted Radishes

Garlic Butter Roasted Radishes

yield: 4 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 25 minutes When cooked this way, radishes remind me of the little potatoes my papa used to grow in his garden. The taste isn’t exactly like a potato, but the texture is right, and when you pair the radishes with...

Parmesan Asparagus

Parmesan Asparagus

yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 30 minutes Asparagus is a vegetable that I frequently order at restaurants, but really, I prefer my way of making it at home. This is a great side dish to pair with the Reverse Sear Garlic Rosemary Rib-Eye Steaks...

Easy Caulimash

Easy Caulimash

yield: 4 servings prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 10 minutes Here’s a super easy keto substitute for mashed potatoes. A food processor or high-powered blender isn’t absolutely necessary, but it makes a difference in the texture. Follow this recipe for smooth and...

Sausage Cornbread Dressing

Sausage Cornbread Dressing

yield: 8 servings prep time: 20 minutes (not including time to make cornbread) cook time: 30 minutes There’s so much to say about this dish! I’ll start with the fact that I call it dressing instead of stuffing. I know, I know; there’s much debate on that! Where I’m...

Turnip Fries with Dipping Sauce

Turnip Fries with Dipping Sauce

yield: 6 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 30 minutes I don’t know why took me so long to discover turnips as a fit for our ketogenic lifestyle! Sometimes we really miss french fries, and these are a great substitute. Though they don’t quite duplicate the...

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