This is a southern traditional dish in the south. It is made from corn and is a staple breakfast item. You can serve grits in numerous ways. This recipe makes a lot of grits that can feed a crowd. You can adapt the measurements for smaller portions. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups water (1 cup water for… Continue reading Southern Style Grits
Author: The Southern Rustic
Muesli
This is a quick and healthy breakfast when you are short on time. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c Nuts, Toasted and chopped 1/3 c. oats 2 tbsp dried fruit 1/3 cup warm plant-based milk or water 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 c fresh berries DIRECTIONS: in a large bowl add the toasted nuts, oats, maple syrup, dried… Continue reading Muesli
Pea Pesto With Grilled Baguette
This is one of my favorite appetizers that I serve at holiday parties or special occasions. It is super easy to make and very delicious. My grandmother would make this for me as a snack when I went to her home to visit. INGREDIENTS: 1 (10 oz) bag of peas, thawed 1 clove garlic, grated… Continue reading Pea Pesto With Grilled Baguette
Sugar And Spice Nuts
This is a treat that I keep on hand or in my pantry. It is a staple in our house for when we the snack binges. It is simple to make and very good. It is a healthier option for store-bought nut mixes. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup aquafaba 4 cups nuts of choice ( I use… Continue reading Sugar And Spice Nuts
Patty Melt With Pemento Cheese
This is a burger That I make several times during the summer months. It is simply delicious. It is by no means a " healthy burger". This is a treat for us. You are going to love this burger as it takes burgers to a whole new level. I serve this burger with a side… Continue reading Patty Melt With Pemento Cheese
Tomato Soup With Red Pepper Flakes
This soup is perfect for the cold winter months. It warms you up from the inside out. It is elegant and delicious. You can serve this for date night or whip it up and have it while you're snuggled under a blanket watching Netflix. INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp vegan butter 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2… Continue reading Tomato Soup With Red Pepper Flakes
Tofu Minestrone
This soup packs a lot of flavor, and is very filling. It is one of my favorite tofu soups That I have created. It is simple to make and has very simple ingredients. It requires no more work than a traditional minestrone and it is more healthy for you. It is completely plant-based with the… Continue reading Tofu Minestrone
Hearty Fall Vegetable Soup
INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp Oil of choice ( I use coconut or water) 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 zucchini, diced 1 sweet potato, diced 1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 tsp rosemary, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes salt and pepper to taste (optional) DIRECTIONS: In a large… Continue reading Hearty Fall Vegetable Soup
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Ahhh...... Soup. Warm, filling and simply delicious in all its many forms. You can scoop it into a bowl and sit snuggled on the couch with t.v remote in hand watching some sort of drama or you can dress it up for a date night with the hubby or boyfriend. Soup is so versatile that you… Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Soup
Warm Ginger Tea With Lemon
Ginger..... I love the spiciness of ginger. You can add it to drinks, savory and sweet foods. You can cook and bake with it. It has such a versatile purpose. Not only does it taste good and goes well with a lot of dishes, It also has medicinal purposes. Ginger helps aid in digestive issues such… Continue reading Warm Ginger Tea With Lemon
