Ingredient: kosher salt

Shrimp & Grits

Growing up, I loved grits with a sunny side fried egg for breakfast. Something about creamy, salty grits with a runny yolk was the best. Little did I know that there was another combination I’d fall in love with: Shrimp & Grits. Grits for dinner?…

Instant Pot Carnitas

Have you hopped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet? I’ve had mine for awhile now and I’m sold. It’s a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, & steamer among other things. Did I mention you can make the most perfect Carnitas with it? It’s no…

Creamed Corn with Bacon

For the longest, I didn’t really understand why creamed corn was a thing. But then, I opted for the cheesy corn as a side at Jack Stack BBQ in Kansas City & it was so. freaking. delicious. This recipe is my take on cream corn,…

Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb Mashed Potatoes

You guys, parmesan, garlic, & herb mashed potatoes. Yes please. These are so fluffy & flavorful & buttery.. mhmm. This is my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving because they’re simple but have enough fancy flavor (looking at you rosemary) to go with that China you only…

Creamy jalapeño Sauce

You guys, this sauce. I could put it on everything – No joke. Creamy jalapeño is a take on a sauce from one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants, Chuy’s. This is one of those restaurants that I make sure to visit every trip home &…

Lamb Meatballs in Coconut Harissa Curry

Summer Sundays typically start with trips to the farmer’s market. We usually get whatever produce or meat looks good then build the weekly menu off of our haul. On a recent trip we met the folks at Corner Post Meats and were quickly sold on their steaks…