Vegetables and Fruits

Vegetable recipes

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan

Cauliflower is a vegetable most of us just walk by in our grocery store. Maybe it is because it is white. Maybe it is because you remember having it as a kid in an bland, over-boiled vegetable medley at school. Well, give it another try. […]

Fried Vegetables – Tempura Style

Fried Vegetables – Tempura Style

I love my fresh, steamed vegetables, but as a good Southern Belle, I love them fried too!! What’s not to love really?! Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 10min; Cook Time – 8-30 min (depends on quantity, about 8 min per batch) Ingredients: […]

Grilled Appetizers – Grilled Peach Crostini

Grilled Appetizers – Grilled Peach Crostini

I’m a big fan of Williams-Sonoma. They have great recipes for cooks of all levels. So, although I don’t like being on many mail lists, I do receive their catalog. It is great because they market their products with many seasonal recipes and Summer is […]

Brussels Sprouts for Kids

Brussels Sprouts for Kids

My 11 year old asked if she could make Brussels sprouts for dinner one night. I was a bit shocked. Not because she wanted to cook, but because she wanted to make Brussels sprouts. Since I encourage my kids to cook (and eat vegetables), I […]

Simple Grilled Peaches

Simple Grilled Peaches

Even though I love peaches, I have never actually had or made grilled peaches. Since I had a few on hand that were not quite ripe and since it’s prime grilling season, I decided to give it a try. It really couldn’t be easier. First, […]

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese

Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese

Until about a year ago, when I heard someone mention beets, I immediately began thinking of pickled beets. For some, that is a good thing. For me, I wanted to break out in hives. I HATE PICKLED BEETS and all that goes along with it!! […]

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Want to eat healthier but not a big green veggie fan? Or maybe you love spinach salad but just want a few new ideas to use spinach. McNack’s to the rescue! Here are some great ideas for using fresh spinach in a lot of ordinary, […]