Solve your side dish search with an easy, cheesy spud
The main course at family dinners may be the main event, but that doesn’t mean you should have to settle for bland, boring sides. Fret not – there is a better way to pair favorite proteins with tasty potatoes.
Sites and Bites: Never forget: Red Lobster gave us Cheddar Bay Biscuits
It’s always a sad day when a longtime restaurant closes, especially one that gave us a genuinely good menu item that became part of American culture.
Mediterranean chickpea salad to eat again and again
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I have to say, it was hard to come back to Mississippi after the vacation my husband and I went on last week.
Butter Together: Should we call this a sloppy Phil?
I really wish I liked sloppy joes.
The idea of browning up a pound or two of ground beef and adding a can of sauce and having dinner ready is undeniably appealing.
Manage hectic mornings with quick, healthy breakfasts
Getting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside.
The Food Factor: California Chicken Pasta Salad
We don’t live in California, but nonetheless, I think you will enjoy this refreshing and healthy chicken pasta recipe.
Butter Together: ‘Goldilocks’ chicken so just right, there won’t be any leftovers
I cooked this meal a few nights ago. Instead of eating any of it, Zack got a fast food burger.
The Food Factor: Frozen banana splits
Craving a banana split? This makeover recipe includes delicious and nutritious whole fruits and is easy and quick to make.
Supercharge summer fun with a sweet, simple salsa
After a full day at the park or swimming pool, summer fun calls for some refueling.
Aim for healthier hydration with a habit-building beverage
Begin building tiny, healthier practices into routines you already have to help make it easier to establish habits you can stick to.
Late night baking and lemon blueberry muffins
There’s nothing sweeter than late-night baking.
Sites & Bites: Summer survival tool: the Crock-Pot!
As much as we’d like to be able to enjoy hearty bowls of chili, gumbo, taco soup and beef stew year-round, it’s just too hot to survive the heat that fills the kitchen when we’re cooking and stirring these dishes.
Butter Together: Strawberry shortcuts
My friend Elizabeth’s mom used to drop off lunch for her every now and then during the school day.
Go meatless on Mondays to carry family nutrition into fall
Getting back into a routine during the fall can be a struggle. Consider a schedule that dedicates more nights to long-term wellness with easy, nutritious recipes.
Getting a taste of burgers without manning the grill
It’s summertime, and you’re at a party. You hear children splashing in a pool in the backyard. You see candy-colored cups and plates spread out on a buffet table.
As youth sports kick off, watch for signs of heat illness
The first of August is usually one of the hottest stretches of the year in Mississippi – not the best timing for the many high school and college athletes who begin practices and camps during that time.
Chefs face off at arts council Forks and Corks fundraiser
On Saturday night, six chefs faced off at State Theatre during the Starkville Area Arts Council’s annual fundraiser, Forks and Corks. And with all the food offerings and a ‘90s theme, it was “all that and a bag of chips.”
Sites & Bites: Recipes I almost didn’t try
I have no shame about sharing this: I often peruse social media sites when looking for recipes that: A. I haven’t yet tried and B. Don’t bore me with the same ‘ol ingredients.
A savory summer dessert perfect for sharing
Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savory favorites that don’t call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen.
Simple recipes that make school days a cinch
Resisting the weeknight urge to call for takeout or order delivery starts with an approachable at-home menu with recipes you can prep in an instant.
