Yellow potatoes already have a beautiful, vibrant color, which makes them super easy to present as an elegant meal. Add a few, carefully chosen seasonings and cook them to perfection as demonstrated in this recipe and you’ll have yourself a dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious. The results of this recipe are […]

Sweet potatoes (or sweet yams) were one of the staples in my household growing up. They were commonly boiled but occasionally, we would roast the potatoes by burying them in hot ashes that gathered from the firewood embers. Those ash-roasted potatoes are some of the most delicious potatoes I have ever eaten. Their texture, taste, […]

Spinach makes a great side to many dishes. I think it pairs most perfectly with meats, be they baked, stewed, or grilled. While you can simply sauté spinach in butter and onions and enjoy it, adding heavy cream to it takes the dish to a new level of deliciousness. That’s what I explain in this […]

Beans are popular for several reasons: (1) they are so versatile and can be served with a ton of other dishes. (2) a great source of plant-based proteins and other essential nutrients. (3) They are absolutely filling. (4) They are easy to make! Some people may disagree with me on this last point but as […]

Spaghetti squash is one of those vegetables that many people simply walk by in the grocery store because they just don’t know what to do with it. That shouldn’t be the case though because this vegetable is packed with all the good stuff. Spaghetti squash is low in calories, high in fiber, vitamins B and […]