As a mom who has several mouths to feed in her house, I like making big batches of versatile foods. Turning potatoes into home fries is one of my favorites. Making large batches of home fries means I have a great side dish for any main meal, as well as a ready-made option for breakfasts […]
In a house full of meat eaters, it can be difficult to come up with a quick dinner. But this balsamic chicken thigh recipe is fast and easy enough to throw together in the midst of chaos. In my house everything seems to happen all at once. The dogs are restless, because it won’t stop […]
Growing up on an Arkansas farm, one of the things we raised were broiler chickens. My summers were spent “walking chickens” for our neighbor’s farm and our own farm as we fought the Arkansas heat to keep the birds cool and prevent heat stress. “Walking chickens” is walking slowing through the broiler houses gently stirring […]
One of the best things about having a garden or visiting farmers markets is observing the seasonal flow of fruits of vegetables. Early in the season, the markets are overflowing with green onions, spring peas, bok choy and turnips – lots of turnips. The last time we planted turnips in the garden, we’d eat them […]
Arkansas farmers markets are pitching tents and setting up tables to sell locally-grown produce and plants. Spring is in full swing! A favorite of mine to buy at the farmers market is honey raised by local beekeepers. My son prefers honey to jam on his peanut butter sandwiches, and I love to fold it into […]
One of my favorite meals to make on a lazy weekend morning is a frittata. I call it a frittata. However others may call it a torta or a tortilla. The basic ingredients are eggs, vegetables and potatoes. My take on the frittata eliminates the potatoes but keeps the eggs and veggies as the focal […]
When spring fever hits and warm weather arrives, we Arkansans love to dine outside. Anywhere away from mosquitoes will do — poolside, lakeside, on the screened back porch. Our food lightens up, too, as we enjoy homegrown goodness from the garden. Green peas remind me of spring. A bowl of fresh peas makes an easy, […]
Gardeners all over Arkansas are itching to dig in the dirt and get their summer gardens planted. Peppers are on most home gardener’s list of things to plant. With their beautiful array of bright hues, peppers are worth growing for their beauty alone. They’re also nutrient powerhouses, packed with antioxidants and disease-fighting phytochemicals and among […]
One of the things that Arkansans know is chicken. About 2,500 farms in Arkansas produce chickens, and we are the proud home to the largest poultry producing company in the U.S., Tyson Foods. In the kitchen, chicken is a blank slate with so many delicious ways to cook it. And, what goes better with a […]
As daytime temperatures warm, my slow cooker really gets going. Preparing a big batch of caramelized onions for both immediate use and to have on hand in the freezer will make your meals delicious and easy. The long, slow cooking transforms the strong taste of the onions into one that is both intensely savory and […]