Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Tired of plain old run-of-the-mill baked potatoes? Liven up a dinner with these twice baked sweet potatoes. They can even be made up ahead of time to serve with a holiday meal. …

Sauteed Greens With Peppers

When winter doldrums hit the salad bowl, when lettuce sports sky-high prices, don’t despair: The produce department boasts a wealth of dark leafy greens to perk up your plate, your nutrient intake and your taste buds. Tender greens are rarely …

Garlicky Greens and Beans

Greens are a rich source of folic acid, calcium, iron and other essential nutrients—but that’s not the only reason to enjoy them. In this sublime skillet dish, sautéed greens join white beans and dried tomatoes with garlic and chicken broth …

Southern-Style Green Beans

Although green vegetables cooked crisp-tender is au courant, nothing can beat these old-fashioned, slowly simmered green beans. Try them with Ham with Cider Glaze; add scalloped potatoes, a gelatin salad and soft dinner rolls to the menu. …

Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John, said to have originated with the slaves on Southern plantations, is said to bring good luck if eaten on New Year’s day. Have as part of a New Year’s Day menu of Pork Hock with Braised Greens, …

Toasted Coconut Pound Cake

Be sure to keep a close eye on the coconut to make sure it doesn’t burn — you want to watch for it to turn golden brown. Toasted coconut will add a nutty flavor to the recipe. Serve as the …