Mujadara is a classic Arabic recipe featuring cooked lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions, fresh herbs and a side of yogurt. It’s a delicious vegetarian main dish that we thought could use a new High South kick using fresh Swiss Chard, Green Onions, and a myriad herbs from the Appleseed’s Teaching Garden in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

In an attempt to help my friend Jason Suel make dinner from items in his pantry and fridge, we devised a recipe that with the help of fresh Kale, garlic, and onions from the Appleseeds Teaching Garden is not only easy to make, but also delicious. I perused Jason’s options via facetime, I recognized several items from his pantry that included dry penne pasta, olive oil, vegetable broth, and roasted almonds; in addition to a leftover lemon and a bit of crumbled feta cheese. that I knew could add some brightness and depth to the evolving recipe.

Sexy, soft, pillowy, and utterly delicious - NAAN is one of my favorite simple foods; a wonderful component to authentic Indian fare, but also a great accompaniment to any soups, stews, or saucy dish. We also love naan as the bread for “fold over” sandwiches or wraps…and it’s also incredibly delicious as a “pita like” tool for diving into dips, spreads, and hummus.

I abhorred baked potatoes when I was a kid growing up in Missouri; my parents leaving me at the dinner table until I had eaten every last brown skinned, starchy bite. They quite literally made me gag, especially cold and flabby after everyone had left the table. At some point, I discovered the secret of embellishing the root vegetable with an obscene amount of butter, sour cream, with salt and pepper. Suddenly, they became one of my favorites…and are still to this day