Soups, Salads and Sides

Friday Four 111017: Pumpkin Cornbread
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pumpkin Cornbread 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin 1 Cup Light Buttermilk 1 TB Honey 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites 1 1/2 Cups Cornmeal 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 TB Baking Powder 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda 1/2 Tsp Allspice 3/4 Tsp...

Friday Four 110317: Mexican Style Chicken Veggie SOUP
Perfect for a chilly November weekend night, this chicken and veggie soup is bright with flavor from spices and gooey from melted cheese.

Spicy Tuesday – Flavorful Black Bean and Turkey Chili – Coriander
This is warm and comforting for a chilly Halloween evening. Make it early in the day and it will be full of flavor to serve up to your favorite ghouls and goblins! Adding spices like cumin, coriander and oregano makes this chili unique and different. Although...

Spicy Tuesday – Fall Salad with Pumpkin Dressing – Thyme
It’s Fall y’all! Time to enjoy the seasonal fruits and veggies rolling into the market! We looked through the market and found the most beautiful greens, including baby kale, baby romaine and arugula. We tossed in some gorgeous red grapes and lower sugar dried...

Spicy Tuesday – Spinach Salad with Chutney Curry Dressing and Sweet Potato Croutons – Garam Masala
Here’s a fall riff on a traditional spinach salad. Fun ingredients along with tangy chutney are celebrated in this salad. Sweet potato croutons make everyone happy – more veggies and less bread. A crunchy delicious change! This recipe uses garam masala in the salad...

Happy Pumpkin Month! Five Amazing and Healthy Things that You Can Do with Pumpkin on ATL & CO
Everyone makes Pumpkin Pie; here are some new and fun ways to use pumpkin that I showed fun host Christine Pullara on NBC 11 ALIVE's Atlanta & CO this morning! Click below to watch the video!...

Spicy Tuesday – Seven Layer Quinoa Apple Salad – Allspice
Everyone loves layered salads – pretty presentations for a potluck, party, or dinner. We enjoy them too. But most are loaded with calories and fat! Once you whip this recipe up, you’ll find a new favorite for your family and friends. Filled with the flavors of fall,...

Friday Four 092217: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew 2 (15 oz) Cans Chickpeas, rinsed and drained About 2 ½ Lbs Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 Large Carrots, chopped 1 Large Red Onion, chopped 1 Cup Red Lentils 4 Cups Veg Stock 2 TB Tomato Paste 1 TB...

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Red Rice – Oregano
Funny to say – but true! If you can boil rice you can make this flavorful, colorful and delicious side dish, inspired by bright cuisines of the Mediterranean. Tomatoes and peppers are an important part of warm weather foods, and this recipe includes both. The garlic...

Happy National Cheeseburger Day on Atlanta & Company
Cooking up Three Spectacular Sides! We are celebrating an iconic food of the United States today – The cheeseburger! Everyone loves a cheeseburger! Its time to celebrate with a big juicy burger and three spectacular sides. Gotta have an order of fries - Here’s how to...

Friday Four 090817: South of France Tomato Salad
No. 1 : Quick Recipe South of France Tomato Salad 4 Large Ripe Red Tomatoes, Cored and Sliced 1 Bunch Basil, Leaves Removed from the stems 4 OZ Crumbled Goat Cheese 1 TB Red Wine Vinegar 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I like California Olive Ranch) 1 Tsp Herbes de...

Spicy Tuesday – Red Rice End of Summer Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Mushrooms – Thyme
Do the variety of different rice types and blends entice you with their beautiful colors and descriptions? They certainly do us! We have been using lots of different rice to make hot, warm and cool rice dishes this summer – full of gorgeous color and delicious flavors.

Spicy Tuesday – Fresh Mint Fruit Salad – Mint
Before the end of Summer, we can't resist passing on one more peach recipe.... If you live in the South, chances are that when someone says mint – you think iced tea. Its ubiquitous down here, paired with tea so sweet that when you drink it, your teeth hurt from the...

Spicy Tuesday – Potato Potato Potato Salad – Oregano
We just can’t resist sharing this recipe during the “cookout” days of summer. An easy way to enjoy potato salad without all the heavy gooey mayo! Plus this one adds the goodness of sweet potatoes, too. So you’re getting the benefit of more than just the plain old...

Take OUT at Home Easy Asian Peanut Sauce on ATL & CO Today!
Hello School Year – Hello Busy Fall! Its easy to run by your favorite Asian restaurant and pick up food – but you can make it at home easier, inexpensively and much better for you. Christine and I will whip up a couple of fun and easy recipes that everyone can enjoy –...

Spicy Tuesday 080817 – Fresh Berry Salad with Orange Dressing – Basil
Fresh Berries are still filling the stores with fragrance and variety. They are the inspiration behind this colorful and easy salad with a pop of citrus flavor. If you ‘d like to make it a meal, use some of the orange dressing to marinate a couple of chicken breasts....

Spicy Tuesday 080117 – NOT Your Average Greek Salad – Oregano
Summer is salad season. Its the time of the year when we try to serve up a cool dinner with as little effort as possible. This recipe uses the stovetop to crisp up croutons, (with a secret ingredient), or you can pop them in the oven – but that’s the only heat...

Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Peach Soup – Mint
Wow - Its summer time and the living is HOT! Here’s a chilled soup that is cool and lightly sweet and fragrant with in-season peaches and the pop of mint. Easy to make, this soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. Not only is it fun as a soup for the...

TWO Spectacular Summer Salads Its hot and steamy summer, and its hard to get excited about turning on the oven – here are two EASY and delicious salads that you can serve up for dinner on their own, or as a super side to the grill. So Cara and I whipped up...

Spicy Tuesday – Super Foods Brussels Sprouts Slaw – Parsley
Sure, Parsley makes a good garnish. We’ve all seen the little sprig adorning the side of the plate, but did you know how good PARSLEY is for you? Parsley is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. When consumed regularly, it can combat the onset of many disorders....