tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64577733147005524062024-02-24T04:51:16.730-05:00Modern Southern Cook"Modern Southern Cook"Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-58674750101953507622020-04-26T14:14:00.002-04:002020-04-26T14:14:39.076-04:00Lentil Burgers
Last night I cooked a large pot of lentils as part of our family dinner, which means that today, I was left wondering what I could do with all these lentils for the coming week. My typical use for lentils is in chili or soups, however, that is not something that I really wanted on this bright, spring day. Instead, I thought about how I could morph the leftovers into something new that I couldAmee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-9142314899602838942020-04-26T13:14:00.002-04:002020-04-26T13:14:35.271-04:00The Quarantine Cooking Series
Hello everyone! It has been quite a while. Things have been pretty busy around my house with the two kids, but since the quarantine kicked in, we've all been forced to slow down and adapt to a lot of things. I have to admit, my family is enjoying the more relaxed pace and increased time with our nuclear family, but that doesn't mean that we don't miss many of the aspects of our normal life.
One Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-22852659784373343332017-03-10T08:51:00.000-05:002017-03-10T08:51:57.003-05:00Black-eyed Pea Croquettes
So it is well known that I make Black Bean Burgers all the time. I love the versatility of the recipe and the ability to make a week of lunches in about 15 minutes. Today, I found myself with a bowl of leftover black-eyed peas in the fridge and the desire for something new. This recipe is also great because I always have canned black-eyed peas in the pantry since they are one of my Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-63784248435096317532016-08-03T12:58:00.002-04:002016-08-03T16:20:25.681-04:00Easy Beef Short Ribs
Now that I spend my days chasing an adorable 11 month old boy around the house, easy meals are more of a must now than ever. However, easy doesn't have to mean bland or unhealthy. This meal can be made in a large Dutch oven or in your slow cooker. I choose the slow cooker to prevent heating up the house during a hot summer day while allowing me to "set it and forget it." The meat is so Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-53844602044538299732015-07-25T11:18:00.000-04:002015-07-25T11:23:16.467-04:00Jalapeno Cheese Burgers
Several years ago, my husband and I discovered this local restaurant in the downtown area of Winston Salem. Just like the first time I go anywhere to eat, the menu was a little overwhelming, not because there was a huge selection, but because I always wonder what is really good. After going to the restaurant several times, I finally worked up the courage to try something that I had never Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-32938660721005996122015-07-08T14:55:00.003-04:002015-07-08T14:55:59.123-04:00Banana Zucchini Bread with Raisins and Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
It is that time of year again when I am working to develop new and interesting ways to use up all of the vegetables coming from the garden. Last year, I posted "The Best Zucchini Bread" recipe; this is still a great recipe but this one is even better! Since entering my last trimester of pregnancy, I am craving cinnamon raisin bread. This recipe was created to help merge the two flavors Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-5298206733077705142015-06-24T09:08:00.000-04:002015-06-24T09:08:11.779-04:00Baked Zucchini Fries
With it now being summer, we are blessed enough to have a bounty of summer squash and zucchini coming from our garden. While traditional methods, i.e. fried squash, are delicious, sometimes you just want something new and a little healthier to do with your produce. While I have made zucchini bread, cakes, and even fritters, today, I decided to expand on my baked squash recipe and create a crispyAmee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-37469422215284409652015-06-12T09:43:00.002-04:002015-06-12T09:43:26.710-04:00Blueberry Orange Streusel Muffins
As summer time approaches, I am thrilled to be back in the kitchen making breakfast throughout the entire week. To say that I was looking forward to my two month hiatus from work in order to focus on other personal endeavors, such as recipe development, would be an understatement. While I do make time throughout the year to make dinner almost every night, sometimes you just crave some extra Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-18903708069646343592015-02-25T14:16:00.001-05:002015-06-12T09:49:51.934-04:00Snow Day Stew
The cold, gray days of winter have set in for the long haul and are beginning to drain the color from everything around, including our food. Too often, our winter meals become very monochromatic and less appealing than their spring and summertime counterparts simply because of what is in season on the vegetable aisle. I also find that wintertime can often become a repetitive set of meals from Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-30014249291243898662014-12-07T20:45:00.003-05:002014-12-07T20:45:57.993-05:00Easy Oven Pulled Pork
With the weather turning colder, being able to go outside and enjoy the deliciousness of pulled pork on our smoker gets more difficult. The long hours outside keeping watch on the meat, adjusting the settings to account for the colder air, and, frankly, spending all day working on a meal when you really have other things you need to be doing. So what do you do when you want the tender pulled Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-44463204200739353582014-11-12T16:15:00.001-05:002014-11-12T16:15:26.899-05:00Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread
A few weeks back, my husband and I were at a group tailgate for our alma mater. It was a cold day and the first snowfall of the season was happening. In order to stay warm, we were all huddled together enjoying our favorite cold weather foods. One of the ladies we were with brought a slow cooker full of chili beans and a dish of broccoli cornbread. "Broccoli cornbread?" I was astonished. I had Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-31948484645062905122014-10-14T19:17:00.002-04:002014-10-14T19:17:50.407-04:00The Absolute Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
One day last week, after a long, hectic day, my husband calls me right before I am heading home from work. He had just found out that his department was having an afternoon gathering the next day and was expected to bring a dessert. When he asked me if I could throw something together, I of course said yes, but in the back of my mind I was panicked. I was tired! I had no time to go to the Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-59369880331152339792014-09-20T08:02:00.002-04:002014-09-20T08:02:36.497-04:00Jalapeno Lime Rice
It is well documented that I love vegetables and I love taking advantage of the bounty harvested from my garden. This year, my husband and I decided to plant hot pepper plants. Throughout the last two months, we have been harvesting a handful of peppers everyday. While this is a blessing, it is also a curse. How, you ask? Well, imagine an entire refrigerator crisper drawer filled with jalapeno Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-20123167966992097632014-08-17T15:26:00.001-04:002014-08-17T15:31:09.018-04:00Monkey Treats
As a general grocery item in our house, bananas are always on hand. Usually we can eat them all before they ripen too much, but last week, we were left with three bananas that needed to be made into something before they went too far. I did not want to make banana bread, so I decided to figure out something new for these sweet, but very ripe, bananas. This recipe was developed to satisfy my Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-4816780319821353212014-08-10T15:27:00.005-04:002014-08-10T15:27:58.024-04:00Summer Squash and Zucchini Bake
The abundance of zucchini and summer squash in our garden is still overwhelming. This is the longest we have ever had plants to continue to produce; we are blessed this year. However, this also means that I have to find new ways to use the vegetables in order to avoid burnout. While I love our traditional methods, this recipe allowed me to focus on the natural flavors of the squash in a Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-33505021554073666572014-07-14T14:03:00.000-04:002014-07-14T14:03:40.171-04:00Zucchini Chips
The zucchini recipe trend is continuing. I am working to find more and more inventive ways to use this wonderful vegetable. When I am making "fried" zucchini, I normally use my Southern Summer Squash recipe, simply swapping the zucchini in for the yellow squash, for a delicious un-fried zucchini. While this is wonderful and easy, I wanted to branch out a little more last week and find a newAmee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-13470347157429083112014-07-08T14:41:00.002-04:002014-07-08T14:47:43.912-04:00The Best Zucchini Bread
Our garden is in full production mode right now. The peppers, tomatoes, corn, and squash are abundant. As we began gathering from our bounty this year, the first vegetables to ripen were the zucchini, and, just like always, when they start coming in, they come in! We only grow 2 plants because they always produce so abundantly. Everyday, we are getting 2-3 mature zucchini from the plants. For 2 Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-42398750544094449292014-07-02T15:58:00.000-04:002014-07-02T15:58:34.074-04:00Southwestern Beans
With the Fourth of July just a few days away, we are all preparing for family gatherings and backyard barbecues to celebrate our independence. While we all expect something delicious to be coming from the grill, getting creative with the side items is always fun.
Here in the South, baked beans are a standard at any backyard gathering. The sweet, sticky, and bacon covered beans are fantastic. Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-84196964938809612352014-06-17T18:34:00.001-04:002014-06-17T18:34:33.311-04:00Perfect Grilling Marinade
Part of perfect grilling is in the preparation. The coals of the charcoal grill have to be at the perfect temperature and properly stacked to maintain heat throughout the entire cooking time. Your timing has to be on point. You don't want your side dish coming off the grill when the main course is still only partially cooked. However, sometimes, even with perfect planning, the meat comes out dryAmee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-62203402635813040292014-05-26T14:20:00.000-04:002014-05-27T16:37:42.145-04:00Confetti Salsa
I absolutely LOVE fresh vegetables. When the spring air becomes reminiscent of early summer days, all I can think about is enjoying the harvest. This salsa was a creation of my desire for something light, refreshing, and crisp. The lime juice adds a Caribbean flavor to the dish while the colors are so festive that they scream confetti. I make this salsa every weekend and keep it in the Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-37598926964461395752014-05-20T20:14:00.001-04:002014-05-20T20:14:21.975-04:00Baked Apple Sauce Donuts with Maple Glaze
On Sunday evening, I was in the mood for something sweet and delicious. As I searched through the cabinets, nothing really seemed to catch my interest. Then, I remembered I had applesauce in the refrigerator and maple flavoring in the cabinet; the perfect solution was to create an applesauce donut with all of the flavors and spice of the old fashioned applesauce cake my grandmother made Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-86792427096518910922014-05-13T18:07:00.001-04:002014-05-13T18:08:23.316-04:00Chipotle Grilled Chicken Wings
It seems like when the days get longer and the sun gets warmer, the grill is the place to be. Why heat up your house cooking for hours when the grill can do all the work while you enjoy the great outdoors. These chicken wings are perfect for parties, tailgating, or just for a night on the couch watching the big game. The utilization of chipotle powder adds a nice warmth to the wings without Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-81735402140494382312014-04-29T16:46:00.000-04:002014-04-29T16:46:09.347-04:00Picnic Beans
As summer approaches, picnic and cookout season begins to crank into full swing. Here in the South, no matter if you are grilling chicken, burgers, or even having a pig-picking, a large pot of sweet baked beans is a must. This weekend, I wanted to create a variation on the classic baked bean and create a simple, slow-cooked version that was less sweet and more savory. These beans turned out Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-36452389824044693062014-04-12T07:16:00.000-04:002014-04-12T07:16:12.240-04:00Cream Cheese Lemon Pound Cake
With Spring in the air, everything is starting to come to life. During this time of year, the farm fresh products are beginning to be available. We are lucky enough to have farm fresh eggs available to us at various times during the year. The only issue is that some weeks you end up with an overabundance and have to figure out something to do with them. This week's solution was a glorious Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457773314700552406.post-38073474292669592122014-03-30T08:22:00.002-04:002014-03-30T08:22:21.427-04:00Apple Nut Oatmeal Muffins
So several people have asked me since I began the Modern Southern Cook for a muffin recipe that reduces the oil and fat without bananas. Of course. the reasonable substitute is apple sauce. This recipe uses apple sauce both as a substitute for oil as well as a flavoring ingredient. The addition of oats also adds a great texture to the muffin. For an added benefit, while these tender, delicious Amee Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08030948206160908805noreply@blogger.com0