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Easy Succotash

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This easy succotash recipe combines corn, beans, and veggies for a colorful side dish full of fresh flavor that everyone will love. I didn’t grow up eating succotash, but once I tried making it at home, its savory, smoky flavor hooked me. There’s something about this combo of simple, well-spiced ingredients that just works! I love the history of this humble side dish, too. You might associate it with Southern American cooking, but it’s much older than that! Today, this succotash recipe is one of my go-to sides — colorful, hearty, and the perfect way to pack more veggies onto the plate. What Is Succotash? Succotash is a classic dish of corn and lima beans introduced to New England colonists by Native Americans in the 17th century. This dish was inspired by what was known as the “three sisters” crops: corn, beans, and squash. The dish has become essential to Southern cooking, but it’s served all over the country with regional twists. Often, you’ll see tom...
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How to Cook Corn on the Cob (5 Best Ways!)

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Here’s how to cook corn on the cob: my top 5 ways! Try these easy methods to make it boiled, grilled, oven roasted, and more. Summer is all about corn on the cob, and there’s nothing better than sinking your teeth into that first sweet bite. Over here, I’ve mastered the art of cooking corn. After all, we do live in Indiana, which is all about Midwestern corn season! There are various method for how to cook corn on the cob, each with their own pros and cons. Browse these methods below and pick what’s right for you. The perfect grilled corn is my favorite, but I make boiled and oven roasted when I don’t feel like firing up the grill. How Long to Cook Corn on the Cob? Here’s a quick look at the timing, then scroll down for my methods: Boil it for 5 minutes in rapidly boiling water. Grill it shucked, right on the grates for 12 to 15 minutes at medium high heat, or wrapped in foil for 20 to 25 minutes. Roast it in the ove...
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How to Grill Corn on the Cob (3 Best Ways)

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I’m here to share the 3 best methods for grilling corn on the cob. Each technique brings delicious flavor to the table and ensures the corn is cooked perfectly. Grilled corn has always been a summer favorite in my family, and over the years, I’ve tried just about every method to get it right. The goal is always to keep it sweet and juicy, but there’s something special about a hint of char in that first crunchy bite. If you’re not making yours like this: you haven’t lived (yet!). Below, I’m sharing three ways to approach corn on the grill: right on the grate (the fastest and my personal favorite), in foil (the easiest method), and right in the husks (a flavor bomb for those with a little more time). Each way brings something different to the table, but the end result is always the same: something deliciously simple everyone loves!  5 Star Reader Reviews “Buttered and added old bay before cooking…..OMG….. awesome” -Tom “Just what I ...
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Easy Vegetarian Meatballs

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These easy vegetarian meatballs use chickpeas, feta, and fresh herbs for a protein and fiber-packed dinner. Serve them with pasta, pita, or a grain bowl! After eating 100% vegetarian for about a decade, I still eat mostly that way with some fish and chicken thrown in (aka, the Mediterranean diet ). The other day I made the best Greek chicken meatballs recipe and immediately thought: I have to create a vegetarian version! This recipe came out of loads of recipe testing: a delicious, flavor-packed meatball made with chickpeas, feta cheese, and spices that’s so simple to make and baked in the oven. It’s a great vegetarian dinner packed with fiber and protein that you can serve so many ways: my favorites are with marinara sauce or in a bowl with rice, veggies and tzatziki! Why You’ll Love This Recipe I’ve made a lot of meatless meatballs over the years, and here’s why I like these: They actually hold together. Chickpeas and oat...
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