Savannah Blake

Savannah Blake

Grilled Elote with Cotija

Grilled Elote with Cotija

Grilled elote with cotija is Mexican street corn at its simplest, with charred ears of sweet corn spread with mayonnaise, rolled in crumbled cotija cheese, dusted with chili powder, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime. The corn grills…

Homemade Cabbage Vegetable Soup

Homemade Cabbage Vegetable Soup

Homemade cabbage vegetable soup simmers chunky cabbage, carrots, onion, celery, tomatoes, and garlic in a savory broth until everything turns tender, and it makes a big, budget friendly pot for lunches and dinners. Everything goes into one pot with no…

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Lemon parmesan roasted asparagus is the kind of side dish that turns a plain weeknight dinner into something worth slowing down for, with tender green spears, browned tips, salty cheese, and a bright squeeze of citrus in every bite. This…

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown sugar glazed carrots are the sweet, buttery side dish that makes even the pickiest eaters reach for seconds, with tender coins coated in a glossy, caramel flavored glaze that clings to every piece and a hint of cinnamon. The…

Oven Roasted Cabbage Ribbons

Oven Roasted Cabbage Ribbons

Oven roasted cabbage ribbons turn a humble head of cabbage into a deeply browned, sweet and savory side dish, with caramelized edges, silky centers, and just enough seasoning to let the vegetable shine. You only need a sheet pan, a…

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Southern fried green tomatoes are tangy slices of firm, unripe fruit wrapped in a golden cornmeal crust, fried until crunchy outside and tender inside, and they make a classic side dish for summer meals. A short soak in salted water…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry rhubarb crisp pairs tart pink stalks with sweet berries under a buttery oat topping, baked until the fruit bubbles and the crumbs turn golden, and it is a spring dessert worth waiting all year to make. The filling needs…

Lemon Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Lemon Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Lemon garlic sauteed spinach is a fast, bright green side dish that wilts in minutes, picks up golden garlic in warm olive oil, and finishes with a squeeze of lemon for a clean, lively flavor. A pound of fresh leaves…

Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash

Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash

Parmesan baked yellow squash is a simple summer side dish of tender rounds topped with a golden, crunchy blanket of cheese and panko, baked until the edges brown and the centers turn soft and sweet. It takes about ten minutes…

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

Old fashioned apple crisp is the dessert you reach for when apples pile up on the counter, with tender cinnamon spiced slices under a buttery oat topping that bakes into a crunchy, golden crust. The filling and topping each come…