Myth of the One-Pot Meal

The winter solstice officially introduces the length of nights and shortness of days.  Translation: cold nights, cold days.  The one pot meal -a fusion of flavors, proteins, vegetables and herbs- is the simplest, quickest approach to warming up the self or family for winter.

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Southern Soul Revival: Two Simple Salads

>When I am cooking a dinner, I like to start my prep with a salad. That way, I have a light dish to steal bites from while I work on preparing everything else.

Shred the cabbage with a grater, toss it with the apple cider vinegar, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wash the carrots thoroughly and shop fine. Toss them in the bowl with the olive oil salt and pepper. Once the cabbage has pickled slightly (at least 40 minutes before serving), combine it in a bowl with the carrots and toss. Serve.

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