One
of my great passions is cooking. A second is visiting the Southern United
States. I have made many trips to
the southeastern states and my true love is eating my way from state to state. Southern cooking has an amazing array
of flavors and ingredients that make it a true foodie comfort cuisine bonanza.
As
much as I love the food of the south, my waistline has suffered because of this
love affair. Now there is a
solution to my problem in the form of a cookbook. Author, Virginia Willis has outdone herself with her
cookbook “Lighten up, Y’all; Classic Southern Recipes made Healthy and
Wholesome.”
Willis
has taken traditional southern comfort food recipes and remade them with healthier
ingredients. Yet, she has not
sacrificed the essence or flavors of the dishes.
One
favorite of mine is her recipe for baked broccoli macaroni and cheese. There is nothing like creamy pasta to
comfort the soul. Lighter fat cheeses and whole-wheat noodles make this dish a
healthier choice without sacrificing the taste. Another recipe of Willis’s that I enjoyed was the Peach Basil
Chicken. The entrée is such a
sweet and savory dish, and an innovative way to enjoy chicken. I am excited to try all the recipes in
Willis’s book and heartily recommend it to anyone who enjoys the foods of the
South and the comfort obtained from their wholesome hospitality. I received my wonderful copy of "Lighten up Ya'll" from Blogging for Books.com!
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