My family is very health conscience. My husband’s family likes the greasy southern food. Fried chicken, collard greens kind of things. How can I come up with a menu that makes everyone happy? Without me being in the kitchen forever.
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How about a little something for everyone?
A scrumptious salad? Bean salads? I do not know just what makes up Southern cuisine besides grits n stuff so forgive my ignorance. But methinks pork innards are not something you should be dealing with!
A good old barbeque with ribs n sauce. Let them have their greasy meats, you stick to what pleases you. Let the guys bond over the fire, they love to do that stuff. Let your man give you some clues, and perhaps offer to do this part.
Potatoes in any way shape or form but fried.
Is fresh corn available yet? With so much summer goodness available, celebrate the season with good summer foods that are seasonal.
Remember, carrying a grandbaby can get you a LOT of brownie points! You might be able to even serve them a healthy meal if you remind them that you are concerned about what you eat considering your “condition”.
To be honest, in the summer, how can one NOT just live off the best fresh produce around?
As for a desert, something that will go over big like a big old barrel of ice cream and sauce or fruit or pie or something special that his momma or poppa is extra fond of?
Good luck!
Here’s a southern recipe that’s low in fat that will please everyone.
Blackeyed Peas and Ham:
1- 16oz. pkg. frozen blackeyed peas
1 onion, chopped
1 smoked ham steak, bone in or boneless, sliced and chopped
Seasonings such as: salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves, cajun seasoning, soul seasoning, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes
Place a few cups water in a large saucepan or stockpot and bring to the boil. Add in chopped onion and chopped ham. When water is boiling add in bag of frozen blackeyed peas and stir. Now add in all of your seasonings to taste. I happen to use all of the seasonings above but choose which you think you will like. Turn heat down to low and simmer covered for about one hour or until the peas are cooked through and soft but not mushy. Make sure not to boil this or they will be mushy. Serve over white or brown rice with chopped tomato and green onions on the side, hot sauce, cornbread, greens made without bacon grease, macaroni and cheese, and other veggies you like. It is a good southern meal that has something to please everyone in it.