Virginia Willis

2 months ago | macon.com | Virginia Willis

This meatloaf and gravy is meaty, rich and intensely satisfying. Made with ground bison, mushrooms and chunky vegetable gravy, it checks all the good and good-for-you boxes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics bisonis lower in fat, contains less cholesterol and has fewer calories than beef. It's also higher in protein, B vitamins and omega-3s, and yet it tastes very similar to beef. Bisonare farm-raised, and the meat does not taste gamey.

2 months ago | miamiherald.com | Virginia Willis

This meatloaf and gravy is meaty, rich and intensely satisfying. Made with ground bison, mushrooms and chunky vegetable gravy, it checks all the good and good-for-you boxes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics bisonis lower in fat, contains less cholesterol and has fewer calories than beef. It’s also higher in protein, B vitamins and omega-3s, and yet it tastes very similar to beef. Bisonare farm-raised, and the meat does not taste gamey.

2 months ago | timesfreepress.com | Virginia Willis

This recipe for Mama's Seafood Gumbo has been a part of my life since childhood. It is one of the original recipes in my first cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories From Three Generations of Southern Cooking" (Ten Speed, 2008). I've recently revised and updated the cookbook, adding new recipes and reducing calories in many of the heritage recipes, but this family standby has remained unchanged.

Jan 8, 2025 | macon.com | Virginia Willis

Pears are sometimes overshadowed in mid-winter by apples, but their nuanced flavor and fragrance are accentuated through cooking methods such as baking and poaching. Fruit desserts are often baked goods such as pies, cobblers and cakes that involve making pastry or batter. However, fruit desserts can be as effortless as cooked fruit with simple garnishes, as with this recipe featuring roasted pears.

Jan 6, 2025 | simplyrecipes.com | Virginia Willis

The Instant Pot is a useful and efficient electric pressure cooker. Its quirky name implies immediate satisfaction. A satisfying dish that would normally take an hour or more to cook can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. Chicken is a perfect choice for busy weeknight family meals. It remains flavorful and tender even in a pressure cooker.