Welcome to Good and Good-for-You!
Who wants sad food? No one. Recipes have to taste good!
Here you’ll find a mix of indulgent and healthy recipes — food that I eat and make in my own kitchen (and sometimes on TV.)
As a result of my own wellness journey, I am an enthusiastic cheerleader for others seeking to make lifestyle changes in the interest of feeling healthier and happier, too.
Bon Appétit, Y’all!
Virginia Willis
Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt
Blueberry Benefits and Nutrition Blueberries are the Doris Day of summer fruit – happy-go-lucky, bright bouncing balls of flavor. Blackberries are moody, musky, and complex.
What’s in Season: Asparagus
How to Cook Asparagus, How to Store, How to Trim, and How to Know When It is Done. Spring is starting to kick into high
Easter Dinner: Bourbon Glazed Ham
How did serving ham for Easter become a custom? Mediterranean celebrations, including the Jewish Passover, traditionally call for lamb at spring feasts. However, in northern
The Masters’ Egg Salad Sandwich
Every spring, when I was a little girl my mother would take me to The Masters. I loved our mama-daughter dates. We would walk the
Strawberry Desserts
Strawberries are the most popular berry fruit in the world, and while they are available in grocery stores every week of the year, spring
How to Cook Leeks: Sautéed Leeks and Celery
Yikes! Take a look at that muddy mess of leeks! Soil or grit in food is the culinary equivalent to nails scratching a chalkboard. Yet
Big Game: Shrimp Nachos with Creole Queso
Nachos started as a Mexican snack, have become an American staple — and are absolutely mandatory for The Big Game Day menu. Chips and
Wicked Healthy: Broccoli Cauliflower Slaw
Who says salad means lettuce? A typical “house salad” consisting of crispy lettuce with slices of juicy cucumber and chunks of winey vine-ripe tomatoes can
Easy Peppermint Fudge
The Southern Sweet Tooth is a powerful force. Sugar is more than an ingredient in the South. It falls somewhere between a condiment and
Skillet Suppers: Hoppin’ John and Limpin’ Susan
During a busy week sometimes a “Skillet Supper” is the way to go. Toss some ingredients in the skillet, pop it in the oven, and