“How to Make Southern Veggie Favorites — Plus the Easiest Tomato Canning Ever!” – Cooking from the Heart: Ep 7

In this heartfelt Southern-style episode, Karen teams up with her longtime friend Charlie to master some of his family’s most beloved dishes. Charlie starts by teaching her the lost art of open-kettle tomato canning, walking her through peeling, boiling, sealing, and storing beautiful red and yellow tomatoes for year-round cooking.

Then they whip up two classic sides: Okra & Tomatoes and Fresh Black-Eyed Peas, both simple, healthy, and packed with Southern charm. Finally, Charlie reveals the secret to truly authentic Creamed Corn—no cream required—and then shows Karen his family’s favorite twist: Creamed Corn with Tomatoes.

It’s nostalgic, delicious, and full of love—real Southern cooking from the heart.