This appetizer recipe for Goat Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is easy, creamy, tangy, crunchy, and goes great with a nice glass of wine. It’s the perfect thing to enjoy before plowing into Thanksgiving meal preparations. Why Goat Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes? Every Thanksgiving, I serve an appetizer of Goat Cheese with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Garlic and …
This recipe for Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pine Nuts, Sage, and Browned Butter is the perfect comfort food for a cozy autumn evening. The first time I had this dish, it was made by Chef Nick Pelegrino, of Mangia, Nashville. Mangia Nashville is a Nashville Treasure Mangia Nashville is one of my favorite restaurants, …
Easier Than Pie Homemade Peach Cobbler has its charms, and one of them is that it’s so easy, it’s almost like magic! In The Tradition of “Magic Pies” In fact, this recipe is very much in the tradition of those impossibly easy “Magic Pies” some of our moms used to make when we were kids. …
My Bambi Burgers (that’s right – burgers that are made of ground venison) are so good that I would put them up against any other ground beef hamburger you’ve ever had. Now this is not a claim to make lightly. I realize that. I realize you may need a little convincing. And I can do …
This recipe for Grilled Ribs with Bodacious Barbecue Sauce comes just in time for your Labor Day Grilling pleasure. There’s Nothing Like Southern Barbecued Ribs! Whether I’m having company over for a holiday, or just doing a smaller family cookout, I’m a total rib fan. My mom, however, never grilled ribs when I was …
This easy recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Bread has all the beautiful smells of the fall baking season! As the days grow shorter, and the nights grow colder, there’s just something about fall weather that calls us back to the flavors that speak “comfort” to our souls. Year after year, my daughter begs me to make …
In this post, not only will I tell you how to make fried okra that is addictive as buttered popcorn, my goal is to hopefully blow your mind, as well. Whether that’s through the “Fun Facts About Okra”, or through my husband’s beautiful photography, or through the incredibly easy and delicious recipe, itself – I …
Watermelon Mojito Wedges are perfect for the lazy days of summer. When you need an easy, refreshing accompaniment to whatever you’re planning on grilling, Watermelon Mojito Wedges are JUST the thing. Once you’ve had one taste, it’s really, really hard to stop! And, since they’re low in calories, there’s no need to stop! What Are …
My easy recipe for how to make Peach Pie won me the Blue Ribbon TWO TIMES at my friend Billy’s birthday parties. One of those parties featured an Andy Griffith themed/Aint Bea’s Pie Contest. All Billy’s guests enjoyed that pie contest so much, that he ran ANOTHER pie contest, the following year. My peach …
Here it is National Ice Cream Day, and I’ve got the perfect way to celebrate: Homemade Bourbon Peach Ice Cream with Buttered Pecans! Oh, YUM! Even if you end up celebrating a day or two late, it’s the thought that counts, right? Because, Bourbon – and, peaches. Well, and buttered, salted pecans. And homemade ice …
Easy Herbed Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry is an easy weeknight dinner, that’s perfect for dinner in a hurry with the family. It’s so elegant, it’s sure to impress any guests who happen to be dropping by, unexpectedly. All you really need is a box of puffed pastry in your freezer, and some gorgeous homegrown/Farmer’s …
This recipe for Blueberry Barbecue Sauce is absolutely delicious, and perfect to use with grilled ribs, and just so you know, the post itself was sponsored by Smithfield, and Collective Bias. Why I Used Smithfield Ribs First of all, I used them because they sponsored this post. But, as you probably know by now, I am …
Incredibly juicy, spicy, chicken with a Latin flair: Peruvian Chicken has smoked paprika, cumin, bright citrus, and a cilantro-jalapeño Green Sauce. Pretty sure this is my favorite chicken recipe on this entire website! Delicious!!! And easy enough for a weeknight meal. What’s so Great About a Chicken from Peru? The things that make Peruvian Chicken …
Sloppy Indian Joe Sandwich? What’s that? I received an envelope containing February’s shipment of spices from Raw Spice Bar, to do a review of their product, but all opinions are strictly my own. Anybody remember the character Injun Joe, from Mark Twain’s famous novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? …
Heirloom Tomato Appetizer with Bacon, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil is my most favorite summer appetizer of all time! No kidding. It not only has not only has bacon and fresh mozzarella, it also has a delightfully tangy vinaigrette drizzled over top that truly makes this an unforgettable appetizer! And did I mention the fried bread? …