I do love an Appletini – the ones made with Calvados and sparkling apple juice, NOT made out of bottled cocktail mix. Here’s my favorite Appletini cocktail recipe:
Every southern cook has her/his own favorite recipe for Deviled Eggs. My favorite is Bacon Balsamic Deviled Eggs. Read my recipe below for a tip about how to make your Deviled Eggs sit up straight on the plate – without having to use a Deviled Egg plate.
The perfect recipe to use your fresh tomatoes out of your summer garden. Use only fresh garden tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes to allow the tomato flavor to shine in this recipe. This tomato salad can be made a day ahead of time. Fresh flavors of herbs and lemon too.
I love to use jams and preserves in my cocktails which enhances the fruity taste and gives the cocktail a little added sweetness.
I remember my mom made the prettiest potato salad…all dressed up with quartered boiled eggs, halved cherry tomatoes, cornichons and dill freshly picked from her herb garden. What was her secret to fabulous potato salad? She added capers! Enjoy my potato salad recipe from my Southern Spoonful recipe column in
Pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, nutmeg and cinnamon – as it bakes, this lovely French Toast will make your kitchen smell like the best bakery in town. Your family and guests will love it! My recipe is from my recipe column, Southern Spoonful, in the Roanoker Magazine.
This is one of my favorite summer recipes. Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Pork Loin & Mango Salsa is easy and quick to prepare and is full of fabulous summer flavors. You can grill the pork or roast it in the oven. It is perfect for a casual dinner
It’s strawberry season! Celebrate with strawberry cocktails! Let’s start with a Strawberry Fields fizz made with Grey Goose Essences Strawberry and Lemongrass:
Pretzel Blossoms are so much fun to make. Children will love helping to make these colorful Easter treats.
Aguas Frescas – translated in English meaning “fresh waters” – are refreshing non-alcoholic drinks often made with fresh fruit. They are popular in Mexico and in the southwest United States. One of my favorites is Watermelon Lime Aguas Frescas. A fabulous way to stay hydrated during the summer.
Grab some bubbly and join me while I show you around. I can’t wait to share my love of southern food, cocktails and champagne with you.
