Bacon Balsamic Deviled Eggs
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.
Summer Ranch Tomatoes
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.
Overnight Pecan Praline Croissant French Toast
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.
The Perfect Summer Dish – Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Pork Loin & Mango Salsa
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 party. You can add extra […]
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
24 Fabulous Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate National Cocktail Day on March 24
March 24 is National Cocktail Day. To celebrate this fun festive day, I am sharing 24 of my favorite cocktail recipes. I will post a new cocktail recipe here each day, so check back often! Let’s begin with a Pomegranate Martini made with POM Wonderful pomegranate juice. If you love a cosmopolitan cocktail, you will […]
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce
National Potato Chip Day – Caramelized Onion Dip
March 14, 2023 is National Potato Chip Day. Have you noticed how many different flavors of potato chips there are in the grocery? Every flavor from traditional sea salt to black truffle and olive oil, even Nashville Hot Chicken Flavor! I like to think of myself as somewhat of a potato chip connoisseur if only […]
How the French Warm Up in Winter – Braised Pork Ragout with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
Succulent, tender braised pork cooked slowly with mushrooms, pearl onions, herbs and tomatoes. The French know how to warm up a winter evening with Ragout. The name comes from the French ragoûter, meaning: “to revive the taste”. Enjoy this medley of deliciousness with pasta, couscous, polenta or mashed potatoes. One of the best things about […]
Super Bowl Snacks
For some folks Super Bowl snacks are almost as important as the big game and the half time show. I like to make snacks that I can set out for my guests to enjoy, so I can watch the game instead of being tied to the kitchen all afternoon. Here’s some of my favorite “set […]
