Of all the annual herbs to plant, Basil Is Summer's Loudest Member of the Garden and a delicious one at that. PIN Basil, Summer's Loudest member Of The Garden Quality counts when there are few ingredients in a recipe. EVERYTHING, every flavor is discernable. Théa Premium Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil features only Koroneiki...
Valentine Shortbread Cookie Stacks
These pint-sized heart-shaped pillows of 'love' are PERFECT for a teacher's gift, to assemble for a bake sale, or gift to YOUR sweet Valentine! PIN Valentine Shortbread Cookie Stacks Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I'm baking up stacks of sweet shortbread cookies, flavored with 'chocolate dust.' So read on, and enjoy my Valentine...
My Only Zucchini Bread Recipe And My First Taste of Charleston
My only zucchini bread recipe from then until now was also my very 'first' taste of Charleston, South Carolina. PIN my Zucchini Bread recipe! Copper cookware is my weakness. These copper measurers are chief among my prized kitchen items. Kitchen necessaries, click the image for pricing. This is THE recipe for a perfect-every-time zucchini bread....
Russian Crème Custard
Russian Crème Custard is the luscious and grin-coaxing Casanova of the dessert tray. PIN Russian Crème Custard I’m kind of feeling like love is precipitously brimming, my Russian Crème Custard freshly made and the smell of fresh raspberries filling my kitchen. Valentine’s Day arrives soon enough, and I have planned a small gathering convened...
Favorite Quick 'n' Easy Crispy Pork Cutlets Parmigiana
In my world of easy dinner prep, it doesn't get any more straightforward than Favorite Quick 'n' Easy Crispy Pork Cutlets Parmigiana. PIN Award Winning Crispy Pork Cutlets Parmigiana What I know to set this method apart from some others is a quick all over oven crisp-up after skillet frying the panko-crusted cutlets. Achieving the...
3 Ingredient Charleston Flash Pickles
Barbecue is SERIOUS BUSINESS in the South, and especially esteemed here in Charleston, South Carolina. 3 Ingredient Charleston Flash Pickles compliment Charleston 'cue with their mildly sweet, partially sour flavor. PIN 3 Ingredient Charleston Flash Pickles For Additional Pickling Inspiration, Check Out My Recipes For Cinnamon and Spice Pickled Onions Quick Sweet Pickled Summer Vegetable...
3 Ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Turnovers
3 Ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Turnovers are perfect for Valentine's Day or any day you fancy something not only sweet, but downright indulgent. With only 3 ingredients and a little bit of creativity, other desserts will pale in comparison! PIN 3 Ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Turnovers DO YOU ADORE RASPBERRY DESSERTS THE WAY I DO? FIND INSPIRATION!...
Raspberry & Rhubarb Swiss Roll
Sweet and creamy with 'minimal squish' while being sliced, Raspberry & Rhubarb Swiss Roll is Spring's breath of fresh air recipe. This recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens PIN Raspberry & Rhubarb Swiss Roll Do you adore raspberry desserts the way I do? Find inspiration! Russian Crème Custard 3 Ingredient Chocolate Raspberry Turnovers Salted...
Creamy Italian Hoagie Dip
Creamy Italian Hoagie Dip is that game day snack that'll satisfy the whole crowd and is equal to a touchdown! PIN Creamy Italian Hoagie Dip More dip and appetizer inspiration! Coosaw Island Creamy Cold Crab Dip A Marvelous And Crowd Pleasing Smoky Black Eyed Pea Hummus Dip Tasty Roasted Garlic Dip The Zany Good Finger...
Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle
Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle is quintessentially the dessert among desserts with a southern soul. PIN Easy Layered Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Trifle If you enjoy a smooth and creamy banana pudding, you may also enjoy these creamy desserts! Easy 15 Minute Peanut Butter And Chocolate Cream Pie Chocolate Pie Jam Topped Miniature...
Cinnamon and Spice Pickled Onions
If you’ve never pickled at home before, onions are a wonderful place to start. PIN Cinnamon and Spice Pickled Onions Enjoy Cinnamon and Spice Pickled Onions in sooooo many ways! atop Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches served in the salad atop Chicken Milanese with "everything barbecue" including my Oven Baked Deep South Barbecue Ribs in...
Muffin Tin Mini Quiches
Muffin Tin Mini Quiches are fabulous crowd pleasers, as the ingredient combination is limited only to your imagination. PIN Muffin Tin Mini Quiches These Muffin Tin Mini Quiches started for me decades ago. I was to spend a day snowshoeing in central Massachusetts with friends and the instructions were to "dress warm, and pack a...
Creamy Plantation Potato and Ham Soup
Try this elevated method for Creamy Plantation Potato and Ham Soup with the addition of smoky charred ham and the use of a homemade ham stock as the base. Wasn't sure what you were going to do with that leftover ham bone after Christmas? I've got an idea... PIN Creamy Plantation Potato and Ham Soup...
How To Make Homemade Ham Stock
Twice each year, I offer a ham for a holiday gathering, Easter and again at Christmas. Twice each year, I am left with a mighty ham bone once the ham has been picked clean. PIN How To Make Homemade Ham Stock Use this Homemade Ham Stock to make Creamy Plantation Potato and Ham Soup Want...
Sweet Southern Buttermilk Cornbread
If you are looking for one more meaningful but EASY recipe to prepare for your table for holiday guests, consider my Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread recipe. PIN Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread If you like Sweet Southern Buttermilk Cornbread, then you are sure to enjoy My Only Zucchini Bread Recipe And My First Taste of Charleston Buttermilk Apple...
Chicken Arthur Avenue
Chicken Arthur Avenue is authentic Italian cuisine, attainable in the home kitchen. Yes, even if you are NOT a cook... PIN Chicken Arthur Avenue This recipe is in tribute to the late great chef, Richard Hanson. Chicken Arthur Avenue is one of those comforting dishes that once you master, it will NEVER leave your recipe...
Southern Pecan Cheddar Wafers
Baking up these snappy and guest-worthy Southern Pecan Cheddar Wafers will make YOU as suddenly southern as they made me! PIN Southern Pecan Cheddar Wafers In addition to Pecan Tassies and Southern Tea Cakes making up my Christmas cookies gifting tins, I include Southern Pecan Cheddar Wafers. If you've ever heard of or eaten a...
A Cajun Piñata
This sweet and refreshing Tequila cocktail will have you relaxed and feeling 'quite festive' in no time at all. Shake them by the glass, or mix a pitcher and refrigerate so it's available for the pour, you know...when it becomes necessary! PIN A Cajun Piñata While not an authentic Cajun cocktail, this tequila and agave...
Classic Muscadine Cocktail Meatballs
Classic Muscadine Cocktail Meatballs, made with homemade or frozen meatballs, chili sauce and Muscadine or Scuppernong grape jelly, are classic 'South' and always a crowd favorite for any gathering. No, NOT unsophisticated. Expected. Yep, crockpot meatballs. Trust me, Southerners lend class to everything, even if it is only a four-ingredient tailgate meatball. PIN Classic Muscadine...
Southern Tea Cakes
This recipe for Southern Tea Cakes is a very old recipe, handed down from one generation to another. Its origins, a remarkably deep history with the African American community. This recipe and today's post is in memory of Miss Ada. Thank you for the gift of your recipe and the Blessing of your friendship. PIN...
