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At Not Entirely Average you will find many southern recipes with a few Yankee ones thrown in for good measure. Old time methods for dishes like this cream cheese bundt cake that have been being cooked and baked in the Lowcountry for nearly three centuries.

I also share recipes from mom & pop luncheonettes still operating, the best chicken salad and egg salad sandwiches among the gems of my recipe collection.

Cooked spaghetti with creamy, peppered sauce and caramelized onions in a cast iron skillet on a woven mat, spices nearby.

Side Dishes

Sweet Caramelized Onions with Sherry

Sliced beef tenderloin roast garnished with rosemary and cranberries on a wooden surface. Served with

Beef

Easy Christmas Dinner Beef Tenderloin Roast

A baked shepherd's pie topped with golden, melted cheese sits on a wooden table, garnished with fresh herbs.

Side Dishes

Easy Gratin Dauphinois (Potatoes au Gratin)

Three strips of candied bacon wrapped in brown parchment paper with a dark background.

Appetizers

Easy Oven-Baked Candied Bacon

A plate holds stacked squares of layered apple pastry, each topped with white icing.

Pies

Sheet‑Pan Apple Pie (Apple Slab Pie for a Crowd)

A baked stuffed pumpkin with its top off, filled with melted cheese and herbs, surrounded by pumpkin slices and red berries.

Side Dishes

Baked Stuffed Sugar Pumpkin with Gruyère & Sourdough

Fried green tomatoes on a white plate with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce.

Appetizers

Crispy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

A slice of tomato and cheese pie with basil on top sits on a white plate next to a gold fork.

Southern Classics

Tomato Pie with Pimento Cheese

A glass of coffee cocktail with a frothy top and sugared rim sits on a reflective surface; blurred lights and ornaments in background.

Recipes

Seasonal Sips and Savory Snacks to Try Now

A close-up of roasted baby potatoes garnished with fresh herbs. The potatoes are golden brown and crispy, with flecks of green seasoning visible. Some sprigs of thyme are scattered among the potatoes, adding a touch of freshness to the dish.

Recipes

Spuds Gone Wild in the Kitchen Tonight

A baked tart with a golden crust, orange filling, topped with chopped pecans and garnished with a fresh sage leaf.

Best Of

28 Recipes with a Splash of Bourbon

A plate of wide pasta noodles mixed with beef pieces and mushrooms, topped with parsley.

Recipes

Hands-Off Slow Cooker Meals That Do All the Work

Grilled steak sliced on a wooden board with a knife, fresh herbs, black pepper, and a small bowl of sauce.

Beef

How to Grill Steak Perfectly Every Time {Indoors & Out}

Sautéed beet greens topped with golden raisins, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto, and toasted croutons on a patterned plate with a fork.

Side Dishes

S​​​​autéed Beet Greens with Crispy Prosciutto & Croutons

Waffle ice cream sandwiches topped with assorted sprinkles and toppings are arranged in a metal tray.

Cookies

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches (Make-Ahead & Freezer-Ready)

A platter with sliced tomatoes, peaches, lettuce, basil leaves, mozzarella balls topped with balsamic glaze, and a gold serving spoon on the side.

Soups & Salads

Fresh Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad with Burrata

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