Published by Carolina Country Magazine March 2021 Are you a furbaby mom or dad? I am… mama to June Bug, my sweet little blind Speagle. She loves treats, especially this one. These Furbaby Watermelon Colada Coolers are a tasty treat on a warm spring or summer day. Your kitties can have them too… and so… Continue reading Furbaby Watermelon Colada Coolers
Smoky Okra Fries with Cinnamon Honey Drizzle
Fries and a burger, ho hum. Flip a switch on those boring fries by serving okra! Easy to make and best when hot, these smoky okra fries are still tasty at room temperature. Add the sweet and savory honey drizzle over these crispy fries—woo hoo!
Everything Pork Smash Burgers with Toasty Hoop Cheese
Published in Carolina Country Magazine May 2015 Smashburgers! or Smash Burgers? No matter which you way you prefer, they’re everywhere these days… but do you know what that actually means? My definition is a good old ground meat burger, smashed somehow or other, and cooked so that you get a nice, uneven edge from “smashing”… Continue reading Everything Pork Smash Burgers with Toasty Hoop Cheese
Hummingbird Ice Cream Parfaits with toasted pecans and buttercream whip
Published in Carolina Country Magazine May 2021 Such a southern thing, the hummingbird cake. Although its history is shrouded in mystery and conflicting tales of its origins, its key ingredients have remained the same over the years. And it’s just damn good. When doing my research, I found just about every kind of recreation and… Continue reading Hummingbird Ice Cream Parfaits with toasted pecans and buttercream whip
Bacon Cheeseburger Ice Brittle for pups
These homemade dog treats are a cool treat on hot summer days for your fur baby pooches! Make this easy Bacon Cheeseburger Ice Brittle for yours to have on hand for a frosty treat from the freezer.
Kitty Shrimp & “Grits” Bites
These crunchy seafood treats will make your cats happy. Grits aren’t great for them, but when corn is ground into meal, it’s safe for making these little shrimp nuggets. You can sub canned tuna for the shrimp if preferred. My dog loves these, too!
Doggone Good Chicken Salad & Deviled Eggs ~ treats for your furbabies
Well of course any Southern picnic needs chicken salad — and deviled eggs! Including those for your furbabies.
Hot n’Honey Dill Pickled Mustard Seeds
This one might sound a bit odd, but do give them a try. They add a fun little pickled crunch to deviled eggs, sandwiches, meats, salads and dips.
Roasted Veggies & Shrimp Skewers
High temperatures paired with abundant vegetables make for healthy nibbles or a light meal. Roasting brings out the natural sugars in your vegetables that caramelize for a sweet zing. Exact measurements are not needed — make as much as you need for your crew. Dollop with Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing and you’ll never look at vegetables the same way again.
Buttermilk Citrus Green Goddess Dressing (and roasted vegetables & shrimp skewers)
Here’s an old dressing with a bright twist thanks to some citrus alternatives to the standard lemon. Super simple to throw together, it’s free of preservatives and packed with vibrant flavor. Use as a sandwich spread, veggie dip, topping for meat and fish or a pasta sauce — the possibilities are endless!
Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup
Simple syrups are just that — simple to make. But you can use them in so many ways. Visit a local farm, pick some fresh strawberries and prep this syrup. We also subbed local honey for part of the sugar to make our syrup sing with flavor!
A”peel”ing to you… the maddening art of egg peeling!
Don’t let peeling eggs make you crazy! Even though frustrating at times, give this method a try. It works best for me…