
Run For The Roses Country Ham Meatballs in Maple Bourbon Gravy (and a “Wendy Discount!” too.)
- Wendy Perry
- May 4, 2022


Porky-Licious Country Ham Tacos with Strawberry Pineapple Pico
With the arrival of fresh local strawberries all around us now, it’s time to celebrate! Celebrate all the fresh produce coming our way with our country ham tacos at your Cinco de Mayo gatherings!

Frothy Brazilian Lemonade
Traditional Brazilian Lemonade is made with limes (limes are more plentiful there). As delicious as that is, I’ve added lemon with the lime for an extra robust citrus flavor. Skip the seltzer if you like but we’re fond of the additional froth. This also makes a nice mixer for adult cocktails.

Open Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu over savory French toast
Cordon Bleu is such a crowd pleaser but can be a bit intimidating for some. Make my sheet pan recipe in short order for something to be enjoyed by most everyone (the young ones, too). Nice for supper or a holiday brunch gathering!

Tex-Mex TacoBellas over Ranch Salad
Make a quick trip through your grocer’s deli and produce departments along with their salad bar to grab what you need to throw together these Tex-Mex TacoBellas served over a

Surf n’ Turf Asian Stir Fry
Make a quick trip through your grocer’s deli and salad bar to grab what you need to throw together this Surf n’Turf Stir Fry! I’m always coming up with ideas

Toasty Focaccia Italian Antipasto Melts “au jus”
Just a quick trip to your grocer’s deli and salad bar and you’ll be ready to throw together these tasty toasty supper sandwiches! A family and crowd pleaser.

Chunky Monkey MoonPie® Ice Cream Cake
Now you know you want some of this Chunky Monkey MoonPie® Ice Cream Cake, eh? Well them make one. Fun Food! That’s what MoonPies are. I am lucky


Crispy Ranch Garlic Toast ~ K & W Copycat
Who doesn’t love garlic bread? Especially with my Cafeteria Baked Spaghetti! This creamy spread can be kept in the fridge for a while for making crispy garlic ranch toast anytime.

Creamy Sweetpotato & Oat Milk Breakfast Shake (and a sweet ‘tater culinary adventure!)
February is National Sweetpotato Month! Join me in celebrating, starting with a creamy healthy tasty breakfast shake.
Did you know North Carolina grows more sweetpotatoes than any other state? That’s right, two-thirds of American grown sweetpotatoes are from good ole North Carolina dirt. Our own dirt candy!

Sweetpotato! Did you know it’s one word? It’s scientific…
One Word? That’s right… SweetPotato is how you spell it! Since 1989… read all about it…

Menia’s Chocolate Pie with Dill Pickles
My mama was no cook. Of the handful of dishes she did cook, this was her version of chocolate pie. And when she made chocolate pie, we always had dill pickles with it. Crazy as that sounds, the pairing works, so give it a try!