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 […]
Hummingbird Ice Cream Parfaits with toasted pecans and buttercream whip ...keep reading »
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.
Bacon Cheeseburger Ice Brittle for pups ...keep reading »
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!
Kitty Shrimp & “Grits” Bites ...keep reading »
Well of course any Southern picnic needs chicken salad — and deviled eggs! Including those for your furbabies.
Doggone Good Chicken Salad & Deviled Eggs ~ treats for your furbabies ...keep reading »
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.
Hot n’Honey Dill Pickled Mustard Seeds ...keep reading »
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.
Roasted Veggies & Shrimp Skewers ...keep reading »
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!
Buttermilk Citrus Green Goddess Dressing (and roasted vegetables & shrimp skewers) ...keep reading »
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 honey for this sweet syrup.
Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup ...keep reading »
Don’t let peeling eggs make you crazy! Even though frustrating at times, give this method a try. It works best for me…
A”peel”ing to you… the maddening art of egg peeling! ...keep reading »
Summer’s almost gone and here comes fall. Still too hot for heavy autumn dishes… this fresh salad with rotisserie chicken and crispy apples is just right!
Apple Chicken Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing ...keep reading »
I don’t know about you, but I don’t recall ever meeting a deviled egg I didn’t like, like these Reuben Deviled Eggs. I’m not particularly fond of the white part…
Dilled Reuben Deviled Eggs ...keep reading »
It’s hard to beat a good ole hot dog. And the best are topped with simple homemade chili, fittin for dogs and burgers. All the way please… chili, mustard and chopped onions! And a dollop of slaw doesn’t hurt either.
Church Hot Dog Chili ...keep reading »
