…recipes ~ originals and favorites from friends as well as from here, there and everywhere!
You will want to make some of these scrumptious Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts! Made with canned biscuits filled with Hot Pepper Jelly and All Natural Peanut Butter! Y’all. Just do it.
We love strawberry time! And Krispy Kreme doughnuts, of course. How about an NC cannoli strawberry shortcake? Those signature doughnuts, combined with a creamy cannoli-like filling, sweet berries, plus a pillow of whipped cream drizzled with chocolate? Yes, please!
Krispy Kreme Cannoli Strawberry Shortcakes! ...keep reading »
Published in Carolina Country Magazine May 2020 Creations like this one is why I sometimes feel like the Queen of Throw Cooking! Because that is just how this tasty salad
Pulled Pork & Orzo Italian Salad With roasted garlic ...keep reading »
This light and velvety asparagus casserole will be a favorite with the cheese lovers in your crowd for Easter brunch, or anytime. Other vegetables can be substituted or added, and have fun trying other cheeses too. You can even add in diced ham or bacon. Use this recipe as a base and spiff up to make it your own.
Easter Brunch Asparagus Casserole ...keep reading »
Deviled eggs… with a North Carolina Twist! These recipes inspired by our culture are fun to make and good to eat.
Anytime is Deviled Egg time! ...keep reading »
Spring has us thinking peas and carrots! But not just any peas and carrots. We’re hungry for crispy fritters, with a zesty Greek twist.
Peas and Carrot Fritters… with lemon-dill yogurt tzatziki ...keep reading »
Sometimes, a simple pie is all that’s needed to round out Easter lunch or a spring supper… or just to enjoy all by itself. Like this Spiced Cream Plum Pie. Not a plum fan? You can sub other fruits like summer peaches with the same tasty outcome!
Spiced Plum Cream Pie ...keep reading »
Ready for something traditional with a nontraditional twist? Impress your table of Easter guests with this eye-catching ham salad. Or jazz up your leftover ham and skip the boring ham sandwich!
Baked Honey Ham Salad …with wilted caraway slaw and rye croutons ...keep reading »
You’re going to love this “Love Me Tender” Elvis Banana Bread… made with 4 North Carolina #GotToBeNC Goodies! Throw some together soon!
“Love Me Tender” Elvis Bread… a la North Carolina! ...keep reading »
This recipe is for cabbage lovers. You might not find Koolheads cabbage but you can still make this tasty grilled cabbage with what you find at the store!
Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Cranberry Glaze & Pomegranate ...keep reading »
Fifteen minutes, a few pantry items, and a North Carolina wine are all it takes to make these bite-size treats. They’re almost as easy to make as they are to eat.
Cherry Chocolate Date Nut Truffles ...keep reading »
This simple soup is my favorite when I was just good homemade soup. I prefer chicken in my soup, and just a few veggies. You can make on stove-top, or low and slow in your crock pot too. Nothing is exact here… measurements are just close guesstimates.
Ms. Velma’s Soup ...keep reading »
