…i can almost smell salt air!
Here it is, middle of February, and as typical here in North Carolina, we’re having a beautimous day approaching 80 degrees! A few windows have flung open to ‘air out’ […]
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Cooking ~ Recipes
…recipes ~ originals and favorites from friends as well as from here, there and everywhere!
Creamy Fall (or anytime) Clam Chowder
Don’t wait until fall to cook up a pot of this flavorful creamy clam chowder. And be sure to fry up a batch of Sweet Potato Hushpuppies to enjoy alongside it too.
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Country Style Steak Meatballs… “yes, PLEASE!”
No matter how you serve them, you will get raves on this moist and tender Country-Style Steak Meatballs! Spoon over creamy grits or serve alongside mashed potatoes. Tuck inside slider buns or toasted sub rolls for the best sandwiches!
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Wendy’s Spaghetti Sauce… finally on “paper!”
“The BEST spaghetti sauce!” That’s what my family and friends call this… make several gallons at the time to eat anytime! Great to “gift” and especially appreciated “funeral food” when grieving folks have been giving away all the boxes of fried chicken dropped off! Maybe I should rename it to Funeral Spaghetti! Just make some…
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Merry Christmas Eve!
Hi all… well here it is, my first blog post… Wendy is entering blogland! Stay tuned, I have SO much fun stuff to share, from helpful hints to recipes… and
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Parmesan & Green Onion Cornbread Crisps
Want to wow your company next time you serve spaghetti? Then make up a batch of these crispy crunchy Parmesan & Green Onion Cornbread Crisps! Who says you must only serve traditional bread when you can have these instead?
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A southern girl’s PC… Creamy Swiss Pimento Cheese
We all have our personal favorite pimento cheese. I invite you to try mine… with nutty Swiss cheese and the creaminess of whipped cream cheese. I also use North Carolina’s Mt. Olive Pickles Roasted Red Peppers, to keep it local y’all. But if you’re not lucky to have where you live, just substitute!
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ahhh Collard Sandwiches… North Carolina culinary Heritage at its finest!
Collard Sandwiches have a long history here in North Carolina. They are so tasty, feature some of our finest foods… and you will be the belle of the ball when you take to potlucks or serve at your own gatherings. Just MAKE SOME. It doesn’t get much easier. Sit some out and watch ’em disappear
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Part 1: Old Fashioned Coconut Cake… and Caramel Cake from Hell #CakeDisaster
I like a good moist coconut cake… not “love,” but do enjoy on occasion. As is the case all around, there have been some ladies in my community, who, over
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Popcorn & Vintage Candy Bar! Fun for all…
Over 3+ decades of catering, I did many a party of every description… for young and old alike! When my friend Jim called me to throw a surprise 50th
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Who needs pie when you can have Apple Cheddar Biscuit Cobbler instead!
Who needs plain old apple pie when you can lip-smack with this Apple Cheddar Biscuit Cobbler instead?
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A fun way to enjoy an old favorite… Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushrooms!
You won’t go wrong making up a bunch of these Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushrooms for your next gathering. You can bake in small batches in your toaster oven, or do a great big pan for larger crowds in your oven.
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