…recipes ~ originals and favorites from friends as well as from here, there and everywhere!
It surely is hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving is on our doorstep! There always seems to be some of that bird leftover… and many enjoy eating it with leftover […]
Blueberry BBQ Sauce …for that tired turkey! ...keep reading »
Visit your local farmers’ markets to find some fresh NC apples to make this crispy crunchy Candy Apple Slaw! So good alongside pork dishes, especially at pig pickins!
Candy Apple Slaw… fall in a bowl! ...keep reading »
Your crowd will love this simple honey roasted chicken… seasoned with a hint of rosemary and sprinkled with the toasty goodness of sesame seeds.
Honey Kissed Rosemary Sesame Chicken ...keep reading »
In recent years, a revival of the vintage Atlantic Beach Pie has occurred. I created my version of the recipe by using a combination of citrus juices (not just one), a little zest, and snuck in a surprise layer of NC peaches. Enjoy!
Peach on the Atlantic Beach Pie! ...keep reading »
Originally posted August 2018. Post edited June 2022. As summer wanes, there’s still an abundance of fresh watermelons! So grab yourself one and do some Honey Orange Grilled Watermelon “steaks.”
Honey Orange Grilled Watermelon ...keep reading »
Sometimes you’ve just gotta carb out… and if you’re not up to that, then you need to check on out now!
Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Cheese Puddle ...keep reading »
Keep cool in the kitchen… throw together this no-cook Italian Rotisserie Chicken Salad in no time for a tasty meal on a hot summer’s day.
Italian Rotisserie Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes ...keep reading »
Ahhh … juicy NC summer tomatoes, how we love thee. Since they don’t need much fuss’n over, this simple shortcake is just right for breakfast, brunch or as a side with a juicy steak. A dollop of savory cream is the crowning glory.
Tomato-Pimento Cheese Shortcakes With Black-Peppered Whipped Cream ...keep reading »
Well here we are, just like that ~ looking at Thanksgiving 2017 in our rear view mirror. Did your grandmas tell you too, that “the older you get, the faster
Soup’s on! Blushing Turkey Soup ...keep reading »
Krispy Kreme “Kroutons” are a fun treat by themselves, but floating in boiled custard to enjoy at the bottom of your cup is good, too!
…krave-worthy Krispy Kreme Kroutons! ...keep reading »
Don’t miss these recipes for Flavor, NC featuring muscadine grapes! Muscadine Crisp. Muscadine Grape Pepper Jelly. Muscadine Shrub. And an experience at John Campbell Folk School…
What time is it? Muscadine time…. ...keep reading »
Fall is in the air… well kinda sorta, now that fresh North Carolina apples are making their debut at farmers’ markets! And with that, comes comfort foods, like applesauce. Who
Fall = Applesauce! ...keep reading »
