This southern favorite with a seasonal twist feeds quite a few folks, can be made ahead, and guests can self-serve. Find a fun, hinged, wide-mouth jar to make it in and wow your company!
Gingerbread Banana Pudding With Molasses Whipped Cream ...keep reading »
…a delightful sweet and savory tart to enjoy as an appetizer, side, with salad for brunch or as an outside-the-box dessert!
Apple, Onion and Rosemary Tart with Cinnamon Honey ...keep reading »
You will want to keep some tea biscuits on hand in your freezer to make some of these little treats with Peggy Rose’s Jelly… anytime!
Big Mama’s Sticky Biscuits… thumbprint pepper jelly treats! ...keep reading »
Published in Carolina Country Magazine October 2019 YaY! It’s finally NC State Fair week. Most everyone loves the fair, for so many different reasons. I have fond memories of fairs
Cinnamon Candy Apple Nut Brittle ...keep reading »
Ham biscuits and corn dogs … now there are a couple of fair favorites … along with those hot and crispy hushpuppies in the education building. I’ve combined this threesome into one fun food you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Country Ham Lollipups with Molasses Mustard ...keep reading »
What makes a juicy ripe tomato even better? How about a cheesy, buttery flaky crust underneath with the bright, fresh flavor of dill! Serve this Tomato Swiss Slab Pie in small wedges as an appetizer, or in bigger wedges as a side dish. Perfect alongside a salad for a light, meatless meal.
Tomato Swiss Slab Pie ...keep reading »
We do love our butterbeans here in NC. Did you know you can use those, or any of our tasty summer field peas, to make hummus? Just say no to canned garbanzo beans when gardens and farmers’ markets overflow with beans and peas. (FYI, it’s the butter that makes this hummus extra creamy!)
Butterbean Hummus ...keep reading »
Hot dogs are such a fun food for entertaining, and we do love our traditional fixin’s here in the South. But how about a fun twist? Light the Tiki torches and head outside and fix some Aloha Hula Hot Dogs with Mango Slawsa!!
Hot Diggity Dogs… Aloha Hula Hot Dogs Y’all! ...keep reading »
Published in Carolina Country Magazine ~ February 2018 I do love cherries! Any kind of cherries, but most especially, maraschino cherries. There’s just something about those bright red sweet little
I ‘Cherry’ish You Rice Krispies Treats ...keep reading »
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!
A southern girl’s PC… Creamy Swiss Pimento Cheese ...keep reading »
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
ahhh Collard Sandwiches… North Carolina culinary Heritage at its finest! ...keep reading »
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
Popcorn & Vintage Candy Bar! Fun for all… ...keep reading »
