Fresh Corn for the Freezer
Yesterday I got a message from my friend and neighbor Jody. She was in Atlanta waiting to board a flight to New York. I knew exactly why she was going. She’d mentioned she’d love to see the opera, El último sueño de Frida y Diego (The Last Dream of Frida Diego) at...
Creamy Street Corn Salsa
I first made Street Corn Salsa in 2023 for an art opening that fell on Cinco de Mayo. I’d made other TexMex things for the food table--I don’t now remember what--but I distinctly remember this salsa drawing a crowd. (Actually, my notes say, "OMG! THIS was the belle...
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Fruit salad? Whoop-di-doo, right? Nothing to see here. Yawn. UNLESS you give a little thought to the components and make this silly easy dressing to drizzle all over it. In that case, fruit salad can be awesome! I think the biggest mistakes people make...
My Dad’s Favorite Poppyseed Chicken
I don’t know anybody who doesn’t like Poppyseed Chicken. And, wow! It’s super easy to make. Now, y’all know I don’t make you cook with cream of whatever soup unless it’s absolutely necessary, which is rare. Still, this IS the South after all, and...
Conecuh Sausage Teriyaki
I’ve been working hard on my next cookbook. (WHAT is taking so long?!? I don’t understand it, either.) The new book’s working title is, The Art of Everyday Cooking for One or Two, and part of that equation is super-easy delicious real food recipes with no weird...

