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Fresh Buttermilk Dressing

Fresh Buttermilk Dressing

Fresh Buttermilk Dressing   This easy salad dressing will remind you of ranch dressing, only lighter and with a freshness bottled ranch can’t touch.  We like it on salads, of course, but also on sandwiches.  (Turkey BLT with buttermilk dressing on toasted...

L.A. Caviar

L.A. Caviar

L.A. (Lower Alabama) Caviar is a regional treat I’ve probably made a thousand times.  It’s simple to toss together.  It’s inexpensive to make.  You probably have everything you need to make it in your kitchen right now.  And all those are good things because L.A....

Crab Mornay

Crab Mornay

I’ve used this Crab Mornay recipe for years.  It’s one of those utterly delicious Gulf Coast favorites we’re all delighted to see at holiday parties, and thrilled to have any other time. I'm not sure where the recipe came from originally.  I’ve seen it on upscale...

TexMex Ranch Dressing

TexMex Ranch Dressing

Move over, plain sour cream.  You've got some competition!  Cool and creamy TexMex Ranch Dressing is the salad dressing you didn't know you needed. TexMex Ranch Dressing 1 cup sour cream½ cup full-fat buttermilk2 t. parsley flakes1 t. each dried dill and dried chives½...

Basil Chimichurri

Basil Chimichurri

A couple of days ago my dear friend AC showed up to Party on the Porch with a particularly thoughtful hostess gift: a gallon bag of gorgeous fresh basil.  I used some for garnish on some pasta the next day and I still had a ton left.  I certainly didn’t need more...

Balsamic Glaze

Balsamic Glaze

I absolutely adore balsamic vinegar.  Balsamic vinegar and I met in the 1980s and have been best friends ever since.  Balsamic vinaigrette is a staple at my house, and I’m a threat to drizzle it on anything at all.  (I’m not kidding, I often have it on tomato cheese...

Sweet Potato Hummus

Sweet Potato Hummus

I haven’t made Sweet Potato Hummus in a while, and I made it last weekend for a party.  It’s one of those things I forget about, and then when I do make it I think, “Why am I not making this all the time?!?”   There’s nothing authentic about it, and I don’t care. ...

Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Ah, barbecue.  Barbecue is practically a religion in the South, and Alabama White Barbecue Sauce is quickly becoming a big deal all over.  It debuted commercially in Decatur, Alabama at Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que in 1925, but probably predates that.  Barbecue in general...

Pepper Jelly Glaze for Chicken

Pepper Jelly Glaze for Chicken

I have just discovered something fantastic. It’s a new sauce/glaze for chicken, and I can’t believe I haven’t tried it before. I was cleaning the refrigerator recently and found half a jar of red jalapeno pepper jelly left over from the holidays. I was considering...

Perfect Blue Cheese Dressing

Perfect Blue Cheese Dressing

So what's the deal with Blue Cheese Dressing? I wasn’t sure, either, so I Googled. Here’s the distilled version: Best as culinary historians can tell, the earliest mention of a blue cheese salad dressing was in the Edgewater Beach Hotel Salad Book, published in 1928....

Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa

You know it’s spring when the farmer’s markets and local grocery stores start putting out big, fat, beautiful strawberries. I picked some up the other day, and found that they were a little tart for my taste. Luckily, I have a quick and easy remedy for that:...

Roasted Cocktail Shrimp

Roasted Cocktail Shrimp

I’m sure we all know the easy way to cook a pile of raw shrimp. First you fill a big pot with water, salt, and crab boil and throw in a cut up lemon or two. Bring that to a boil and add a whole bunch of shrimp. Put a big colander in the sink. Watch the shrimp like a...

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Add this family favorite to your rotation.  Stuffed Zucchini will remind you of lasagna, but lighter and nowhere near as much work!

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Add this family favorite to your rotation. Stuffed Zucchini will remind you of lasagna, but lighter and nowhere near as much work! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/stuffed-zucchini/ #familydinner #familyfriendly #southerncooking #italianamericanfood #foodstagram #zucchini #eatyourveggies #yum
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This 1980s restaurant throwback is still delicious.  It's also a nifty upgrade for a handful of leftover Easter ham!

The Very Best Past Primavera 
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This 1980s restaurant throwback is still delicious. It's also a nifty upgrade for a handful of leftover Easter ham! The Very Best Past Primavera Littlecoastalkitchen.com/the-best-pasta-primavera #southernfood #southerncooking #pasta #familyfriendly ##familydinner #springtime #easterrecipes #leftoverham #foodstagram #eatyourveggies #yum
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The sun is out, and it's strawberry season on the Gulf Coast!  Throw a couoke of chicken breasts on the grill and whip up a Strawberry Spinach Salad!

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The sun is out, and it's strawberry season on the Gulf Coast! Throw a couoke of chicken breasts on the grill and whip up a Strawberry Spinach Salad! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/strawberry-spinach-salad/ #southernfood #southerncooking #foodstagram #salad #familyfriendly #familydinner #kidfriendlyfood #familyfavorite #fairhopefood #strawberries #summerfood #farmersmarket #gulfcoastcooking #eatyourveggies #yum
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Quick and easy dinner for spring: 

Apricot Pork Chops!

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Quick and easy dinner for spring: Apricot Pork Chops! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/apricot-pork-chops/ #familydinner #familyfavorite #southerncooking #foodstagram #porkchops #springtime #apricot #yum
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I posted lovely, springy, Pasta al Limone on the blog a bit back, but I never got around to telling y'all about it.  So here it is now!  It's a good bet when you'd rather play outside on pretty evenings instead of cooking dinner. 

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I posted lovely, springy, Pasta al Limone on the blog a bit back, but I never got around to telling y'all about it. So here it is now! It's a good bet when you'd rather play outside on pretty evenings instead of cooking dinner. https://littlecoastalkitchen.com/pasta-al-limone/ #pasta #lemon #familydinner #familyfavorite #quickandeasymeals #quickandeasyrecipes #foodstagram #budgetmeals #kidfriendlyfood #italianfood #yum!
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Cover easy, breezy, springtime dinner with this one-pan salmon wonder. 

Lemon and Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables 

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Cover easy, breezy, springtime dinner with this one-pan salmon wonder. Lemon and Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables Littlecoastalkitchen.com/lemon-and-honey-mustard-sheet-pan-salmon/
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I have one more slot for the canning class on March 22nd, 10am.  Only $15! Who wants it?
I have one more slot for the canning class on March 22nd, 10am. Only $15! Who wants it?
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It's salad season!  Kick it off with an easy and delicious Fried Chicken Cobb Salad!

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It's salad season! Kick it off with an easy and delicious Fried Chicken Cobb Salad! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/fried-chicken-cobb-salad/ #southernfood #southerncooking #foodstagram #salad #friedchicken #familyfriendly ##familydinner #yum
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Water Bath Canning Class!

Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method!  Water bath canning is suitable for jams,  jellies, pickles, and preserves.  It requires no special equipment.  We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class.  Class will run 2 to 3 hours.

When:  Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Where:  Fairhope, venue TBA
Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
Water Bath Canning Class!

Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method!  Water bath canning is suitable for jams,  jellies, pickles, and preserves.  It requires no special equipment.  We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class.  Class will run 2 to 3 hours.

When:  Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Where:  Fairhope, venue TBA
Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
Water Bath Canning Class!

Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method!  Water bath canning is suitable for jams,  jellies, pickles, and preserves.  It requires no special equipment.  We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class.  Class will run 2 to 3 hours.

When:  Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Where:  Fairhope, venue TBA
Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
Water Bath Canning Class! Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method! Water bath canning is suitable for jams, jellies, pickles, and preserves. It requires no special equipment. We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class. Class will run 2 to 3 hours. When: Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m. Cost: $15 per person Where: Fairhope, venue TBA Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
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