Hearty fall salads don’t get enough attention around here. I really enjoy getting to cook heavier, richer dishes after the summer heat breaks, but I don’t like to eat that way exclusively. Chilies, stews, braises, long-cooked cool weather vegetables--I love them, but...
Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Hello, happy boys and girls! I am still delighted to be back to blogging! Recently I asked readers to let me know if there were any specific recipes they wanted to see here on the site. Several former shop customers got back to me immediately. (Thank you, all! I will...
Overnight Pulled Pork, plus Maggie’s Favorite BBQ Sauce
As of May 17, 2021, approximately 1,304,684 U.S. service men and women have died defending freedom since 1775. That number is approximate (at least in part) because we only have round-number estimates for the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. This Memorial Day...
Chilled Asparagus with Curry Dip
I know y’all are all starting to think about what to serve for Easter dinner. After a year of Covid-19 seriously cramping our holiday style, I am ready for a big Easter feast. And I’m willing to bet that we’ll see a fair amount of Easter/Spring/Renewal celebrating...
Valentine’s Day Cookies
I don’t know when our family started the sweet tradition of making these cookies every Valentine’s Day, but I assume it was well before I was born. My Nana made them. My mother made them, too--actually, she still does--and now we all make them. I know that today and...
Deviled Ham, and a Word on Ham Bones
Eternity is a ham and two people. --Dorothy Parker By the same token, I assume I’m not the only one with leftover ham? Honestly, I don’t understand people who cook a turkey at Christmas. Didn’t they just do that a month ago? How can they possibly want turkey AGAIN? To...
Grillades and Grits
Just in case you’re still wondering what to cook for Christmas brunch, here’s a suggestion: Grillades and grits. (That’s GREE-yahds and gritz, in case you needed to know.) This has been the standard Christmas brunch main dish at my house for years now, and for good...
It’s Not Too Late to Make Fudge!
It’s not too late to make this quick and easy fudge!
A Trio of Citrus Relishes (Including Cranberry Orange Relish)
There are so many ways to use fresh citrus in season, plus the easiest and best Cranberry Orange Relish!