Here in the coastal plains of Southeast Georgia where flip-flops are perfectly acceptable in December, we don’t have many extremely cold nights during the winter season. So, over the weekend when the temperature got down to 22 degrees, dinner called for … Continue reading
“Not dressing up the meal with color is like sending someone out of the house without clothes” – Japanese proverb With Thanksgiving less than a week away, dreams of green bean casserole, sweet potato souffle and pumpkin pie have been dancing in my head. I’m always looking for an … Continue reading
At the start of each new season, there are a few dishes I anticipate cooking greatly. My Apple-Pecan Honey Stuffed Pork Chops in White Wine are at the top of the list in the fall. Apples, onions, pecans and nutmeg … Continue reading
I never thought I’d enjoy eating a stand alone onion. That was before I met the Vidalia Onion wrapped in bacon and grilled. Vidalia Georgia, The Sweet Onion City located in the Southeastern part of the state, hosts the annual … Continue reading
On a cool Friday night in early spring, all the conditions were right for my lakeside lowcountry boil. I was celebrating the last year in my 20′s, and I was ready to have one dang good party. Check out my video to see … Continue reading
Seeing this photo of stuffed pasta while listening to the song Belle by Jack Johnson has me escaping to the streets of Italy, smelling fresh bread and imagining fine wine—then Pandora radio quickly changes tunes and I snap back to reality. Ground beef, Parmigiano-Reggiano, red … Continue reading
This is one of my absolute FAVORITE ways to fix pork chops. They take less than 30 minutes to make but will taste like you slaved in the kitchen for hours!! I got the recipe from none other than Taste of … Continue reading
What’s for supper? That’s always the ultimate question. This recipe for Creole Shrimp Skewers for Mardi Gras was just the ticket on Fat Tuesday, especially since I already had all the ingredients on hand. I came across it while scrolling … Continue reading
Few meals stand out in my memory like pepper steak stir fry. It was one of my favorite foods mama cooked growing up. I’m not really sure what it was about it, but I loved the little strips of meat that were … Continue reading
Hamburger meat is a common staple at my house, so I’m always looking for new ways to use it. If you’ve got left over mashed potatoes around the house, this recipe for Hamburger Pie is a great way to use … Continue reading
