If you are from the south, then you grew up eating cornbread at almost every meal. I had two grandmothers Memaw Young and Nannie Logan. They were both excellent cooks and had very different recipes for cornbread. Memaw’s is more traditionally southern, more of a “poor man’s bread” with no eggs or flour, just White …
You need two things: a menu and a plan. It doesn’t have to be stressful or perfect and your house doesn’t have to be big or spotless. And keep your expectations low. Thanksgiving is an event, and once an event starts, you lose all control and it takes on a life of its own. And …
This soup is comfort in a bowl. I love to soak the beans on a Friday night and make this on Saturday afternoon. It is perfect for game day or any day. This is a huge batch, I believe it made 6+ quarts, so be sure to grab your biggest soup pot- or you could …
This is an easy, make ahead side dish. I have found this concoction satisfies my pasta salad cravings. When I cut out gluten from my diet, the first thing I missed was pasta. Yes, today they have some good substitutes however, many of them miss the mark when it comes to making a pasta salad. …
This marinade is very versatile. I have used it for Asian inspired meals as well as meals that are just plain American, like steak and potatoes. The first time I put it together, I marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs. Jay threw them on the grill and it was the best chicken I had ever eaten. …
There is nothing better than homemade stock. There is no measuring in this recipe, and because of that it never turns out the same-and that is okay. A few months ago, for some reason, I had an over abundance of celery scraps. I threw them all in the pot and was worried it would overwhelm …
This morning at the local farmer’s market, I found a mixture of peppers and some small, tender squash. I also purchased some boneless, skinless chicken breasts with full intentions of grilling. However, by the time I returned home, black clouds began swirling and the rain came. So, I looked through my cabinets and drummed up …
