I have had a love for anything with bubbles my entire adult life. If you come to my house, your chances of a sparkly drink are pretty good. Most recipes call for making bubbly cocktail by the glass and that can be time-consuming. Making a batch in a pitcher and giving yourself a small window…
Crépes tend to be off the table for morning parties because they are last minute to make. Thanks to a few extra eggs in the batter, this herb-filled version can be made ahead and easily reheated before serving. Night-Before Crépes 8 large eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1¾ cups half-and-half 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted…
Chipotle Pimento Cheese 1 (10-ounce) extra sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 chipotle pepper packed in adobo sauce, diced ½ tsp adobo sauce 2 tsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ tsp salt Grate the Cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater. Combine the cheese,…
I remember the exact moment I first tasted a mojito. I learned the delights of Cuban rum on a trip to France almost 20 years ago. One sip in a seaside café Saint-Jean- Cap Ferrat was all it took. My dear friend Virginia Willis makes a version with peaches that inspires me to do more…
Fennel brings a light and bright flavor to a grilled skirt steak. Skirt steak is packed with flavor and is super-tender after marinating. It’s a mainstay at our house. Try adding corn tortillas on the grill for impromptu tacos. Skirt Steak with Fennel Slaw STEAK ⅓ cup red wine vinegar ⅓ cup extra virgin olive…
I rarely meet a macaroni and cheese I don’t like. For me, it’s a dish that makes the world a better place. With five cheeses and toasted croissants on top, comfort food doesn’t get more luxurious than this.
You don’t have to drive far in any direction in South Georgia to be surrounded by cornfields. Summertime means corn is coming. When it arrives, we eat it nearly every day. I think ahead to winter and freeze as much as room allows. I’m always warmed by summer corn in a bowl on a cold…
Thinly slicing raw Brussels sprouts is the key to this hearty, crunchy salad. Try it as a side for a grilled steak or roasted chicken. If you have any extra dressing, it’s a good dip for just about anything. Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad 6 oz thick bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces (about5 slices)…
Fall isn’t official at our house until a warm bowl of this soup arrives on our table. It includes all the season’s flavors: apples, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and butternut squash. A food processor or hand blender works just as well for blending the soup. Spiced Butternut-Pumpkin Soup 2 Tbs butter 1 large sweet onion, diced…
Creamy, rich sweet potatoes are speckled with crunchy cornflakes, pecans, brown sugar, and marshmallows for the ideal Thanksgiving combination in each serving. Sweet Potato Casserole 4½ lbs sweet potatoes 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup milk ½ cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp table salt 1¼ cups corn flakes…