Fall to me is all about the comfort food; and nothing radiates comfort more than heavy cream, cheese, or bread. Oh, and bacon. I almost forgot bacon. So, when all of this heavenly goodness unites inside the rich, golden flesh of an heirloom pumpkin you have the ultimate fall indulgence. RECIPE: 2.5-3lb pumpkin or 4…Continue Reading “Stuffed Pumpkin”
Antipasto is traditionally regarded as the start to a large, formal Italian meal, and one of my favorite dishes. Delicious, salty cured meats paired with specialty cheeses and olives in a visually gorgeous arrangement are practically the way to my heart. So why not indulge and stuff all that goodness into an oversized pasta shell?…Continue Reading “Antipasto Stuffed Pasta”
Basil pesto is such a wonderful combo of everything that’s delicious in the world. Cheese, nuts, oil, and fresh basil pretty much are the definition of a flavorful explosion. I actually haven’t checked the dictionary, but I know it has to be there. Making pesto has somewhat become an end of summer tradition at my…Continue Reading “Basil Pesto”
Pickling vegetables is a delicious way to utilize all that extra produce from the garden or farmers market. With a long shelf life and the perfect crunch, pickled okra is a great compliment to meals and of course a good bloody mary. Fresh okra, gets packed into sterilized jars with green tomatoes, lemons, garlic, and…Continue Reading “Pickling Okra & Green Tomatoes”
Popsicles are like the undisputed symbol of summer and all things deliciously frozen. Cool off this summer by skipping the artificially flavored grocery store varieties and make them at home. Any number of combinations can be imagined using the in-season fruits of the hot months. But my all time favorite is juicy peach with just…Continue Reading “Peach & Lavender Popsicles”
Preparing fish at home is sometimes perceived to be somewhat difficult and something best left to the professionals. I admit; that for a long time the seafood dishes appearing on my table were few and far between. The truth is preparing fish is incredibly easy and requires little time or effort. Aromatic herbs, olive oil,…Continue Reading “Oven-Roasted Redfish”
Purple hull peas are a staple on every southern table. Most often slow cooked with a bit of meat fat, and served up with a huge slice of cornbread. Peas have so much more potential than a side dish and are a great component added to a dip or appetizer. The French are famous for…Continue Reading “Summer Succotash”
Corn is one of those foods that is delicious just about any way you fix it, and summer just ain’t summer without it. My favorite way to prepare corn is to slather heavily with herb butter and roast it either on the grill or in an oven. Hang on to those husks folks! Roasting corn…Continue Reading “Roasted Corn with Herb Butter”
Refreshing summer slaw is a thing of beauty. Fresh vegetables plucked from the garden; marry together in a cool, crisp cabbage salad that’s irresistible. Herbs such as mint, basil, and cilantro add an incredible depth of flavor only enhanced by an Asian inspired dressing. Crunchy ramen and sunflower seeds add that extra bit of salty…Continue Reading “Asian Summer Slaw”
Soup is such a wonderful thing. Hearty, hot, and wholesome it’s a perfect dinner for the bleak winter months. However, Spring has sprung, and the temperature here in Alabama is slowly rising. Marking an end to winter and soup season. To get that last fix before it’s too late try this go-to favorite, a rustic…Continue Reading “Rustic Vegetable Soup”