I grew up with my mom making fried apple pies. I loved them then and now. I have put a twist on her recipe by baking the pies in…
I love boxwood wreaths. During Christmas time our local Christmas tree lot sold fresh ones. They are absolutely beautiful! I was told by the owner of the tree lot…
In the South, the layered salad has been a popular potluck and special occasion staple usually featuring iceberg lettuce, peas, tomatoes, eggs, cheese, and bacon. I put a…
Mac N’ Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves Yields: 4 servings Mac N’ Cheese 1 cup (6-ounces) Datilini pasta 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups whole milk…
I became a fan of asparagus in my twenties. When I was a kid not so much but my mom reminds me that asparagus wasn’t available fresh then in…
Spiced Roasted Okra Break away from boiling! Even my mom admits that this traditional cooking method for vegetables often results in loss of flavor, as well as loss of…
I have been asked several times from newly married couples to seasoned cooks, what do I need to stock my pantry? I made a list in my second cookbook…
When I moved to Plant City, Florida, I thought the only Southern food I was going to get was my own. That was until I visited The COOP…