The Art of the Antipasti Tray
What's antipasti? An appetizer usually consisting of an assortment of foods, such as smoked meats, cheese, fish, and vegetables.…
The 10 Minute Cleanup
Have your guests play a small part in helping to clean up after the big meal. They will not do everything; but when every person…
Southern Tomato Pie
Two things I love about living mid-South: fried green tomatoes, and tomato pie.
Cauliflower Pancakes
The other day, potato pancakes came to mind and I they could probably be made with cauliflower. Turns out they can!
Chive Butter Biscuits
This is a combination of a few recipes I found. Love the fact that these are low carb and tasty!
Creamy Dreamy Lemon Bars
My husband’s favorite dessert flavor is lemon. These hit his tart meter for sure! They taste divine and have no sugar and no…
Lemon Brownies
I found a classic Southern Living recipe and took out all the sugar. These are amazing – even if I do say so myself!
Sloppy Joes
You could call this the “adult version” of Sloppy Joes. It does have some ZIP to it. Don’t be intimidated by the length of the…
Chef Jernard’s Holiday Collard Greens
Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells knows soul food. While a lot of his food is quite decadent, he also loves greens, and shared his…
Holiday Aromatherapy – Simmering Spices for Your Kitchen
This isn’t a recipe for food you can eat. This is a recipe for making your house smell wonderful for the holidays.
How to Cheat on Your Diet at Thanksgiving
Remember, the average American gains at least 7 pounds over the holidays. You don’t have to follow the crowd.
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Straight-forward Roasted Turkey
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Concentrate on laughing and telling fun stories with your guests and let the stress melt away.
Roasted Prime Rib
When I was a kid this was served at very special meals. My mother made hers plain. I had no idea how incredibly fabulous this…
Spiral Ham with Apricot Mustard Glaze
The sweetness of the apricot jam combined with the mild bite of the fresh, cracked black pepper corns and the smokiness of the…
Cranberry Sauce “Zolafied”
Who doesn't love cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!
Cheddar Cheesy Poof Biscuits or Crackers
LOVE these cheesy bits for an appetizer. They go great while you are sipping your wine.
Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Drizzle
This is such a versatile side dish it goes well with any type of protein.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A traditional holiday classic.
Caramelized Leek Mashed Potatoes
These have been the most popular mashed potatoes at my table. People don't often remark about the mashed potatoes. They usually…