Charleston-Style Pickled Shrimp
This Charleston-inspired pickled shrimp is a make-ahead appetizer that's perfect for entertaining. Tender shrimp marinate in a tangy blend of cider vinegar, lemon, capers, and celery seed for 24 hours,...
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Chicken Chili Recipe - Mom's Favorite from The Yellow Notebook
A treasured family recipe from The Yellow Notebook, this chicken chili traveled from Virginia Beach to Maine through sister Lynn before becoming one of Mom's favorites. Features a curious twist...
Easy Chicken Casserole
In our family we called it “The Casserole”, an easy and delicious chicken dish filled with almonds, broccoli and covered a tasty sauce. It was the dish my Mom took...
Kentucky Hot Brown
INGREDIENTS Sliced Turkey Bread (enough for 4 sandwiches, be generous) 8 stripes of cooked Bacon 4 slices Tomato 4 slices White Bread 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmet 1/4...
Scrambled Eggs with Pimento Cheese
Scrambled eggs are the most popular preparation of eggs at least in our family. We think of the eggs as a perfect canvas, a place to discover new flavors and...
Mediterranean Meatball Sandwich
Celebrating my favorite Mediterranean flavors with my curious twist. I have always enjoyed the fresh, crisp flavors of mediterranean cuisine, my all time favorite dish is a gyro pita. Trader...
Korean-Inspired Beef & Rice Bowl
Creating hearty meals for my family is always the goal even though I can sometimes opt in for cheese and crackers and be happy. This recipe gives my family all...
Guinness Beer Beef Stew
You do not have to be Irish to love a great beef stew. The Guinness beer adds a rich flavor to this delicious dish. I love to serve this in...
Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder
There are some foods that are so polarizing and BBQ is certainly one of them. The states that surround me have stacked a claim that their BBQ is the best....
Tuna Salad with Lemon Caper Aioli
A elevated version of a favorite sandwich. A Tuna Salad Sandwich and potato chips is one of my favorite go to lunch time meals. This recipe takes a favorite and...
Nicoise Salad
A classic salad that always has a place on my table. Salads are a great meal for lunch or dinner. However, I enjoy them when someone else makes them for...
Roasted Salmon
New year means a renewed focus on eating better. I have always struggled with the word diet, its so limiting. What is not limiting is to serve good, healthy food...
Vegetarian Veggie Soup
My Mom would make Vegetable Beef Soup for our family at the end of a week when she had enough leftover vegetables to get the soup started as she would...
Italian Wedding Soup
Let me scream it from the rooftop again, I LOVE SOUP, all varieties. I do not think there is a soup I would not enjoy, even turtle soup. I did...
Hoppin’ John
It’s a new year and I need all the luck I can get, 2020 left her mark and I want to make sure I am doing whatever I can to...
Creamy Crab Chowder with Corn
Every road trip south from Kentucky meant a stop in Asheville, and the final destination was always Charleston and the Isle of Palms. Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village was our...
Sweet Tea Brined Turkey Breast Recipe - Southern Comfort Food
A unique Southern recipe that honors family tradition by brining turkey breast in sweet tea. Inspired by Grandmother Mammy's daily ritual of making pitchers of sweet tea for visitors, this...
Braised Short Ribs
Comfort food is just that, a satisfying meal that conjures up memories of time well spent with family and friends, a room full of laughter and a longing for more....
Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Bacon - Perfect Fall Comfort Food
A perfect fall comfort food recipe featuring roasted pumpkin (or butternut squash) with warm spices like cumin and red pepper flakes, topped with smoky crumbled bacon. This family-favorite soup is...
Oh So Good Chili
We moved in to our current home in the Fall of 2004. Once all the boxes were unpacked or at least hidden in the basement it was time to invite...