Tomato Jam & Bacon Pinwheels
This easy appetizer celebrates summer’s most perfect fruit, the tomato with the addition of crispy bacon and puff pastry. Summer entertaining made easy.
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Heirloom Tomato Jam
With summers abundance of tomatoes, making jam is delicious way to savor the flavor of summers most abundant fruit. This recipe combines onion, garlic and spices that give the tomatoes...
Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes
There is no shortage of blueberries this summer at the farmers market. Combined with lemon this is the perfect combination for a summer cupcake. Whether you a celebrating a special...
Watermelon Salsa
Summers perfect fruit is the watermelon, sweet and delicious. At its peak flavor it’s like candy. For a sweet summer treat, combine this sweet melon with traditional salsa ingredients and...
Spicy Watermelon Margarita
INGREDIENTS 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks, frozen 3/4 cup best quality tequila 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/3 cup orange liqueur 1/4 cup simple syrup Lime wedges, for garnish...
Blueberry Compote, Brie and Sirloin Crostini
Just a few delicious ingredients make for an amazing appetizer for when friends and family gather. Consider this as a lite bite dinner, add our Bourbon Blueberry Sour for the...
Blueberry Bourbon Sour
Blueberry and bourbon create a delightful blend for a flavor sensation. A smooth bourbon like Angel's Envy makes it ideal for mixing. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons Blueberry Blueberry Jam 2 ounces...
Blueberry Cobbler
Adapted from Dolester Mile’s recipe. I created my version to be baked in individual ramekins rather than a larger baking dish. No matter what vessel you serve this cobbler in,...
Blueberry Lemon Vodka Sparkle
Hot summer days or nights always call for a refreshing cocktail. Fresh blueberries, lemon slices, and my favorite vodka Castle and Key create the perfect combination. The beautiful color of...
Cheese Squares
Crackers have to be one of my favorite snack foods, in whatever shape, size, or flavor. I must have acquired my love from them from my Grandmother Katie as she...
Roasted Broccoli with Shallot Dressing
Steve and I have had the opportunity to visit Blackberry Farm in Walland Tennessee on two occasions. It’s a magical place filled with culinary, spa and outdoor adventures, days on...
Pecan Cheese Wafers Recipe - Beloved Southern Family Favorite
A treasured family recipe for Southern pecan cheese wafers, passed down through generations and updated with modern touches like smoked paprika. These savory, buttery wafers topped with whole pecans are...
Apple Hand Pies Recipe - Fried Apple Hand Pies Like Grandma Made
A heartfelt recreation of Mammy's famous fried apple hand pies, made with Crisco and buttermilk crust and filled with cinnamon-scented apples. This recipe combines family memories with traditional techniques to...
Buttermilk Biscuits
Making biscuits brings me back to my Grandmother’s kitchen. During the summers growing up I would spend several weeks with her. Because she did not drive we would spend time...
Quick Pickled Okra (Refrigerator)
When I was little, you could always find jars of pickles and olives in our fridge—and I never stopped loving that briny crunch. This quick refrigerator pickled okra is my...