As daytime temperatures warm, my slow cooker really gets going. Preparing a big batch of caramelized onions for both immediate use and to have on hand in the freezer will make your meals delicious and easy. The long, slow cooking transforms the strong taste of the onions into one that is both intensely savory and […]
Our oldest child loves no-bake cookies, and I love that they are easy to make and delicious. For his 12th birthday last year, he didn’t want a cake. He wanted me to make him a chocolate no-bake cookie recipe, shape it into the number 12 and stick a candle in it. He said it was […]
Children’s birthday parties are as much about socializing with friends and family as celebrating another candle on your child’s cake. Do you have a plan to feed all those guests? If your party doesn’t include a large pizza order, preparing hearty snacks above and beyond the traditional cake and ice cream fare ensures no one […]
Are you a risotto lover who avoids making it, because it seems too difficult, too time consuming or both? Then give this Slow Cooker Corny Risotto a try. It combines the rich flavors of corn, rice and cheese with the ease of preparation in the slow cooker. So while you go about your busy day, […]
Enjoying spring yet? Don’t you just love the green buds bursting forth and daffodils popping up to say hello? The first signs of spring have me anticipating the freshness of seasonal produce and the opportunities to make the most of them. In honor of spring, this dish highlights just a few of these seasonal early […]
Here in the South, we love our greens. And, lucky for us, they’re highly nutritious. They have been a tradition in Southern kitchens, holding a special place at our tables for more than a century. When using greens, the main thing to learn is how to properly clean them. Trust me, you don’t want to […]
Dishes that include the nutritious powerhouse kale often take center stage on my dinner table. This salad, which combines a maple-balsamic vinaigrette, bacon, smoked almonds and shaved Parmesan with the kale, is one of our favorites. It’s surprisingly simple and will surely become a favorite at your dinner table, too. While we grow kale in […]
It’s National Pi Day, the day π enthusiasts have eagerly anticipated! Well, and PIE lovers too. To celebrate this most fortuitous of March days, why not bake a pie? The pi-sibilities are endless! You could make one of the 231 varieties of apple pie, the favorite of 36 million Americans. Or possibly pumpkin pie, which was first […]
When it comes to dinner, we like to keep things simple. Simple usually means a slow cooker meal, grilling out when the weather permits, or otherwise only spending 30-ish minutes on meal preparation. And it’s good; we don’t go hungry and pretty much always enjoy what we’re eating. But, every now and then, it’s nice […]
Do you like the idea of a cheese plate to serve to guests with wine before dinner or even for dessert? Do you find yourself staring blankly in the cheese department, overwhelmed by the choices and the prices? Don’t be shy. I’ve seen you there right beside me with eyes glazing over. Never fear, “Taste […]