Throwback Thursday {National Salad Month}

There’s nothing quite like fresh salad greens straight from the garden! Celebrate National Salad Month and give your taste buds a fresh green delight with these recipes. Roasted Strawberry Dressing on Turkey Spinach Salad   Arugula Salad with Feta-Pecan Vinaigrette   Fresh, Delicious, Nutritious Kale Salad   Basil Vinaigrette with Spring Greens

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Chocolate Meringue Pie for National Egg Month in May

Growing up on our family farm in Perry County, one of my favorite desserts was a chocolate meringue pie. It was always a special treat my Momma prepared with love for our family. Built on a firm foundation provided by Betty Crocker, Mom added her own little special touches to her pies. Now, I add […]

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Throwback Thursday {National Strawberry Month}

Whether you buy your strawberries at the grocery store, a farmer’s market, or pick them yourself at one of the many farms across our state, we have some great recipes to enjoy the bounty of the season. Check out these wonderful recipes! Fresh Strawberry Bread with Strawberry Cream Butter   Strawberry Skillet Crisp   Strawberry […]

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My Brother’s Salsa

“Make it delicious and they will come.” – Helen Lampkin When Helen Lampkin was a young wife in central Arkansas, she made the decision to be a homemaker.  She did this at a time when many women were leaving the house to pursue a career. “I got a lot of grief from other women about […]

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Throwback Thursday {National Egg Month}

Did you know that in 2015, Arkansas farms produced over 3 billion eggs? That’s a lot of eggs! To celebrate National Egg Month, we’re highlighting some amazing egg recipes.  Pepper Jack Sausage and Cream Cheese Breakfast Casserole   Fresh Sorrel and Mushroom Omelets   Spring Frittata   Spinach and Scrambled Eggs

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Spring Greens and Shiitake Mushroom Gratin

Right now, farmers market stands are shaking out the wrinkles of last years tablecloths, repairing any tears in their umbrella stand covers and looking forward to enthusiastic Arkansans as we shop for the freshest in-season fruits and vegetables. Don’t you just love this time of year? Starting with opening market day and closing with the […]

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Throwback Thursday {National Salsa Month/Cinco de Mayo}

Happy Cinco de Mayo! What better way to celebrate with our neighbors south of the border than with some fresh salsa made from ingredients from farms right here in Arkansas. It’s also a great way to celebrate National Salsa Month! Two-Bean Tacos with Dry Salsa   Fresh Peach and Tomato Salsa   Grilled Southwest Steaks […]

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Kids in the Kitchen: Oregano-infused Tomato Enchiladas

The inspiration for these enchiladas come from one of the many old cookbooks I had access to as a child in my mom’s kitchen. The page with its recipe became worn and splattered after the main ingredient, a generous tomato filling, piqued my interest and suited my tastes. I experimented with variations and found that […]

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Throwback Thursday {Fish and Seafood}

Fishing for a recipe that’s fresh from the water? We’re ‘hooking’ you up with some recipes that include the catch of the day. Crawfish Boil   Tilapia with Stewed Tomatoes   Smoked Trout, Rice, Asparagus and Pea Salad   Pecan-smoked Trout

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Throwback Thursday {Southern Comfort Food}

Arkansans, like all southerners, love our comfort food. Here are some recipes to bring a down-home taste of southern comfort food to your table. Southern Fried Steak and Gravy   Cheese Grits and a Fried Egg   Going Green with Southern Collards   Fried Potatoes

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