Back in our early married days, my husband and I built a home on my parent’s farm. Our piece of land is part of the original homestead my farming ancestors settled on in the mid-1800s. Generations of McNeals have farmed in this part of Arkansas. We raised a hog and had it butchered this past […]
Camping is a perfect way to spend Spring Break with your family. Try out some of these great recipes over the campfire or grill. Grilled Spring Pizza with Basil Microgreens Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Pizza Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler Dutch Oven Cornbread
A robust burrito is a reckoning fill-you-up force. This burrito is made for breakfast. Yet with scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla, it’s a protein-packed powerhouse ideal for any meal. Most breakfast burritos include bacon, ham or sausage (or all three). Since the eggs provide ample protein, I like to make a vegetarian option to […]
March is one of my favorite months. My sons and father were born then. And it also signals the end of the brown, cold winter. Spring is finally just around the corner, bringing a vibrancy that inspires and excites. It becomes easier to eat beautiful food, and it becomes easier to get outside and enjoy […]
You don’t need luck to enjoy these tasty potato recipes! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and prepare your family a side that makes the day festive. Potato Gratin with Bacon and Broccoli Sour Cream and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Garlic Chive Creamed Potatoes Leftover Potato and Gravy Pancakes
As the one national holiday that is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other, St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone wants to be Irish. Don your green, and honor St. Patrick with this delicious slow-cooked lamb stew. Growing up, we had cows, chickens, pigs and goats, but we never raised […]
Is your trusty, old, faithful cast iron skillet feeling neglected and sitting on the shelf? Put it back on the job with these amazing recipes. Cast-Iron Skillet Peach and Blueberry Cobbler Multitasking Recipe: Skillet Home Fries Strawberry Skillet Crisp No Pie Pan? Use an Iron Skillet! And don’t forget to season […]
Dreaming about sampling some of Arkansas’ fresh-from-the-garden early vegetables? Here are some recipes to make your dreams come true. Broiled Asparagus with Whipped Goat Cheese Spinach and Artichoke Penne Spicy Garlic Collard Greens 10 Ways to Rock a Radish
I have a ridiculous amount of cookbooks. So many that I’m considering starting a library and issuing library cards. I’m not obsessed with the recipes; mostly it’s for the photos. I eat with my eyes. Do you? One of my favorite recipe images is a one-pot dish. Trying to decipher its ingredients and determining how […]
The month of February has an amazing holiday to celebrate after Valentine’s Day: National Tortilla Chip Day. To celebrate this day in style, we’ve compiled some sassy salsa recipes to set the mood. Enjoy! Toasted Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas Fresh Salsa Five Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Tortilla Chips