Holiday Spirits: Muscadine Mimosa
Here’s a sweet beverage treat idea for your holiday gatherings … Muscadine Mimosas! See how it’s done (using white or red muscadine grape juice) at the Post Winery in Altus.
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Delicious Leftover Idea: Smoked Turkey Soup
SMOKED TURKEY SOUP by Gregg Patterson Thanksgiving means leftovers. And what to do with those leftovers, you ask? I like to present them in a “new” way. Here’s my latest favorite. I was never a big fan of turkey soup made from the Big Day’s roasted turkey. My mother did everything right, of course. […]
Last-Second Side Ideas: Bacon & Skillet-Fried Brussels Sprouts
BACON & SKILLET-FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS by Gregg Patterson We already know that every kid hates Brussels sprouts. I was no different. So let’s call it an acquired taste, like asparagus or better yet, beer. All I know is I love bacon and skillet-fried Brussels sprouts. Here’s my version of this colorful and tasty side dish […]
Buttermilk Pie for the Holidays
Are you looking for a quick and easy holiday dessert recipe? We may have found exactly what you’re looking for, thanks to our recent travels around the state. When we visited Wilson, Ark., we spent a lot of time at the Wilson Cafe, where co-owner and pastry chef Shari’ Haley took the time to share […]
Throwback Thursday {National Pecan Day}
Around Arkansas, we are just ‘nuts’ about pecans. So, in honor of National Pecan Day we are including some amazing recipes that showcase pecans. Honey Blueberry Pecan Rice Pudding Candy With a Crust ~Pecan Pie Pecans: A Southern Favorite {Kitchen Tip and Spicy Pecan Recipe} Pecan, Cranberry and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn […]
National Cookie Day
Celebrate National Cookie Day by making some of our delicious cookie recipes: Big Christmas Cookies Simple Shortbread Cookies Crackled Sugar Cookies Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Cake Batter Christmas Cookies Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese “Coins”
Once I discovered sweet potatoes were so much more than a side dish loaded with butter, sugar, pecans and marshmallow cream, they became one of my go-to pantry staples. They show up on the dinner table roasted, grilled, mashed and tucked in whenever and wherever possible. Sweet potatoes are fantastic as a year-round staple yet […]
CARROT APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
We have officially entered dessert season that delicious time of year when sweets reign supreme and innovative treats are everywhere. These are days filled with chocolate, nuts, pumpkin everything and sweet potatoes. Every one of these is without a doubt both decadent and delicious, but one can never go wrong with a simple recipe that […]
Crackle Sugar Cookies
I always look forward to making a bunch of cookies and this recipe for Crackle Sugar Cookies is one of my favorite recipes. These cookies are slightly chewy, soft, sweet and perfect for the holidays.
Potato Bread French Toast
When we have guests in town, I like to make a huge breakfast and I can’t wait to try out this recipe for Potato Bread French Toast.