homemade family-style meals
These cute as a button Banana Bread Muffins are a refreshing way to use up overripe bananas you can’t bear to throw away. The dense banana infused batter has a depth of flavor from just a hint of cinnamon added to the mix. They bake in a snap finishing with a gorgeous golden exterior and…
These cute as a button Banana Bread Muffins are a refreshing way to use up overripe bananas you can’t bear to throw away. The dense banana infused batter has a depth of flavor from just a hint of cinnamon added to the mix. They bake in a snap finishing with a gorgeous golden exterior and…
Today on Parade Spring is the perfect time to lighten up meals with easy prep and fresh flavors. In my Parade article this week, I’ve put together a delightful collection of 15 Surprisingly Simple Spring Slow Cooker Recipes featuring dishes that are fun, fresh and super easy to put together. A slow cooker can be…
Classic Southern shrimp and grits were originally thought of as a breakfast dish. These days this iconic low country dish has a plethora of variations and is perfectly acceptable to be served at any meal or for any occasion. These Shrimp and Cheddar Grits are a homespun family favorite and always a welcome sight on my…
Spinach dip is one of my all-time favorite make ahead appetizers to prepare. Either the classic spinach dip served chilled or a warm gooey baked version like this Roasted Poblano Spinach Dip. In this recipe, chopped spinach and shallots are combined with roasted poblano peppers, sour cream, cream cheese and mayonnaise to bind it all…
Today On Parade Watergate salad is one of those nostalgic dishes that disappeared from tables at potluck gatherings nationwide for decades. It was all the rage in the mid 70’s with the origin of the whimsical name continuously a source of friendly debate. People were constantly asking; is it a salad or a vintage dessert?…
There’s nothing like starting your day with a big stack of hot Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes dripping with butter and pure maple syrup. Classic buttermilk pancakes are like golden medallions encircled with those crispy edges that makes them impossible to resist. They’re admittedly indulgent yet, perfectly acceptable to be enjoyed first thing in the morning. These pancakes…
This luscious and tangy Homemade Lemon Curd is what citrus dreams are made of. Lemon curd is incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients ideal for serving as a spread for cookies, scones, English muffins or used as a filling for cakes and pies. The bright citrus flavor and fresh lemon zest give it just…
This spectacular Spinach Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is just like the sort you may pay top dollar for when dining out. Crisp baby leaf spinach is topped with crumbled feta cheese, honey glazed pecans, egg, red onion, apple slices, baby portabella mushrooms and plenty of bacon, of course. The homemade honey Dijon vinaigrette drizzled…