Cookies, Bars & Brownies, Spring
Strawberry-Rhubarb Filled Lemon Cookies
Depending on your location in the U.S. of A., rhubarb season starts in late March or April. Here in the Mid-South, my rhubarb plant is coming into its own. Peak picking begins in May. If you've followed this...
Libations, Winter
Hot Chocolate Two Ways
When the mercury dips below cold, a steamy cup of liquid chocolate is in order--homemade hot cocoa mix or decadent dessert-like drinking chocolate. You decide.
Dinner Favorites, Fall, Seasonal, Soups & Stews
Next Day Turkey Soup with Homemade Noodles
Holiday turkey leftovers, veg, herbs and homemade egg noodles create the ultimate comfort food sure to warm your soul and stomach.
Fall, Pies, Seasonal
Traditional Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Bourbon Whipped Cream
Silky, spiced pumpkin pie is perfectly cooked in a flaky crust and is topped with a vanilla bourbon whipped cream. Holiday partnerships never tasted sweeter!
Dinner Favorites, Fall, Gardening & Canning, Gluten-Free, Miscellaneous, Soups & Stews, Summer
End of Season Sauces–Salsa Verde & Marinara
Tomatoes taking over? Tame them with green tomato Salsa Verde or sun-ripened Marinana Sauces. Both are versatile in a variety of ways like Chili Verde Pork or with your favorite cooked pasta or pizza recipe.
Dinner Favorites, Quick Breads, Soups & Stews, Winter
Texas Style Chili (No Beans)
No frills. No magical fruit. All beef and succulently spicy! Serve this Texas style chili with a side of cornbread.
Dinner Favorites, Sides, Winter
New Year’s Southern Style Supper
Increase your New Year's luck with two traditional Southern sides--velvety, vinegary and slightly spicy Southern-Style Collard Greens and creamy, smokey Black-Eyed Peas. Serve with warm cornbread and succulent ham slices!
Libations, Winter
Hot Gingerbread Bourbon
When those winter temps start to take a dip, sip this spiced Hot Gingerbread Bourbon drink! Use your favorite bourbon in this recipe (or rum!) when you need a warm nip.
Fall, Soups & Stews, Winter
Sausage and Collard Soup
Hearty, healthy and speedy, this sausage and collard soup will warm you up on a chilly weeknight! Increase the heat in it by using spicy Italian sausage, if desired.









