Raise your hand if you like lemon desserts. . . and a buttery shortbread crust. . .and a sweet oat crumble topping. These Lemon Crumble Bars marry all three for a buttery, tart & tangy, sweet bite. This lemon bar recipes does have a few steps but the end result is worth it. For quicker…
Broccoli-Grape Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing recipe for your next potluck or picnic. This colorful pasta salad is a medley of sweet, tangy, crunchy and salty, thanks to a tangy red vinegar dressing and the addition of toasted pecans and bacon. I reduced the amount of mayonnaise and onion slightly from the original recipe to…
Roasted Harvest Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a healthy and flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving feast! Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? We’re gathering together at my mother-in-law’s house instead of ours, for which I am truly thankful :) and everyone brings a dish or two. I’m always looking for a make-ahead side to add to our…
A delicious spin on the classic pumpkin pie, with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping for your Thanksgiving feast! Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie was one of six drool-worthy desserts, starring the South’s favorite nut, in the “pecan delights” section in the November issue of Southern Living Magazine! Alas, I’m not a fan of pumpkin pie {insert *gasp* here}. . .…
Mini Derby Pies marry pecan pie with chocolate and a touch of Kentucky bourbon for a winning trifecta! This Bluegrass-inspired recipe is just the right size for “the most exciting two minutes in sports” and to accompany your Mint Julep while watching the Kentucky Derby or as an sweet ending for a party or crowd! I used a Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie recipe, dividing the filling to make…
Blue Cheese Crostini with Balsamic-Roasted Grapes is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s worthy of company, but so quick and easy to assemble, you’ll want to treat yourself and enjoy with a glass of wine for cocktail hour! I’ve made this appetizer multiple times, it’s that good and that easy! If you like the flavor of blue cheese you’ll…
The forecast is for chili weather and I’ve been looking for new recipes. I found one for Smoky Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili that I could make in my slow cooker in my January issue of Southern Living magazine which appealed to me for two reasons: 1. I made a new year’s resolution to blow…
I haven’t done much holiday baking this December but did find a new cookie for Santa to sample, Bourbon-Pecan-Gingerbread Cookies! This cookie has a fluffy, muffin-like texture with a bourbon glaze on top! I ended up with more cookies than the recipe called for so there’s plenty to share. They’re also large cookies so one is…
Butternut-Apple Soup is a sweet and savory soup, ideal for fall with butternut squash and apples in season! I’m serving it up with a side of with Cranberry-Cheddar-Pecan Pie Crust Leaves, pie crust leaf “sandwiches” of pecans, cranberries, and cheese! The pie crust leaves are a variation of Cranberry-Pecan Pie Crust Leaves, with the addition of cheddar cheese…
‘Just Peachy’ Crab Salad with Avocado is perfect for a summer appetizer or light dinner and pretty enough to serve company! Summer peaches and creamy avocado are a delicious complement to fresh and naturally sweet crabmeat that has a touch of ocean saltiness! I found this recipe in my search for a salad using summer peaches. I knew this…