Lunch Box: Lentil Minestrone
It’s finally soup season and one of my favorites is this week’s hearty lentil minestrone. Although the list of ingredients is somewhat long, everything is available at the supermarket and the soup...
View ArticleSweet Tooth: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
The holiday baking season is almost upon us, and although pumpkin pie is ever-present at our Thanksgiving table, we always try to have something with a chocolate kick for those who don’t think it’s...
View ArticleAppetizers for Thanksgiving: pepper jelly, cheddar and pecan spread
If you’re like me, you plan all the major components of your Thanksgiving spread in detail – the salads, sides, turkey and desserts – but the appetizer for the Thanksgiving meal is usually an...
View ArticleHoliday Helper: Egg and Cheese "Souffle"
When it comes to the usual sausage and cheese breakfast casserole I think we’ve all “been there, done that.” So I’ve come up with a sausage-free version that’s simpler to prepare than the classic but...
View ArticleSunday gravy doesn't have to be a chore
Sunday gravy is an Italian-American red sauce that’s chock-full of meats. My husband, Bond, and I have been making it for years as a Sunday afternoon labor of love. Prepared the traditional way, this...
View ArticleLunch Box: Pancake and Sausage Muffins
I love the pigs in a blanket served at pancake shops. A light and fluffy pancake wrapped around a link of breakfast sausage drizzled with maple syrup is a great combination of savory and sweet. This...
View ArticleBiscotti offers tasty options
It’s cookie baking season, and this week I’m baking up the crisp Italian cookies called biscotti. Making biscotti from scratch has always been a bit of work. Besides measuring out the ingredients, the...
View ArticleTom's Con Queso is the perfect dip
Pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and cookies at Christmas are pretty common traditions. But my husband’s family has a not-so-common tradition that my father-in-law, Tom Calloway, started many years ago....
View ArticleSunday Supper: Three Meals from Two Chickens
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lower your grocery bill, there are several strategies you can employ. First, plan your menus based on what you have in the freezer and pantry and then take a...
View ArticleLunch Box: Island Chicken Soup
When the winter doldrums set in, I like to turn up the heat in the kitchen with dishes that take me on a culinary journey to the islands. This week’s Island Chicken Soup is a winter warmer that isn’t...
View ArticleChicken Pepperoni Bake super easy to make
When it gets close to the Super Bowl, I start to crave all things “appetizer,” so next week I’ll share my friend Lauren Spivey’s recipe for a delicious pizza dip to help you plan your festivities. In...
View ArticleLauren's Pizza Dip
One dish that someone usually brings to our annual Super Bowl party is pizza dip. It’s a party favorite that’s as simple as spreading a block of cream cheese in a pie plate, topping with pizza sauce,...
View ArticleSausage, Green Chile and Egg Bake
Eggs aren’t just for breakfast and this week I’m using eggs in a delicious Sausage, Green Chile and Egg Bake that can be served any time. It’s perfect to serve as an after-church brunch or light...
View ArticleMeatloaf goes Mexican
Meatloaf is old-time comfort food, but it doesn’t have to be boring. This week I’m giving meatloaf a South-of-the-Border spin in my Mini Mexican Meatloaves. The secret to these meatloaves is replacing...
View ArticleChicken Piccata Pasta
Our son headed off to college last year and our daughter is soon to follow behind him. With her busy schedule, there are quite a few occasions when I’m just cooking for two. This has been a difficult...
View ArticleCheddar-Nut Salad good for hearty lunch or light supper
When I grew up in central Florida, there was a chain restaurant that served one of my favorite salads. Crisp lettuce was tossed with a combination of cheeses and nuts and tossed with vinaigrette...
View ArticleBLT becomes quick pasta dish
If you love BLT sandwiches and pasta, this week’s recipe is for you. I’ve taken most of the components of the classic sandwich and turned it into a quick and easy main dish pasta that’s perfect for a...
View ArticleQuick corn salsa full of flavor
If you’re looking to add a cool and quick last-minute appetizer to your Independence Day menu, this week’s recipe for Quick Corn Salsa will be a welcome addition. The recipe is quick because it starts...
View ArticlePressing sandwich melds flavors
If you’re in a sandwich rut, this week’s Pressed Ciabatta Sandwiches will revive your tired lunchbox. The sandwiches also make a nice, cool summer supper. The secret to the sandwiches is an overnight...
View ArticleKarin Calloway: Turtle pie offers cool, creamy treat
One of my favorite desserts is frozen turtle pie. It is often as simple as a chocolate crust filled with chocolate ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce and chopped walnuts. However, when I was a...
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