Butternut Squash Pasta Bake with whole Cranberries and Brie Serves 6 Preheat the oven to 350°F 1 cup whole fresh cranberries 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1⁄2 cup dry red wine 2 tbsp butter Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tbsp extra-virgin […]
“Made On A Hot Texas Day” Peach Fried Pies Sue Rainey, Pottsboro, TX | 2nd Place–Southern Comfort Food 1 T. cornstarch 1 T. butter ¾ c. sugar Sugar for sprinkling 3 c. chopped peaches Oil for frying Mix cornstarch and sugar; add to peaches and […]
Add fruits, veggies to meals for plant-forward nutrition Family Features Tangy Kale Slaw with Cilantro & Honey | Serves 6 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro leaves, washed and chopped 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 […]
Blueberry Pie Bars | Makes 9 These bars are a cross between pie, muffins and bars! They have all the delicious tasty flavors of each rolled into one handheld treat! This is perfect for the morning, afternoon or night! CRUST 1½ cups all-purpose flour […]
Potato Salad with Bacon and Parsley | Serves 6 From “Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking (Time Home Entertainment). 1 1⁄2 pounds new potatoes (about 15) Kosher salt and black pepper 4 slices bacon 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons […]
Citrus, Shrimp, & Quinoa Salad Serves 4 | 20 mins Sicilian orange salads with black olives are a staple of mine in the winter when citrus is at its peak, but they certainly aren’t a whole meal. This citrus salad, however, is satisfying complete, combining […]
The Four Seasons Salad | Serves 4 This recipe is for my super chic, classy, champagne-loving, and hostess-with-the-mostest friend, Janae. She asked me for a “go-to” salad that she can serve for any occasion or holiday when entertaining. I came up with the idea to […]
Jambalaya is one of the more beloved dishes in Louisiana, where locals know there’s a difference between Cajun jambalaya and Creole jambalaya. Creole jambalaya, such as the following recipe from Neal Corman and Chris Peterson’s “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press) includes tomatoes […]
Minty Chocolate Cheesecake This cheesecake reminds me of Christmas — chocolate and mint! Two great flavors to savor next to a warm fire. Preheat oven to 350°F . 9-inch cheesecake pan, ungreased, or springform pan with 3-inch sides, greased Crust 11⁄2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie […]
Quick Beef Stew | Serves: 4 When there’s a chill in the air and you don’t have the time or inclination to cook, you can still get an amazingly flavorful beef stew on the table in under an hour. I take a few clever shortcuts […]