Drumsticks are cheap y’all- and on a hot summer day they really hit the spot with a grapefruit and avocado salad, and a glass of prosecco on the porch. I consider shawarma one of life’s little pantry luxuries. When we lived in Memphis I ate chicken shawarma from an incredible North African restaurant at least…
Recipes
Make a Southern Smoked Sausage Plate this Summer
France has charcuterie boards; the Southern United States has smoked sausage plates. It’s all the same concept, meat, cheese and other adornments artfully placed on a tray of sorts. You’ve probably experienced the culinary delight of charcuterie, but if you’ve never enjoyed a southern style smoked sausage plate this is your sign to make one…
Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Grits
Growing up in the deep south grits have always been a pantry staple. We eat them for breakfast, top them with shrimp and other meat, make them into little cakes serving them as a side- a cheap creative delicacy here. Hole in the wall restaurants have them on their menus and five star gourmet restaurants…
A Summer Apricot Salad
If I were someone who was organized enough to throw a spring dinner party I’d most certainly serve this beautiful apricot salad. But I’m not. So my husband and I enjoy it on the back porch with a glass of prosecco and a splash of St. Germain liqueur. It’s not technically summer yet, but you…
Pancetta & Zucchini Risotto
You’re going to want to pour yourself a nice glass of wine before starting this recipe…
Savory Honey Ham & Cheddar Scones
These savory honey ham and cheddar scones are the perfect Saturday morning treat. They are crispy on the bottom with…
Peach Goat Cheese Galette w. Prosciutto & Thyme
As a southerner peaches are one of my favorite Summer fruits. There’s nothing like visiting…