Charlotte has been damn cold this January. I am weary of thinking that mixing cherry ChapStick and Chanel lip colour is an innovation in winter makeup. My go-to Southern quickie car window defrost (warm water) only froze the windshield this morning. I know, I should have …
Archives for January 2014
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
The slider is the perfect dish for your Super Bowl menu. It’s small enough to classify as an appetizer, but with several on a plate, they make the perfect entree. Most importantly, you can easily eat a slider with one hand while standing up. Looking for a slider that will easily …
Blood Orange Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
After last week’s Blood Orange White Sangria, Sally had a few leftover blood oranges she needed to use. The result is this Blood Orange Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. Its vibrant orange color will grab your guests’ attention as you serve it over pork, chicken, or roasted potatoes. When …
Fried Oysters
Oysters are one of those foods that you will have an opinion on. You will either love them or hate them. Sally loves them. I on the other hand used to not care for them. I say used to, because this recipe makes the statement, “I hate Oysters” no longer true. While I may not ever …
Blood Orange White Sangria
Is there ever a bad time for Sangria? I think the answer is no. It might be the middle of winter, but there is plenty of fresh citrus that you don’t have to wait until Spring to take advantage of. Whether you need a beverage for the Super Bowl, a drink for your Oscars Party, or …
Split Pea and Bacon Soup
There is soup and then there is comfort soup. Comfort soup is the kind that you crave on a cold winter day. Everyone has a different idea of what their comfort soup is. If a warm bowl of split pea soup is what you hunger for when the weather drops below freezing, then we have a …
Bacon Date and Almond Cheese Log
Cheeseballs and cheese logs are great entertaining appetizers that can be made ahead and easily served at any sized gathering. This cheese log is a nod to the flavors of the classic almond-stuffed date appetizer that you have probably had at a dinner party. It can be made a few …
A Menu For Carolina Panthers Tailgating
College football season has unfortunately passed us by, but for the first time in 5 seasons, I have another football season to cheer for. The NFL playoffs are in full swing and THE CAROLINA PANTHERS ARE IN THE PLAYOFF MIX! Living in Charlotte, Sally and I have become huge …
Turkey Pot Pie Soup
Its cold outside. With the majority of the country experiencing record breaking lows, this is the perfect time of year for a warm comforting bowl of soup. How about a soup that takes a spin on your traditional pot pie? This Turkey Pot Pie Soup has all the flavors of a …