Taylor and I fell in love with making kabobs while testing recipes for The Southern Tailgating Cookbook. Skewered grilled meat and vegetables can be an appetizer, a full meal, or a grab and go bite. This versatile dish is perfect for tailgates, picnics, or cocktail parties. Feel … [Read more…]
Taylor knows how much I love my basic recipes. Imagine a cheese spread recipe that you can freely adapt to suit your mood or the specific tastes of a friend or family member. It is fun to be creative with flavor when you know with absolute certainty that the recipe is going to … [Read more…]
Stone ground yellow corn grits are yummy and comforting. Pimiento cheese made with extra sharp cheddar and flavored with worcestershire, dijon mustard and cayenne is one of our favorite dips and sandwich spreads. Taylor was commenting about our lack of Winter tailgating … [Read more…]
Rich, roasted, burnished, buttery, salted pecans are a cocktail hour staple in the South. Growing up, I remember grabbing handfuls of salted butter baked pecans when the grownups were occupied with their toddies and happy hour conversations. Pecan halves were slow roasted with … [Read more…]
After baking several sheet pans of Basic Salt and Pepper Roasted Chicken Breasts, Taylor and I were ready to make (and consume) some Classic Chicken Salad. Great on a spoon, in a sandwich or warm in a casserole dish, this chicken salad has been a family staple for years. … [Read more…]