Did you know that sweet potatoes aren’t just orange? You can find them in purple and white as well! When Sally brought home a bag of these multi-colored sweet potatoes, there was one thing on her mind. A sweet potato and country ham hash perfect for tailgating during a noon …
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Original Red Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Upon my arrival in Lafayette, I relaxed into the familiar embrace of South Louisiana humidity. In less than 30 miles I was transported to a world unchanged by mixed use zoning and familiar neon signs. I passed through the gate house and onto Avery Island. Past swamps and marshes …
Buttery Brioche Rolls
These Buttery Brioche rolls are the perfect roll for a summer slider. Here are a few different ways that you can enjoy a Buttery Brioche slider this summer. If you are grilling, these rolls are great with grilled pork tenderloin or with a slider sized burger patty. Taking …
Elegant Cauliflower Puree
Cauliflower is an interesting word. I can pronounce it correctly in polite conversation. When my brain is on auto pilot, I pronounce it, “Collie flower.” Lately, to keep me safe from embarrassment, I mentally morph back to the 4th grade, and pronounce it, “chou- fleur” (meaning …
Buttermilk Biscuits with Country Ham, Red Eye Gravy and Molasses
Taylor’s great grandmother, Elizabeth Hancock James could flat cook. She was a little girl in upstate South Carolina when her mother passed away. Raised thereafter by the family cook, Mama J’s collard greens were the best I have ever eaten. Salty country ham and sweet potlikker …
All-Purpose Pan Rolls
When looking for a lifetime baked good partner, it is easy to overlook the humble yeast roll. Face it, they are not exactly the pin up dolls of the food blog world. Forget embellishing them with ganache, salted caramel or edible glitter. Pan rolls are not food porn. All-Purpose …
Blackberry Blueberry Muffins with Blood Orange Icing
Happy Valentine’s Day! Earlier in the week, Sally shared with you a recipe that is great for a Valentine who prefers the savory to the sweet. Today, we have a recipe that will appeal to any taste buds. Why not extend your Valentine’s Day into the weekend? These Blackberry …
Bacon Bourbon Polenta Hearts
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. Have you decided what to do for your Valentine? My valentine is a big fan of chocolate, especially when peanut butter is involved, so I know exactly what to do. In this sugar filled holiday, what do you do if your valentine lacks a sweet …
Blonde Macaroni and Cheese
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 …
Bacon and Chipotle Gouda Cornbread Croutons
A crouton isn’t limited to the buttered sourdough square you are probably most used to. A homemade crouton can be made out of any bread and is an easy way to pack a ton of flavor into an item that won’t take up too much space when traveling. These Bacon and Chipotle Gouda …










