For YEARS now, I’ve been hearing about Tam Hodge’s infamous Tamolasses Cookies. My friend Brandi has been making them for her family for a while, and she boldly claimed that they were “the best cookie recipe ever.” This is a woman with a LOT of great recipes, so I was intrigued when she made this […]
September 14, 2011
Looking for a creative way to use those end-of-season fresh tomatoes? I tried this healthy, easy-to-make salad the other night and it was a HUGE hit! Serve either as a main course or as a side. INGREDIENTS 2 (8 oz) packages of refrigerated, cheese-filled tortellini (I used the whole wheat version.) 1/2 cup olive oil […]
September 8, 2011
There’s not much better than buying a carton of fresh blackberries at the farmer’s market in the summertime, or better yet, picking them yourselves. Blackberry cobbler is the best way to eat them. I grew up eating all kinds of cobblers– this is my favorite blackberry cobbler recipe of all I’ve tasted. INGREDIENTS […]
August 26, 2011
Strawberries are plentiful right now and this easy salad makes a fantastic side with your main course- or add chicken and turn it into a main course salad! The sweetness of the strawberries and tartness of the dressing make an unexpectedly delicious combination INGREDIENTS 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn (or a large salad bowl full) […]
August 17, 2011
I made this salad a few years ago with fresh shrimp during a trip to the beach and it has become a summer beach staple. Often, we have it twice during the week that we’re at the beach- It’s that good! Make this salad with fresh-off-the-boat shrimp or make it with defrosted shrimp from the […]
July 19, 2011
This fruit nut bread is FULL OF WIN, as far as I’m concerned. It’s chock full of carrots, peaches, and pecans, it only calls for a cup of sugar, and my kids LOVE it. (The adults do, too.) Victory! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon […]
July 13, 2011
The next time you’re looking for a way to keep your little ones occupied, get out the cookbooks! I keep a small selection of kids’ cookbooks on a kitchen shelf that’s in easy reach of both my children, and I’m amazed by how often they will take out a book, gaze longingly at its photos […]
July 7, 2011
If you’re seeing bags of vidalia onions in the grocery right now, consider yourself lucky- they’re a rare seasonal treat! There are lots of different ways to prepare them, but one of our favorites is unbelievably simple and magically delicious. INGREDIENTS: 2 Vidalia Onions 1 Tablespoon of butter, divided 2 beef bouillon cubes or 1 […]
July 5, 2011
This recipe is low in carbs, but high in quality and flavor. I served it the other night as a decadent, no-guilt dinner for two, and we couldn’t believe how delicious it was. It seriously could be served in a 4-star restaurant. Even better, it only takes about 15 minutes to make, from start to […]
June 30, 2011
