Spinach Asparagus Tart
Elegant, simple, delicious…and ready in minutes…this Spinach Asparagus tart would be a beautiful appetizer, cut into small pieces, or as a side-dish for a meal. I can imagine serving this at our next brunch or dinner party. Continue reading
Shrimp and Grits...Garlic Cheese Grits...
Shrimp and Grits is a gift to us all from the low country region of coastal South Carolina and Georgia. While the dish has been elevated to upscale dining across the country, originally it was a simple preparation by fishermen for breakfast or lunch on their shrimp boats. Fresh shrimp were cooked in bacon fat and served over grits for a hearty, humble meal. Continue reading
Spicy Buttermilk Yogurt Ranch Style Dressing
I rarely buy bottled dressings any longer, as I much prefer to make my own healthier versions. This one is made with buttermilk and Greek yogurt as the base and is modeled on Ranch Dressing. Continue reading
Minted Greek Yogurt
Years ago, when I was trying to figure out a nice light fruit dip for a party, I came up with this minted yogurt; this was before Greek yogurt became readily available. The Greek yogurt makes it even better. Continue reading
Mint Juleps
There’s nothing like the first Saturday in May for a Kentuckian to stir the traditions and the heartstrings. Conjecture might equate that sentimentality to the consumption of the favorite beverage of the day, the Mint Julep. But it runs deeper than a drink, it’s Derby Day…the Run for the Roses, and Kentucky voices, raised in song, reminisce about their Old Kentucky Home prior the The Race. Continue reading
The Kentucky Hot Brown
When I gave my heart to a Kentucky boy, I also married the rich traditions of the Bluegrass State. For instance, not a Derby Day goes by that I don’t polish up a couple Julep cups, crush up some ice and make a minty simple syrup to mix up with bourbon just in time to cry real tears over the playin’ of My Old Kentucky Home before The Race. The Run for the Roses…the Kentucky Derby. Continue reading
Southwest Baked Spaghetti
Sometimes an innocent comment is all it takes for an idea to be born. That’s just what happened with this idea for Southwest Baked Spaghetti…the flavors of Tex-Mex in a tomato sauce, tossed with angel hair pasta and cheese and baked… Continue reading
Crash Hot Potatoes
Crash Hot Potatoes…crazy name, right? New potatoes, cooked until fork tender and mashed flat, they look like they’ve been in a crash alright. But they are then covered in olive oil and herbs and salt and pepper and crisped, yes crisped (I just love crisp) in the oven! I love these potatoes. And so you shall…as everyone before you who has tried them… Continue reading
Cheesecake with Blackberry-Rosemary-Balsamic Reduction
Today is my blogiversary as The Saucy Southerner, so what better way to celebrate than with cake? How about with Cheesecake? Topped with the most amazing blackberry, rosemary, balsamic reduction? I say, let’s all eat cake! Continue reading
From this...
...to this. Perfectly poached eggs.
Perfectly poached eggs have been an illusive creature for me. I cannot even begin to tell you how many different techniques I have tried in my quest for reliably perfect pouches of poach.
Finally, I have hit on the method that really is fool-proof and perfect every time. And trust me, since I found this one, I’ve been going through eggs faster than that bunny known around spring time.
