Monthly Archives: March 2012

Sweet Green Pea Salad

Posted on March 26, 2012 by P~

Pea salad has been a favorite of mine for, well, just about forever. Not only is this salad super simple to prepare, it is so delicious!  Sweet peas, hard-cooked eggs, red onions and bacon all combine with a mayonnaise/yogurt dressing. … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Chicken Dip (Lightened Up)

Posted on March 23, 2012 by P~

It’s National Chip and Dip Day…and, well, you know how I love a reason to celebrate anything food related! And since Friday nights have been a sort of traditional appetizer night in the Saucy household, I thought how perfect it would … Continue reading →

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Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes with Kale)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by P~

I really hadn’t intended to publish this recipe, but I posted this picture on The Saucy Southerner facebook page and got a request from my friend, Denise, for the recipe. Colcannon: mashed potatoes with kale, as sauced up by yours … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Cake

Posted on March 22, 2012 by P~

Hummingbird Cake, so sweet it’s said to attract the lovely little birds to feed on it. It is a Southern tradition…and really, I don’t find it horribly sweet at all.  It’s like banana bread…as cake…with pineapple and cinnamon and nutmeg. … Continue reading →

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Black and Blueberry Rosemary Pie with Sweetened Rosemary Pâte Brisée

Posted on March 19, 2012 by P~

Black and blueberry pie…with rosemary…enclosed in a sweetened rosemary pâte brisée lattice top…brushed with butter and sprinkled with sanding sugar.  Wait, what’s that I hear?  Oh, even the birds are singin’!  

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Chicken Pot Pie (with Rosemary Pâte Brisée)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by P~

Happy Pi(e) Day!  In honor of this national day of Pi(e)dom, this is the first of two Pi(e) Day installments.  I’m starting with the savory tonight…Chicken Pot Pie with a Rosemary Pâte Brisée (fancy for butter pastry).  Disclaimer: This isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Irish Stew

Posted on March 13, 2012 by P~

This.  This stew is so darned good!  Another, and probably last, in my prepare-you-to-bust-out-the-Irish posts for Saint Patrick’s Day. While I have made this stew with ground lamb, you can substitute beef.  But, don’t.  The lamb just makes it! 

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Liebster Blog Award

Posted on March 11, 2012 by P~

“Liebster” is a German word meaning dearest, beloved or favorite.  The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to other bloggers – intended to showcase exceptional blogs. And, bust my buttons, The Saucy Southerner has been chosen as a recipient…

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Potato Leek Spinach Soup

Posted on March 10, 2012 by P~

Colcannon (mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage) and Potato Leek Soup are both traditional Irish dishes. In honor of the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day, I decided to combine the two…with my own twist, using spinach.  

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Herb Guinness Bread – The Easiest Bread EVER

Posted on March 8, 2012 by P~

So, you’ve always wanted to make bread. But you are afraid. Bread has failed you in the past, or you don’t think you can?  You can, I tell you! This is the easiest bread EVER! Hot out of your oven … Continue reading →

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