Monthly Archives: April 2012

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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! 

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Perfect Egg Poaching

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 … Continue reading

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Spanakopita – Spinach Pie

We can thank Greeks for this amazing savory pie made with spinach and encrusted in phyllo.  It is a favorite in the Saucy household year round, but especially at Easter.  This same filling and phyllo can be transformed into an … Continue reading

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Townsend Herb and Wildflower Day

Herb and Wildflower Day, sponsored by the Blount Partnership and the Smoky Mountain Visitor’s Bureau, is tomorrow, April 7, 2012. I’ll be at the Visitor’s Center tomorrow at 11:30 for a “Cooking with Herbs” session for Herb and Wildflower Day. … Continue reading

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