Category Archives: Southern

Country Ham Pâté

Country Ham Pâté is a really great recipe for a simple-to-prepare, delightful appetizer spread that can be served on crackers or crusty bread. On a platter with pickled vegetables, it would be a perfect addition to your holiday snacking. 

Posted in Appetizers, Dips and Spreads, Fun Food Friday, Holiday Cooking, Living in Elegant Simplicity, Meats, Picnic Fare, Snacks, Southern | 4 Comments

Bourbon Apricot Pecan Stuffed Pork Roulade

With Thanksgiving approaching in the US, most of us are looking forward to a turkey feast; I’m sure not everyone is a fan of the big birds, though. Here is an alternative for any of you with a turkey aversion: … Continue reading

Posted in Entrée, Holiday Cooking, Living in Elegant Simplicity, Saucy Southerner Recipes, Southern | 9 Comments

Fried Corn Southern-Style Side Dish

Fried Corn is a staple in the South, but the name is misleading. Fried Corn is really fresh corn that is sautéed in bacon fat. This recipe for Fried Corn also includes onion and sweet bell pepper; it’s simple and … Continue reading

Posted in Saucy Southerner Recipes, Side Dishes, Southern, Vegetables | 16 Comments

Peach Sangria

Fresh, ripe, juicy, sticky Southern Peaches will be trickling into grocery stores, farmers’ markets and roadside stands about now, so it’s time for a peachy drink. This Peach Sangria recipe is simple, and so refreshing! The best part? They’ll certainly … Continue reading

Posted in Cocktails, Fun Food Friday, Picnic Fare, Saucy Southerner Recipes, Southern | 2 Comments

Southern-Style Crab Cakes

One of the very best things about heading to the coast for a vacation is the abundance and variety of fresh seafood. This Southern-Style Crab Cake recipe is my own, developed over years of experimenting with various versions. They are … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizers, Entrée, Fish, Living in Elegant Simplicity, Sandwiches, Southern | 9 Comments

Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Meatless Monday)

We’ve got Dogwood Winter headed our way, so I was craving a soup. This Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup is perfect for Meatless Monday; loaded with protein from chickpeas and shelled edamame, it’s got vibrant color and flavor. Not only that, it’s … Continue reading

Posted in Beans, Entrée, Meatless Monday, Saucy Southerner Recipes, Soups, Southern, Stories | 6 Comments

Southern-Style Ham Salad

This Southern-Style Ham Salad recipe will transport you to your childhood. A simple dish made with cooked ham, hard-cooked eggs, dill pickle relish and celery, Ham Salad is a fabulous dip, spread for crackers and, of course, it’s perfect for … Continue reading

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Southern-Style Broccoli Salad

This Southern-Style Broccoli Salad recipe is amazingly simple, so delicious, and is a culinary journey into Southern Tea Rooms. Fresh broccoli, toasted almond slivers, raisins, red onion, celery, and my addition of other dried fruits are all tossed together with … Continue reading

Posted in Fruits, Meatless Monday, Picnic Fare, Salads, Side Dishes, Southern | 6 Comments

New Year’s Appetizer Roundup

It’s New Year’s Eve and I have some last-minute appetizer ideas for you! All of them are really simple to throw together, hearty, delicious, and in the last case filled with good luck for a fabulous new year!

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Cushaw Pie: A Southern Appalachian Tradition with Chantilly Cream

Similar to the pumpkin pie, Cushaw Pie is a Southern Appalachian tradition and is made with the Cushaw Squash. What in the world is a cushaw, you ask? Well, I know you’ve seen them, but perhaps you didn’t know they … Continue reading

Posted in Baking, Desserts, Holiday Cooking, Southern, Sweet Pies | 25 Comments