Recent Recipes

Summer Sweet Corn Pasta Salad

Summers in the South are usually full of Silver Queen Corn, so I always try to get creative with ways to showcase the crop. This is a light pasta that pairs perfectly with grilled fare.

Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Straws

Since my mom is such an expert at making cheese straws, she decided to switch up the traditional cheddar version for a little something different. They turned out amazing!

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing

One of my favorite vegetables, beets are super sweet and make a delicious salad. I serve this for dinner parties on a large platter, family style, and everyone loves it! Georgia’s own Sweet Grass Diary has award winning goat cheeses that always make this dish even more spectacular.

Pickled Shrimp with Hearts of Palm

Probably one of the most requested appetizers in my house, pickled shrimp are a staple at cocktail parties and there are never any leftovers. This popular dish reminds me of the Master’s Golf Tournament because there is always a bowl sitting on the coffee table at my in-laws home.

Mama’s Cheese Straws

At special occasions in our house, cheese straws were served in a little silver bowl next to the bar. My served them at weddings, dinner parties, and of course throughout the holidays. If you have never had a true southern cheese straw, you are missing out on something amazing.

Greek Summer Gazpacho

This recipe is best when tomatoes are at their peek. Gazpacho was always a staple at our house throughout the summer, but I gave my mom’s recipe a little twist with a few of my favorite Mediterranean flavors.

Fried Stuffed Olives

This is an appetizer that seems to always be a conversation starter. How can anything stuffed with cheese and fried not be good?

Butterbean Bruschetta with Country Ham

Butterbeans are very similar to Lima beans and are very popular in the South. This recipes uses them in a puree similar to hummus which also serves as a great dip.

BLT Guacamole

Of course bacon makes everything taste delicious! This spread is also a perfect spread for tomato sandwiches in the heat of the summer.

Bibb Lettuce with Roquefort Vinaigrette

A classic blue cheese vinaigrette makes a simple salad into something spectacular.

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