Cheesecake is not just for dessert anymore! Savory additions like a creamy herb cheese, chicken, and smokey spices transform this cheesecake into a main course star of the dinner table. While toppings vary, I prefer to use the end of the season tomatoes to whip up a sweet and tangy tomato jam and a sprinkle…Continue Reading “Savory Chicken Cheesecake”
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with these essential recipes! The month of May is just loaded with so many great occasions to celebrate. In my opinion, May is the initial start to summer; and that means sharing some refreshing cocktails outdoors with friends, and of course, some great food. Cinco de Mayo embodies both of those great…Continue Reading “Celebrate Cinco De Mayo”
Collard Green Gratin INGREDIENTS: Serves 6-8 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch collard greens 2 cups beef stock 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon salt…Continue Reading “Collard Green Gratin”
Roasted butternut squash with a southwest twist features a spicy, robust filling of peppers, kale, and beef. Topped with cheese and a squeeze of lime these squash are a fun twist on a traditional enchilada without all that guilt. RECIPE: SOUTHWESTERN BUTTERNUT SQUASH INGREDIENTS: serves 4-6 2-3 medium butternut squash 1 pound ground beef 1…Continue Reading “Southwestern Butternut Squash”
I have been making a ton of Eggplant Parmesan this summer and finally got the recipe just right for y’all! Eggplant parmesan is everything cheesy and good in the universe. Crispily fried eggplant layers with a variety of cheeses, and a rich meaty sauce. Meat, not your thing? Skip it all together and use a…Continue Reading “Eggplant Parmesan”
RECIPE: SAUSAGE AND Apple Mac N’ CHEESE Ingredients: serves 6-8 1 pound mild sausage 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped sage 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 apple, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds elbow pasta 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 tablespoons butter This prompts mouthsofthesouth.com purchase viagra an assortment…Continue Reading “Sausage and Apple Mac N’ Cheese”
I’ve been dieting, and it’s boring, to say the least. I love some healthy food, but sometimes I just want a damn taco. Luckily, to get me through this healthy phase I have lots of fresh veggies from my garden. One being zucchini. LOTS OF ZUCCHINI. Let’s face it. Zucchini is great and all, but…Continue Reading “Stuffed Zucchini”
I don’t know about you, but when I think of the forest; pasta most certainly doesn’t come to mind. But apparently, in the Food Network Star “All-Terrain Eats” dining room forest pasta is all the rage. The word to most effectively describe this dining experience is “experiential”. If you watched episode three; you are well…Continue Reading “Roasted Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pasta”
Itty, bitty bites of fresh cucumber feel right at home with a smear of cream cheese that’s whipped with a few chives all assembled on a nice square of oven-baked bread. A delightful appetizer that is ready in no time with zero cooking involved. RECIPE: makes 10 bites 10 slices cucumber 10 cubes of fresh…Continue Reading “Cucumber-Chive Bites”
Take advantage of all those bright, cheerful squash blooms exploding all over the garden by whipping up a tasty filling and frying them up. Squash blossoms are ideal for stuffing with all kinds of fillings like cheese or herbs and can be topped with any variety of complimentary toppings such as honey or bacon. The…Continue Reading “Honey-Brie Squash Blossoms”