Pecan Praline Sweet Potato Casserole Our private label Pecan Praline Honey Pecan butter is a great addition to many things other than just spreading on toast or biscuits. You can stir it into oatmeal, use as a glaze on roasted root vegetables, on top of baked sweet potatoes in their jackets, and also mix it into mashed sweet potatoes. For … Read More
Sweet & Sour Braised Red Cabbage
Red wine and red wine vinegar help to keep the cabbage a bright red. Yield: 6-8 servings 1 large red cabbage (about 2 lbs) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large yellow onion, diced ¼” 2 large tart green apples, peeled, cored, and diced ½” ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 cup beef broth ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 2 … Read More
Savannah Tomato Sandwiches
Plump, ripe tomatoes are one of the surest signs of summer. The Forsyth Farmers market here in Savannah has had vendors with all manner of multi-colored orbs ranging from small single-bite tomatoes to those the size of soft balls. Friends of mine recently visited a u-pick farm where they could pick 5 gallon buckets for just $8/bucket. Their offer to … Read More
No Boil Noodles
Whether it be cookware stores or grocery stores, the marketing folks are hard at work trying to make us think we “have to have” a certain something to make our lives easier. If you’ve ever joined me for one of my cooking classes that I conduct each month here in Savannah you know too well that I like to rail … Read More
Reviving Wilted Vegetables, Greens & Herbs
If you’re having problems keeping greens plump and crisp, or have wilted herbs, you can revive them by simply soaking in cold water.
Gremolata – Add a Spark of Flavor!
I love the cooler weather of fall. It puts me in the mood to cook! There’s something about a cool, crisp breeze and overcast skies that puts me in the mood to just spend the day in the kitchen. Another reason I love fall is because of the heartier richer flavors that emerge again…winter squashes, pungent baking spices like cinnamon … Read More
Wildly Delicious
People often presume that because I’m a chef I cook all kinds of amazing meals at home. I love food and cooking but when it comes to cooking for myself I want something that is quick. Mushrooms, both fresh and dried are a great ingredient to keep on hand for quick meals or easy entertaining. [picapp src=”b/5/c/8/Shiitake_mushrooms_Lentinula_d334.jpg?adImageId=4879214&imageId=5102519″ width=”380″ height=”303″ /] … Read More