St. Patrick’s Day is made for bread with oats, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Guinness. I mean, really, don’t you think? You need something a little heavy to ground your belly amidst all the merriment, drinking and celebration. I have a solid Irish heritage that allows me to drink to my heart’s content, but it is [...]
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In the South, we know everything is better with a little buttermilk and biscuits are no exception. I made these miniature babies as an appetizer style biscuit to use with pimento cheese, apple butter and other spreads. You can use this same recipe for larger biscuits, but the small size allows for extra flaky texture [...]
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My friend recently made an amazing White Chili (whose recipe I will post soon), and I was in charge of bringing the cornbread for the dinner party. I made a Mild and Hot variety to suit everyone’s tastes. The base of this cornbread is slightly sweet and sets off the savory ingredients wonderfully. Be careful [...]
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I finally did it! After 2 months of experimenting I finally made a delicious biscuit. I have struggled with biscuits for many years and never seemed to be able to get the right rise out of the biscuit. But finally after adjusting ingredients, kneading, rolling, watching every tutorial online imaginable and eating a few flat [...]
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These tasty little corn cakes are yummy, buttery heaven. They make the perfect accompaniment to soups and beef dishes. I served mine with Beef Tips and Egg Noodles. You can cook these corn cakes in Olive Oil instead of Butter, but the salty crispiness of the buttery edges really makes these cakes perfect. Leftover corn [...]
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What makes it easier to eat healthy, leafy greens than a little cheese, dough, garlic and butter? Not much I’d say. These little savory rolls really hit the spot and are wonderful when served with pasta or salad, particularly a little Caprese (Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil) salad. This really is a simple dish with a [...]
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Warm banana bread with melting butter – is there anything more homey? The smell alone is enough to make your mouth water. I’ve been making this banana bread for over 10 years, and have made a number of modifications and additions during that time. It is a great recipe though I’m sure I’ll think of [...]
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These lemon blueberry scones are the perfect start to the morning, a great break for a refreshing mid-afternoon snack or a tasty after dinner dessert. They have a light, tangy kick and are perfect with a little butter, lemon curd or lavender blueberry jelly. I purchased a wonderful Lavender Blueberry Jelly from Scott County Lavender [...]
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Cornbread is a staple in the South. And a recipe made with Buttermilk is even better. Cornbread is a quick and easy dish to make, and is a great accompaniment to almost any meal. Cornbread is at its best if you have a properly seasoned cast iron skillet, muffin pan or corn stick pan. Lodge [...]
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When I visited Ireland one of my favorite foods was the lovely brown bread served in the pubs with stew. I will admit up-front that making bread is not my greatest strength in the kitchen. But I’ve perfected the below recipe and it is fail proof, even for me. It is moist and delicious, and [...]
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