The Tomato Sandwich is a Southern Summer Ritual In the South, summer officially starts with the first tomato sandwich. Whether the tomatoes come from your own backyard or a neighbor’s garden, that first bite marks the beginning of a glorious season of fresh produce. And once it begins, this simple pleasure can become an addiction […]
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Yes, Deviled Eggs are so simple to make and such a treat to eat. – They are absolutely one of America’s favorite foods. Fix them, and your dish will always be the favorite food of any potluck party. A classic deviled egg recipe typically includes: Hard-boiled eggs, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Salt and pepper. Mix the cooked […]
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There’s nothing like Hollandaise to make any day FEEL special. One goal of the things we all enjoy in life… is to always be doing something new… to create a life that’s never boring! — These eggs accomplish that goal! Recipe: Blender Hollandaise Soft poached eggs, Deli ham slices, Fresh tomato slices, Butter and toasted […]
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Food Prep to eat during the week. Start by cooking a pound of ground turkey, seasoned and chopped into small cornels, browned well (set aside). Slice, season, and sauté mushrooms with a splash of wine at the end. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed (set aside). Slice and cook one large onion until […]
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Recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 5 pounds cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 18 cups) 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ¾ teaspoons ground pepper, divided 2 ½ cups fresh parsley ⅔ cup fresh chives 12 cups low-sodium “no-chicken” broth or chicken broth 5 teaspoons white-wine vinegar Directions Preheat oven […]
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Asian Eggplant Salad This sweet-spicy-hot salad of slippery strands of eggplant is always a favorite. Soaking sliced large eggplants in salt water rids them of any bitterness; if you use small Oriental eggplant, you can skip this step. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, about 1 1/4 lbs. OR 4 Oriental eggplants 5 cups water 2 teaspoons […]
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In the South, Tomato Sandwiches are all the thing when the small vegetable gardens start producing those big, red, and delicious tomatoes. Plus if you add to that a slice of Vidalia Onion and a knife loaded with Hellman’s Mayonaise to spread on your bread… you have an open-faced sandwich that is to die-for (in […]
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How to mix cocktails for your party! If you have always wanted to be a bartender, Here is your guide. Simply keep your phone dialed in here to be ready to make the most requested cocktails! You will be the coolest host ever! OLD FASHIONED 4 parts bourbon 2 dashes of bitters 1 sugar […]
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GINGER RABBIT (cocktail) The warm, spiced flavors of bourbon—vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon—shine in this cocktail, where Basil Hayden’s bourbon is complemented by a house-made black tea and star anise-infused syrup, along with fresh ginger. The addition of Creme Yvette, a floral and fruit-forward liqueur, rounds out the drink with a touch of sweetness. Created by […]
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TWO SALADS: Cucumber and Yellow Bell Pepper + Oven-Roasted Chicken Salad TO START.. We made a refreshing chopped Cucumber and Yellow Bell Pepper Salad by dicing both vegetables, then tossing the results with a champagne vinaigrette dressing and topping it all with some black sesame seeds. NEXT… We had a leftover quarter of an oven-roasted […]