Rose Petal Jam

A plate with some food on it

This has been such a fantastic spring for roses. That may not sound like an opening to a food blog but actually there is a story here and of course a recipe. It goes like this; I was sitting outside admiring my roses and reading a kind of boring novel set in a California vineyard.…

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Rosemary Parmesan Crisps

Ingredients 2 c flour 1 c confectioners’ sugar 1 Tbsp rosemary leaves – a nice long stalk from your yard is great, but dried works too 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper – freshly ground is better 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese – not the stuff in a green can 2 sticks butter (1…

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S’mores Brownie Cupcakes

S'mores cupcakes with chocolate bars.

This is not news to anyone; it’s been a vey cold start to 2018! That’s been depressing to my dogs who want to walk, but mostly we’ve been happy to watch the birds clustered around the birdfeeders, do a little reading, attempt post holiday cleanup, catch up with friends, and cook warming meals of soup,…

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Sallie’s Lentil Soup

A bowl of soup with tomatoes and parsley.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 3 ½ cups water 2 ½ cups dried lentils (I use a combination of green and brown – but any lentil will do!) ¼ cup fresh cilantro,…

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Sallie’s Sort of Pimento and Cheese

A bowl of food that is on top of a table.

Ingredients 1 ½  cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 ½ cups freshly grated Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese (You can sub regular for hot pepper for a milder taste) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced or put through a garlic press 1/4 cup chopped olives (or just pimentos if you’re being traditional) 1 tsp…

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Salmon in a Simple Marinade

A plate of food with fish and salad on it.

Ingredients to marinate up to1 lb salmon cut into individual serving pieces 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup white wine (sometimes I swap it up with an equal amount of Jack Daniels when we are grilling fish) optional: 1 Tbsp Asian chili sauce, or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Directions Put…

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Sammy’s Cheese Spread

A bowl of food and crackers on a plate.

Ingredients 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated 5 green onions, thinly sliced (grocery store salad bar) ½ cup slivered almonds 1.5 oz real bacon bits (jar or package) 3 Tbsp minced sundried tomatoes packed in oil (julienned come in jars) 1 Tbsp sherry 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise (I used the canola oil version) Directions Just…

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Sanibel Lemon Cake

Lemon glazed bundt cake with lemon slices.

My mother has been reminiscing about a cake pan and a recipe that goes with it. The pan was easy to find, it was in her refrigerator holding apples. She has always had a talent for repurposing. It’s made of copper and shaped like a shell. The pan was a gift from a friend who…

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Sausage Cranberry Pumpkin Dressing

A bowl of rice and squash on the table.

Ingredients ¾ pound pork sausage 1 14-ounce bag cornbread stuffing mix 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 1 ½ c vegetable broth ¾ c dried cranberries 1 heaping tsp dried sage, or 1/8 c chopped fresh sage 1 c onion, chopped 5 tbsp butter Directions Cook the sausage in a large pan on medium high heat, breaking…

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Scallops with Prosiutto and a Bourbon Honey Glaze

Well, it did actually rain all weekend. I know it was predicted but somehow predictions and Nashville don’t always click. As luck (or stupidity) would have it, I bought some beautiful scallops to grill wrapped in bacon. Grilling was not a possibility Friday night, so I had to get creative. There is a little restaurant…

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