Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

A plate of food with shrimp, broccoli and sweet potato.

Fast and Festive Shrimp Dinner

It’s almost Christmas and unfortunately (for me at least) that means eating things like ham...
A bowl of soup with cream and basil leaves.

Butternut Squash Soup With a Kick

The best way to warm up on a chilly night is with a nice warm...
A plate of food on the ground next to flowers.

Lemony Chess Squares

Sometimes you just can’t decide! I wanted to make a great dessert for a friend...
A plate of food with meat, cheese and strawberries.

Berry Pretty

It’s strawberry time in Nashville and what a marvelous time that is. Local farmer’s markets...
A plate of food with salmon and potatoes.

Honey and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

It’s a perfect pairing – peaches and salmon especially when you add a honey bourbon...
A plate with broccoli and a cup of cheese.

Warm Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredient 2 cups white American cheese (I think you could use a mild cheddar or...
A plate of cookies on a table next to a bottle of wine.

Benne Seed Wafers

Ingredients 1 stick butter, softened ¾ cup brown 1 egg ½ tsp vanilla 2 tsp...
Two glasses of wine with orange slices on them.

Hot Honey Mulled Wine

Ingredients 1 bottle red wine 5 Tbsp honey (taste and add more if you like)...
A bowl of peanuts on a table next to a towel.

Fried Black-eyed Peas Snack

Ingredients Canned Black-eyed Peas (2 cans is a nice snack size for about 8 people)...
A bowl of dip with chips and a plant on a table.

Roasted Green Onion and Blue Cheese Dip

3 bunches of green onions, washed and trimmed (ends off) Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese...