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Honey Spiced Almonds

10/20/2026
Hi friends, I took a break from blogging (not cooking) for the summer. But as...
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Shrimp salad with heirloom tomatoes and arugula

Shrimp and Tomato Salad

06/12/2026
It’s only June and already as hot as – well, August. It’s off and on...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups / Seafood
Ricotta, grains, and buttermilk in refrigerator.

Couscous Salad

03/28/2026
I am trying to be more thoughtful about using leftovers, as it appears there are...
Salads & Soups
Fireplace with logs and foil-wrapped items.

Fire Baked Potatoes

02/25/2026
I’m going to say that, as awful as the Nashville ice storm continues to be,...
Vegetables and Sides
Cookies with icing on a baking sheet.

Lemon Scones with Raspberries and Blueberries

02/09/2026
What to cook first?  The recent Nashville ice storm has unleashed a variety of touching stories,...
Bread and Breakfast / Food Blog
Chicken stew with beans and corn cooking.

Chicken Chili with Hominy

01/18/2026
Hi friends, after a holiday break, I’m ready to plan some delicious recipes to share...
Entree / Food Blog / Poultry
Meatballs with sauce and cream on plate.

Ricotta Meatballs

09/24/2025
What says Sunday Night comfort food better than Spaghetti and Meatballs? When I was growing...
Beef / Entree / Food Blog
Baked enchiladas with melted cheddar and beans

Enchiladas Made Easy

08/28/2025
This August has been so hot that our dinners have mostly consisted of something that...
Beef / Entree / Food Blog / Poultry
Shrimp salad with toasted bread on plate.

Shrimp Salad with Sourdough Bruschetta

08/07/2025
When people talk about the dog days of summer, I am confused. I can barely...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups / Seafood
Romaine wedge salad with egg halves

Roquefort Dressing – The Old-Fashioned Kind  

07/29/2025
Most Saturday mornings, my mom made Roquefort Dressing for that evening when my aunts and...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups