Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking
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Ratatouille – not the Disney Version
How did I get lucky enough to have a basket full of gorgeous produce? Because...
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Grilled Peaches with Arugula & Burrata
Overheard at lunch from a friend who loves to cook talking to a self-proclaimed non-cook,...
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Just Peachy
Overheard at lunch from a friend who loves to cook talking to a self-proclaimed non-cook,...
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Chinese Chicken Salad with a Crunch!
Please join me in in declaring that is just plain too hot to cook! But...
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Arugula Pesto
Sometimes you just want to try something a little different for dinner. Summer is a...
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Fresh Squash Casserole
For whatever reason – the squash plants in the garden are producing more than ever...
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Strawberry Dressing
It's strawberry time in Nashville and what a marvelous time that is. Local farmer's markets...
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Lemony Chess Squares
Sometimes you just can't decide! I wanted to make a great dessert for a friend...