Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

Coleslaw salad with tomato and serving spoons.

Honey Cole Slaw Dressing

05/23/2022
Listen up fellow cooks – you do not – I repeat do not need to...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups
Bacon and raspberry french toast on a blue plate.

Desperation Dinner Sandwich

04/25/2022
It’s that time of year when the garden needs all your time and so do...
Food Blog / Pizza and Sandwiches
Chocolate cake with whipped cream and raspberries.

Cake Time

04/07/2022
A friend asked me to delightful impromptu dinner party last week – you know the...
Desserts / Food Blog
Red sauce simmering in pot with spoon.

Marinara Sauce

03/15/2022
Have you missed me? I’ve missed writing this blog but had to shut down a...
Food Blog / Pasta
Ice cream with caramel sauce and strawberry.

Let Them Eat Caramel Sauce — in 10 Minutes

02/08/2022
If company is coming and I don’t know what to serve for dessert, I make...
Condiments & Salsas / Desserts / Food Blog
Pink jars of homemade salad dressing.

Raspberry Salad Dressing

02/01/2022
I don’t care one bit if Valentine’s is dubbed a “Hallmark Holiday”. It’s a great...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups
Grilled beef skewers with vegetables and rice.

Flank Steak and THE Marinade

01/20/2022
Taking a break between the rain and snow prompted us to fire up the grill....
Beef / Condiments & Salsas / Entrees / Food Blog
Golden crust quiche in a white dish.

Lobster Quiche

12/29/2021
The holiday madness has moved on (hasn’t it?). After a year of stress and missing...
Entrees / Food Blog / Seafood
Apple crisp in a white ramekin.

Apple Cheese Pudding

11/23/2021
Side dishes can be a bother. Not for those who get to eat them but...
Food Blog / Vegetables and Sides
Pasta with meat sauce and parmesan cheese.

Slow Braised Beef Ragu

11/13/2021
The leaves have turned, the temperature is dropping, and rain is in the forecast. That...
Beef / Entrees / Food Blog