This recipe is a perfect summer dish, full of succulent shrimp, crunchy cucumber and onion, tangy feta, and spiced perfectly with dill and parsley. It can be served either chilled or at room temperature. Best of all, it makes a lot, so a little bit of cooking time ensures you’ll have enough for a crowd…
Quick, easy, and delicious meals are just what I like to prepare on a busy evening after a long day at work. Asparagus squares take less than 30 minutes to prepare and require very few ingredients. I adapted this recipe from one I’d clipped from the August 2002 issue of Southern living. Asparagus Squares…
My friend and running partner, Suzanne, recently shared a wonderful black eye pea chili recipe with me. We chatted about the recipe as we ran through the woods and she convinced me that I might actually like black eye peas. I wasn’t sure, but now I know that I do indeed like black eye peas. …
This Roasted Tomato Sauce is the best recipe that I’ve tried in a long time. It’s easy and tastes incredible. I found it in the September 2011 issue of Country Living. Roasted Tomato Sauce Slow roasting of tomatoes, onions, and peppers yields a to-die-for in flavor sauce. How to Make Roasted Tomato Sauce Printable Recipe…
In our town, a local favorite bar and grill is The Cavalier Store, known by locals simply as “The Cav.” Mr. SP ate many evening meals at the bar shown below before he met me. The Cav has the best seasoned thick-cut fries that you’ll ever taste and for bar food, it is pretty tasty. Source…
Did you grow up eating Sloppy Joes? I remember loving this sandwich as a child, but I can’t remember the last time I made them (if ever). I ran across my aunt’s recipe and decided that this would make a perfect Sunday night supper for us. Sloppy Joes 1 lb hamburger 4 T diced onion…
Do you like Shrimp and Grits? We sure do! This recipe from February 2008 Southern Living is one of my favorites to use for this dish. I bought shrimp the last time we were at the beach and froze it. I wish there were more in my freezer. Cheese grits topped with this shrimp concoction…
We had two pork tenderloins left over from our party on Saturday night. I used some of the pork to create Cuban Sandwiches with a modified recipe from Cook’s Country Magazine. All I can say about this recipe is, “Yum!” We’ve had these sandwiches for dinner two nights this week and neither of us is…
Are you looking for a grilling recipe for Father’s Day? This recipe is a family favorite. My mom discovered it in Southern Living back in the 1980’s and she’s been making it ever since. I can’t tell you how many times our family has enjoyed this over the years. My dad used to do a lot of the…
Would you ever think to combine pumpkin with pasta? I sure wouldn’t, but once I tried it, I was hooked! My Pumpkin Pasta is delicious and a dish that I look forward to making each fall and into winter. Making the Pumpkin Pasta Here is the sauce simmering before I added the cheese and…