Preserved Cherries

If you don’t mind cutting the cherry in half, they’re easy to pit without any special tools. Just treat ripe cherries like a mini avocado. Run a paring knife in a circle around the pit and twist gently to pull apart. For firm berries, carefully shave the fruit off the […]

Coconut Bars

Coconut Bars

1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups lightly toasted coconut shreds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine […]

Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti

I love sweet potatoes. They’re so versatile. They can be sweet or savory. They can be a snack, a meal, a dessert or a vegetable. Or, they can be a little bit of everything all at once.

Baked Sweet Potato with Crumbled Amaretti makes 1

1 […]

Lemon Lime

Refreshingly simple, this one’s a keeper.

Lemon Lime Cocktail makes 2

juice of 2 lemons juice of 2 limes 2-4 Tablespoons simple syrup 2-4 ounces vodka splash of soda or water

ice

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. […]

Caramel Rice Pudding

Try not to blink…

This caramel is seconds from being finished. Those last seconds fly by quickly.

Under-cook the rice ever so slightly.

Allow rice to puff and swell. As it does, the sauce will thicken into a […]

Strawberries & Cherries

This is how we top a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream.

Strawberries & Cherries

1 bottle maraschino cherries, grocery store variety 1 cup bourbon 1/2 cup Luxardo Maraschino

strawberries, cleaned and halved

Empty red liquid out of the maraschino cherry jar. […]

Corn Chowder

The secret to this dish is baking the tostadas. The deep roasty toasty goodness of crispy corn tostada crumbs adds another layer of flavor. Brush fresh corn tortillas with olive oil or peanut oil and roast under moderately high heat (400 degrees F) until they’re deep dark golden brown and […]

Black Krim Tomato Sandwich

My First Black Krim Of The Season

This mammoth beauty demands attention. Is there a better way to honor your garden (or local farmer’s market) then to showcase the delicious flavors of summer? I don’t think so. Eat these beauties now. Far too soon, they’ll be gone.

Sugarcane Punch

If you’re lucky enough to find sugarcane juice at a farmer’s market near you (there are several in the Atlanta area), this is a surprisingly light and refreshing drink. The juice of the sugarcane isn’t overpoweringly sweet. It has a refreshing, almost grassy flavor that adds a lightness to it. […]

The Best Meatball Subs… EVER!

Meatball on Mini Ciabatta

I guess you could call this a meatball slider. But, I’d rather not.

Whatever you call it, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Meatballs For Sub, Sandwich, Hero Or Slider makes 1 pot full of meatballs (10-12)

2lb good […]