Over Memorial Day weekend, we went up to the mountains for a little R&R&R (Rest, Relaxation and car Restoration). My fiancé and his dad are working on restoring one of his classic BMW’s up at their place in North Carolina, which meant we got to stop by my favorite farm stand on the way home.
Appetizers & Sides
Mexican Street Corn with an Avocado Lime Cream
Is a Mexican style meal complete without the addition of Mexican Street Corn? I don’t think it could be. One of my favorite Tex-Mex inspired restaurants in Atlanta, Bar Taco, has what I thought was the best Mexican street corn until this recipe came to fruition. Now don’t get me wrong, I love when someone
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Appetizers & Sides
Savory Citrus Black Bean Hummus
This dip turned out beautiful, but she’s more than just a pretty face, er, spread. When we sat down to have a hacienda themed happy hour, I knew it was finally time to use those cans of black beans I’ve had in my pantry for the last four years and started searching for the right
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Appetizers & Sides
Cantaloupe Mozzarella Prosciutto Salad Bowls
I will be the first one to admit, I hate when people include cantaloupe in a fruit salad because it overpowers everything in the salad and every other fruit starts tasting like cantaloupe. I do however like cantaloupe on its own. I especially love mixing it with fresh mozzarella and nutty prosciutto.
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Appetizers & Sides
Upscale Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
I will be the first to admit that I get extremely excited when I see deviled eggs on a restaurant menu, especially when it’s a restaurant that you wouldn’t normally think to serve deviled eggs. Korean BBQ inspired deviled eggs, bring it on, Japanese inspired Deviled eggs, I’m there, Polynesian inspired, put a Lei on
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Appetizers & Sides
Wild Mushroom and Parmesan Brown Rice Recipe
Thanks to my friends at Riceland Foods for sponsoring this post. Although there is a sponsored element, all opinions, recipes and words are my own. Every year there’s a debate in our house about what kind of starchy side we want to serve with our traditional Christmas roast. There’s the classic potato versus everything else
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Southern Cooking
Tillamook Habanero Jack & Honey Cornbread Recipe
I love a good slice of cornbread. Whether it’s on its own or served with a huge helping of chili, I always find myself reaching back for a second slice. When I normally make cornbread I try to focus on having either sweet cornbread, spicy cornbread, or cheesy cornbread, but I decided this time, why
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Appetizers & Sides
Tangy Wasabi & Brown Mustard Beer Cheese Recipe
With big rivalry football games just around the corner, it’s fun to take your bar favorites and recreate them at home. One of my favorite guilty pleasures at a bar is ordering a huge serving of pretzels with beer cheese. After visiting Brat Brot in Birmingham this summer, I knew I’d have to try to
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Appetizers & Sides
Video Recipe: Parmesan and Butternut Squash Flatbread with Prosciutto
This easy butternut squash flatbread combines the sweet flavor of butternut squash with the nutty flavor of parmesan and topped with pieces of prosciutto. It’s the perfect easy Fall appetizer. Click here to watch the video.
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Appetizers & Sides
The Perfect Homemade Cheese Straw Recipe
Cheese straws are one of those simple but intimidating recipes. Most people resort to buying some variety off the shelves at the supermarket because “the juice isn’t worth the squeeze” in their minds. However, I am here to combat the notion because these were not only delicious but simple as well- which is why it’s