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Whole Bream Fish with Roasted Fennel

One of my fondest memories of growing up in the south is recalling the men (and sometimes women) coming home at the end of the day with a large “mess” of fresh- caught fish.  The fish were on a long cord and when they pulled them out of the cooler to be cleaned, I began salivating as I wondered what would wind up on the table for supper. One of my favorite fish, even to this day, is bream.  This is...

Southern – Style Chicken Breasts with Preserved Lemons

This time of year will find most of us pressed for time and wondering what to make for dinner. The general idea is to get in and out of the kitchen in record time. My recipe for Southern Style Chicken Breasts with Preserved Lemons is easy to make, gets you in and out of the kitchen in less than an hour and the flavor is  scrumptious. And you remember those preserved lemons we made a month ago, well, they are finally...

Make Time for Pizza

If you are like most people around this time of the year, there is little or no time to cook! But, there is hope, if you plan it just right. The truth is, this farm girl loves fast food, as in it does not take a lot of time to make! And if you are like me, a “real” food lover, it has to be good! And because it is almost next to impossible to get good food on the...

It’s A Berry Good Gift

The holidays can be stressful on the wallet but it does not have to be. Growing up with a grandmother who knew how to make merry with little taught me the value of know-how in the kitchen. One of the things I love about Christmas is the time I get to spend in my kitchen baking and cooking up all kinds of deliciousness to share with family and friends. From my African pudding (which is really a very moist cake)...

Soups On!

With the mad rush of the holiday season, it is so easy to forget about the one thing that we all need when exhausted – good food! After a day of shopping and spreading holiday cheer, there is nothing more satisfying than a big bowl of homemade soup to relax those tired bones. One of the favorites around our house is butternut squash. Butternut squash soup is very easy to make and does not require a lot of attention. I...

Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

Christmas is not Christmas without the wonderful smell of cookies baking in the oven! In this post, I am going to share one of my favorite holiday cookies that I am sure your family will love and come to treasure just as we have here at my house. This cookie is buttery and tender, very simple to make and the flavor is amazing! So, pull out your cookie sheets and let’s get ready to bake my delectable Thumbprints. Ingredients: 1...

Mussels on the Grill

Although I love cold nights in front of crackling fire, if the truth would be told, I am really a warm weather kind of girl. Warm weather means not only do I get to play in the dirt in the garden, but I also get to move my kitchen outdoors by firing up the grill and cook up all kinds of delectable dishes. In this blog, I will share a video of a simple, but mouth-watering recipe for grilled mussels....

Seared Scallops with Mixed Salad Greens

Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year; perfect for harvesting the first of the cool weather salad greens.  I especially love this recipe, because not only is it delicious, but it is also a great way to keep the calories in check as you work to get ready for swimsuit weather. Ingredients: 1 pound Sea Scallops Garlic infused olive oil Kosher Salt Fresh Ground Black Pepper Technique: Instructions: Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Prepare scallops by making sure they...

Kale Salad

I love kale! This amazing superfood is at its delicious-best when eaten raw. And what a better way to dress it up than to create a salad filled with wonderful additions to make your tastebuds burst with delight. For lunch you can load it up with other vegetables like avocado, shaved brussel sprouts and cucumber. And to make it even more robust and flavorful, add things like pomegranate, apple, grapes and toasted nuts. When in the mood for a satisfying...

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