Classic Carrot Raisin Salad is a traditional dish in the south. An easy to prepare side dish that can be made ahead of time. Cool and perfect on warm days. This simple tried and true salad is a favorite at potluck gatherings. The sweetness of the carrots, raisins and pineapple compliment the tangy mayonnaise …
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A relish tray is a traditionally a small sectioned dish or platter that contains items such as pickles, olives, raw vegetables or cheese cubes. They are served as appetizers before dinner and alongside the dinner. I haven’t had a relish tray in years but decided to do one at a recent holiday dinner and …
In this post I’ll be sharing a rich and delicious recipe for Southern Caviar Pimento Cheese. Pimento cheese is pure southern goodness! Southern Caviar, as it is sometimes referred to, pimento cheese spread is made with freshly grated cheeses and cream cheese for extra rich flavor. We just love pimento cheese in the …
In this post I am sharing the recipe for Sweet Tea Fried Chicken. It’s no secret that a brine for poultry adds flavor and keeps the meat moist. Why not use the house wine of the South? Most brine recipes are a combination of salt and sweet. A Sweet Tea Brine is perfect …
In this post I’ll be sharing Southern Christmas Dinner Recipes and Menu Ideas. The holidays! They all happen so fast. By the time we’ve finished Thanksgiving dinner it is time to start planning the Christmas dinner menu. It’s not so tough though since our Southern holiday dinners are almost the same. Maybe a change …
In this post I am sharing my version of Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese. Southern baked macaroni and cheese is one of the most important sides at every Southern holiday meal. Creamy, Cheesy, Delicious! I love macaroni and cheese. I love the different southern recipes and have tried most all of them. This is one …
Real Bona Fide Southern Cornbread! It seems like everybody in the South has their favorite way of making cornbread. Cornbread is a southern staple, just like biscuits. I grew up eating it as did generations before me. One thing for sure, we like it savory, not sweet! Sweet cornbread is a preference of our …