Tomato Salad Makeover – A New and Better Version
Match Made in Heaven Tired of the same old Caprese salad? Me too. And while I do love that winning combo of heirloom tomatoes, delicate and creamy mozzarella cheese and fresh basil...
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A new Wedge Salad for the New Year
Tired of the same old wedge salad? Try this one with a homemade creamy, herbal buttermilk ranch and all the delicious toppings including crispy fried Vidalia onion strings. Yes, it's not as...
Love Lobster? Bite-sized lettuce cups are where it’s at
Butter Poached Lobster with Pickled Apples & Fresh Herbs Why it works: Lobster is one of those ingredients that I think of when I want to make people feel especially loved. It's...
Love Beets? Impress your guests with this salad
Why it works: Roasted beet salad makes every beet lover all giddy inside. Afterall it's the roasting process that brings out the sweetness of the beets and makes us appreciate the humble...
What to Make for a French Themed Luncheon
Theme Idea - French Food: If you are going to have a dinner party or luncheon it always helps guests to get excited about if there's a food theme. In this case,...
What to do with Hanger Steak? Steak Salad with Mustard Creme Fraiche
What makes it special? Hanger Steak If you haven't tried hanger steak, it's worth the effort to get your hands on some. Our local butcher shop carries it, and lot of local...
Farmstand Trio of Summer Salads with Tomato Water-Shallot Vinaigrette
What makes it special? The experience of visiting my local farmstand market on a sunny Saturday morning, with my dog, and perusing the stalls and all their beautiful fruits and veggies is...
Ultimate Southern Charmed Fried Green Tomato Caprese
What makes its special? This unique caprese salad belongs on your dinner party menu this summer. It has the wow factor of a dish that you typically only find in a restaurant...
Deconstructed Summer Salad: Apple, Fennel & Prosciutto
What makes it special? This salad is oh-so-elegant when served deconstructed on the plate instead of all tossed together. And the homemade apple-cider vinaigrette really brings the flavors together so it's worth...
Fresh Corn & Summer Tomato Salad
What makes it special? Why I love this dish for a dinner party is that it highlights summer with the fresh corn and heirloom tomatoes. The honey-lime dressing is really simple and...