BUTTER BEANS

BUTTER BEANS

BUTTER BEANS So, I have a confession – I LOVE butter beans! There’s a farmer’s market nearby that sells them shelled, and they are relish and so easy to prepare. This recipe is from Trisha Yearwood, but it’s very similar to the one I’ve...
COLLARD GREENS (Adapted from Paula Deen)

COLLARD GREENS (Adapted from Paula Deen)

COLLARD GREENS (Adapted from Paula Deen) 1/2 pound smoked meat ( ham hocks, smoked turkey wings, or smoked neck bones or use smoked or hickory bacon, sliced) 1 TBSP House seasoning, recipe follows 1 TBSP seasoned salt 1 TSBP hot red pepper sauce 1 large bunch collard...
CREAMED CORN (Adapted from Southern Living)

CREAMED CORN (Adapted from Southern Living)

CREAMED CORN (Adapted from Southern Living) My mother used to make a fabulous creamed corn.  The only problem was that we all kept nibbling it while it cooked, and when dinner rolled around there was barely any to go around!  I’m going to attempt to restrain...
GREEK FETA AND CUCUMBER SALAD (Adapted from Michael Symon)

GREEK FETA AND CUCUMBER SALAD (Adapted from Michael Symon)

GREEK FETA AND CUCUMBER SALAD (Adapted from Michael Symon) 2 English cucumbers (also known hothouse) Salt 1 cup crumbled fresh feta cheese (it’ll be in a liquid, similar to fresh mozzarella) 2 TBSP fresh oregano leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced...
GRILLED POTATO SALAD (Adapted from Southern Living)

GRILLED POTATO SALAD (Adapted from Southern Living)

GRILLED POTATO SALAD (Adapted from Southern Living) 8 bacon slices 4 medium-size red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups cubed) 1 large white onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips Potato Salad Dry Rub Potato Salad Dressing chopped fresh parsley Preheat...