I am so ready for fall after such a blistering summer. Sweaters, fire pits, warm drinks, hot soups. I am jumping the gun here, because the weather has not at all turned, but here’s a fabulously autumnal dish to make when the time is right. In season apples with the pleasing pucker of pickling and a nice hint of spice are paired with tender pork in a sweet and savory sauce with … [Read more...] about Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Pickled Apples
Pecan Cake with Bourbon Buttercream
Pecans are one of those ingredients that sing of the South to me. Driving through the Mississippi or Arkansas Delta, or rural Tennessee, you see groves of stately pecan trees, sometimes with a home nestled in amongst them. It is an evocative image for this child of the South. Growing up, my aunt and uncle would bring paper grocery sacks full of unshelled pecans when they … [Read more...] about Pecan Cake with Bourbon Buttercream
Roasted Garlic and Spinach Orzo
And now to focus on the humble side dish. It’s easy to spend a lot of thought and time on a showstopping main, or to build a meal around it. But a delicious side dish can make a meal special, and I even think it’s worth building the rest of the meal around a dish like this creamy orzo. Its great beside a simple roasted chicken or pork tenderloin, but you can serve it as the … [Read more...] about Roasted Garlic and Spinach Orzo
Paloma Shrimp (Shrimp in Grapefruit and Tequila)
A paloma is a delicious cocktail made with tequila and grapefruit juice, topped with grapefruit soda or sparkling water. I love a paloma almost more than a margarita. And this fantastic combination of tart-sweet citrus and punchy tequila is a perfect paring for fresh shrimp. I think this dish is a great way to hold on to the fading end of summer at home, pretending you are at a … [Read more...] about Paloma Shrimp (Shrimp in Grapefruit and Tequila)
Overnight Scones with Many Variations
Life is lurching back to gear again. Whether it’s back to school, or back to work after a vacation or just that sense that you need to buckle down now that days are starting to get shorter. The change of pace from languid summer to busy autumn can be jarring and cooking can fall by the wayside, at least for a while. And figuring out breakfast can be an afterthought. We’ve all … [Read more...] about Overnight Scones with Many Variations
