I have said before that I am a banana bread purist (see Buttermilk Banana Bread and Banana Bread for One). I don’t add nuts, I don’t like it with chocolate chips, I leave out spices so the banana flavor shines through. But alas, I think we all at some point end up with more bananas than we know what to do with. This happened to me after a grocery delivery order … [Read more...] about Honey Butter Glazed Banana Bread
Breakfast And Brunch
Oatmeal Get Up and Go Muffins
I have been engaged in the tedious process of updating aspects of my website. It can be boring, but it also reminds me of little treasures from the past, and so as I continue this project, I will be re-posting some gems from the archives, like this perfect back to school breakfast on the go. Enjoy! When the reality of the new school year and the end of summer hit, having a … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Get Up and Go Muffins
Vanilla Bean Mini Muffins with Blueberry Dip
The Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis is known as the South’s Grand Hotel. And it is grand, with its marble lobby complete with of fountain to which ducks are paraded in and out twice a day. The Peabody was restored and re-opened in 1981 after a storied history of decline and resuscitation. I have been to many events at the Peabody, from wedding receptions to conferences to … [Read more...] about Vanilla Bean Mini Muffins with Blueberry Dip
Pimento Cheese Tomato Pie
I published Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook 12 years ago, which seems like a lifetime. I have published two more books since then, put up countless posts here and started a new Substack newsletter, Serves You Right. As a food writer with a lot of balls in the air, I am always looking to the next recipe, so I sometimes forget about the ones I have already published. Well, … [Read more...] about Pimento Cheese Tomato Pie
Peach French Toast Casserole with Pecan Syrup
I love a French toast casserole, and I love a shared brunch. If hosting a dinner party overwhelms you, consider a brunch. I find there is a lot less pressure - recipes that can be made ahead, no need to do plated courses, casual clothes, no full bar and wine pairings. And when all the guests are gone, you still have some daylight left to relax. And not just for company. It’s a … [Read more...] about Peach French Toast Casserole with Pecan Syrup
