Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin—but I'm not talking about pumpkin-flavored everything from the grocery store. Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile ingredient in the kitchen, and it deserves better than being relegated to coffee and packaged snacks. Over the years, I've used pumpkin in everything from creamy pasta and chili to pizza dough, focaccia, popovers and, of … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Recipe Round – Up
Dinner
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
One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
I love an easy one-pot pasta dish – easy to make and clean up but full of flavor and interest. I add a slightly Greek twist here, with lemon, dill and feta on a base of orzo with some lovely juicy shrimp in the mix. This is a less than 30 minute weeknight meal but is unique and pretty enough for company. This has the bright, fresh flavor of Spring about to spring, so it’s … [Read more...] about One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas
I am going to be honest and say that this is one of my favorite recipes I have developed. It is so layered and flavored, and everyone I have served it to has raved, and asked for the recipe. And I have made it many times, for family and friends. But I haven’t posted it before, because my photography skills just don’t do it justice. Some foods, like casseroles, are just hard to … [Read more...] about Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Savory Rosemary Roasted Pears
Have you ever been stuck trying to come up with something new for the Thanksgiving table, whether it’s your own or you’ve been tasked with bringing something? I find sometimes there is not room for the new – everyone wants the traditional sweet potatoes, or grandma’s dressing, or Aunt Sally’s cranberry sauce or the once-a-year green bean casserole. But sometimes it’s nice to … [Read more...] about Savory Rosemary Roasted Pears
