Classic carrot cake and cream cheese icing all in one handy little bite is a fantastic spring and Easter recipe, and that’s what you get with these moist and flavorful bars. I’ve jazzed it up here with a little extra spice and brown butter. If I were the Easter Bunny (and who’s to say I am not?) I’d love a little basket of these special treats. Brown butter makes everything … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrot Cream Cheese Bars
Fruit and Vegetables
Wintry Chopped Salad
Winter is here, the holidays have passed and life is returning to normal. Hopefully. And we are all maybe thinking a bit more about healthier eating (though I haven’t quite finished all the Christmas chocolate). In summer, the bounty for big, fresh salads is so immense, but in the colder months, it can be a little but hard to find inspiration. But this big bowl of delicious … [Read more...] about Wintry Chopped Salad
Collard Cornbread Muffins
New Year’s Day is all about the greens and black-eyed peas for prosperity and luck in the new year. I never miss this tradition, even if it’s just a tiny bite of each because I cannot tempt fate right off the bat! If I have friends and family stop by, I love to make big pots of each – maybe a Smoky Black-eyed Pea Stew, or some Slow Cooker Southern version. These … [Read more...] about Collard Cornbread Muffins
Mulled Clementines
I will admit, this idea comes from Instagram – but I don’t remember the source. I saw this in the frantic lead up to Christmas cooking and I was intrigued but didn’t really pay that much attention. Until I finalized my menu for Christmas day brunch and realized I needed something fruity on the table. Now, admittedly this is fruit soaked in wine, but it is the holidays after … [Read more...] about Mulled Clementines
Smoky Bacon Potato Casserole
These mashed potatoes are not for the faint of heart. These mashed potatoes are the pinnacle of mashed potatoes. These are not your quick weeknight mashed potatoes. These are the mashed potatoes you serve with luxurious beef tenderloin or kobe steaks on a special occasion. These are the mashed potatoes you turn up with when someone asks you to bring mashed potatoes because they … [Read more...] about Smoky Bacon Potato Casserole
