Cooking Classics The Technique Blackberry-Buttermilk Sherbet Homemade sherbet is one of life’s simple pleasures & preparing a small batch opens up an array of fresh, seasonal summer fruit options that can be used to make a custom creation all you own. By definition, sherbet recipes require the addition of butterfat– up to 2%– which distinguishes […]
The Basics: Blackberries
Cooking & Baking Essentials From The Garden Blackberries Blackberries are a nutrient dense, low calorie fruit filled with vitamin C & fiber. They can be sprinkled over salads & added to smoothies for instant taste & vibrant color. Blackberries hold up well in baking applications & can be used to prepare some of our favorite […]
Baking Classics: Blackberry Pie
Baking Classics The Technique Blackberry Pie Every summer there was a spot in our neighborhood where wild blackberries emerged simply ripe for the picking. We would gather a basketful & pass them to my mother who would always create something wonderful with them. Sometimes it was a cobbler or a crisp but blackberry pie made […]
Summer Entertaining: Lantana
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials Lantana New Gold Lantana is a plant variety known for it’s reliable color & foliage during the hottest times of the year. It thrives & really takes root in the garden when other varieties begin to fade. In most parts of our region, lantana is used as an annual planting but […]
Cooking Classics: Spoonbread With Sweet Corn
Cooking Classics The Technique Classic Spoonbread With Sweet Corn Spoonbread is a savory pudding prepared from corn meal & eggs that puffs like a souffle when baked. It pairs extremely well with a variety of hearty roasts & gravy during the cooler months but when fresh corn is at it’s peak, it compliments Smoked Chicken […]
Baking Classics: Summer Squash Tart
Baking Classics The Technique Summer Squash Tart Savory tarts & pies are fine ways to enjoy the summer bounty. Buttermilk-Cornmeal Pasty Dough offers good texture to the crust that contrasts well with the ricotta cheese based filling. Fresh lemon, garlic & a smidgen of nutmeg are simple flavors that allow the crookneck yellow squash to […]
The Basics: Crookneck Yellow Squash
Cooking Essentials The Technique Crookneck Yellow Squash Crookneck yellow squash begins making an appearance early in the summer & becomes a reliable staple throughout the season. It can be used to prepare beautiful tarts, fritters & classic casserole favorites or cooked & served as a simple side dish. When purchasing crookneck squash, choose small, firm […]
Summer Entertaining: Grilled Zucchini-Farro Salad With Tomatoes & Feta
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials Grilled Zucchini-Farro Salad With Tomatoes & Feta Fresh summer vegetables served in new & exciting ways need not be complicated. Zucchini can be grilled quickly & placed directly on the grate for effortless preparations & when paired with good for you grains such as farro, it offers quality nutrition & lovely flavor […]
The Basics: Zucchini
Cooking Essentials From The Garden Zucchini Zucchini is a summer squash that’s highly abundant during the warm weather months & it offers a host of uses in the kitchen. Slice & sauté in a bit of olive oil with garlic, salt & pepper for a fast summer side dish or grate the vegetable for use […]
Summer Entertaining: Watermelon-Feta Salad With Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials Watermelon-Feta Salad With Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Watermelons are one of the most iconic warm weather fruits. When chilled & diced, they make lovely additions to all sorts of summer recipes. Watermelon-Feta Salad With Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette is a salty-sweet blend of fresh from the garden taste. The citrus in the vinaigrette balances the […]
