Growing up in Coastal NC meant we ate a lot of seafood of various kinds. We were fortunate enough to live right on a marshland area where we could throw in crab pots, dig for clams and fish right off of our dock. I remember the mornings when Daddy would go out early to bring…
Watermelon… Summers Special Treat. Here’s some tips and why not try a Watermelon Feta Salad
It’s watermelon time😀 at my house we are so excited. We love watermelon 🍉 any way we can get it. Here are some tips to make your experience a great one. When you are shopping for one don’t forget the age old trick of thumping it and listening for the nice deep thump meaning it’s…
Milk Gravy (aka Sausage Gravy)
This was a staple in my house growing up in the South. It’s basically a gravy made with milk verses broth. And the fat is from sausage or bacon. It’s really all in what pan you use and how you do it. Now that I have learned how to eat healthy I still make it…
Chicken Curry
This recipe is unconventional in that there are no real measurements. I apologize for that but it was just one of those nights when I had a craving and just went with it. I do that a lot, many times though, I am able to go back and remember the actual measurements of the ingredients….
Turkey Gravy and Biscuits
Wow, these biscuits turned out so well. Look at how beautiful they are. I used half Greek yogurt and half goat milk and I rubbed them with bacon grease before I put them in the oven. And man did it make them tasty! I understand bacon grease was not the right thing to choose except…
Cauliflower Soup
I had this soup at a French restaurant in Cleveland back in the eighties and it was so delicious I had to know how to make it. I just knew it was full of cream and butter but I was wrong. This was a little bistro where the Chef went around to the tables and…
My Grandson’s Favorite Sloppy Joes
My daughter’s family is quite large. She has 3 children all boys one is a teenager, and one is a pre-teen both are in sports so they eat a lot. Dad has a very physically intense job and she works out a lot so they also eat a lot, even the 2-year-old eats well. So…
Creole Seafood Gumbo
Now, let’s take a detour down to the bayou with a mouthwatering Creole seafood gumbo. Packed with succulent shrimp, plump crab meat, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this dish will transport you straight to the shores of Louisiana. Being raised near the ocean means that I crave seafood almost all the time. Living in…
Comforting and Cozy: Fall Soup and Stew Recipes Straight from a Southern Holistic Chef
Hey y’all! As the leaves begin to change and the air turns a little cooler, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a warm bowl of soup or stew that warms the soul from the inside out. As an holistic chef it is important to me that the food I make is not only delicious but also…
