Summer Berry Custard Squares

These berry custard squares are the best summer dessert! The great thing about this recipe is you can have fresh summer flavor all year long when using frozen fruit. Kathi Baty, a dear friend of mine, took a family recipe … Continue reading

Grilled Peaches with Toasted Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Honey

Grilled peaches are the perfect side dish for grilled meat, pork or chicken adding just a touch of sweetness. They can also be served as an appetizer. I love that you can make something that looks and tastes spectacular in … Continue reading

Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

I was talking recipes with Chouree’ Counts, one of my childhood friends, recently. I was telling her that I had been soaking chicken in a mixture of equal parts buttermilk and water before grilling to get the chicken to stay … Continue reading

Tomato, Avocado, and Charred Corn Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing

It’s tomato season! Doc and I are enjoying every homegrown tomato we can find. This is a salad we both love. Buttermilk herb dressing is an update for tired and worn out Ranch dressing. It has a bright fresh taste … Continue reading

Mediterranean Cucumber, Tomato, Feta and Kalamata Olives Salad with Vinaigrette

Just in time for summer, this salad is refreshing! Mediterranean Cucumber, Tomato, Feta, and Kalamata Olives Salad with Vinaigrette  Vinaigrette2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 tablespoon finely snipped chives1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1 garlic clove minced1 … Continue reading

Pasta al Forno with an East Tennessee Twist: Bow Tie Pasta with Peas, Ham, and Mushrooms

Doc and I went to Italy a few years ago. It was lucky for us that we went on a bus tour because we never got the hang of the train system. The last night of our trip we traveled … Continue reading

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Marshmallow Brownies

These divine bars start with a brownie base and have two layers of decadence on top; melted marshmallows and Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch candy. The candy layer ingredients are a mixture of milk chocolate, smooth peanut butter and Rice Krispies … Continue reading