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Grilled Romaine

My friend Keith Villere introduced me to grilled caesar salad many years ago. Although it may seem mundane and commonplace...

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Spicy Cajun Burgers

Some people, like my husband Gayden, like their burgers big, bold, and spicy. If you agree, then then this is...

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Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Forget those tasteless chewy prepackaged sun dried tomatoes. Do yourself a favor and set aside a few moments to prepare...

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Chilled Summer Squash Soup

Be a locavore. Shop your local farmers market and buy a variety of summer squash. Green zucchini, yellow squash, white...

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Peach Caprese Salad

My version of a caprese salad when the peaches are ripe and in season. This is another one in my...

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Ratatouille

Ratatouille is the epitome of southern french cooking and is a traditional vegetable stew of sorts from Provence. Ratatouille is...

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Lemon Curd

My friend Marguerite has a Meyer lemon tree that produces literally hundreds of lemons each winter. Meyer lemons have such...

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Honey Lavender Cookies: A tribute to Pinnebog Creek...

I am forever grateful to Pinnebog Creek Lavender Farm in Bad Axe Michigan for sharing their lavender and their recipe...

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Okra and Tomatoes

So southern and so creole. This method of preparing okra is like a stew. It makes a hearty side or...

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Summer Pesto

Italian mayo? This well loved herby sauce from the Liguria region of northern Italy is almost like making a mayonnaise,...

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Blueberry Cobbler

I first started making cobblers when I moved to Covington and met a friend with a blueberry farm. This led...

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Blueberry Basil Martini

It’s blueberry season and I can’t get enough of these sweet juicy antioxidant powerhouses. Fresh blueberries and granola in the...

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