Southern Essentials: Seafood Breading Mix

I am posting this recipe on a Friday, and since it is a Friday, I plan...

DIY Essentials: Awesome Pot O’ Chili Powder

As I pen these words, we have our feet firmly planted in Autumn, and have already...

Holiday Drink Essentials: Kicked-up Margaritas

As I am writing this, Halloween is in the rearview mirror, and we are right in...

Sauce Essentials: French Reduction

The French are well known for their reduction sauces. Take for example the classic demi-glace, depending...

Rustic Essentials: Beef, Chicken, or Pork, Pot Pie

This is a fun way to construct a pot pie. It has many of the elements...

Homemade Essentials: Molasses Substitute

Molasses is a staple in many foods; including, but not exclusive to Southern recipes. Unless specified, the...

Low & Slow Essentials: Mongolian Beef

This is my version of Mongolian beef, cooked low-and-slow until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and oh...
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Sauce Essentials: South Carolina BBQ Sauce

South Carolina is home to four main barbecue sauces: mustard, vinegar & pepper, light tomato, &...

Bottoms Up Essentials: Classic Whiskey Sour

This is one of my favorite recipes for a classic whiskey sour. It comes from an...

Summer Essentials: Blueberry/Peach Tarte Tatin

Although French tarte tatins are made with a variety of fruits, the most common one is...