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Southern biscuits and sausage gravy
There are some weekends where I wake up and I must have what my family calls “sausage biscuits and gravy”. Don’t ask me why we say the ingredients in those order – it makes more sense to say biscuits and sausage gravy. Maybe it’s because my dad slides a sausage patty in between his biscuit [...]
Chocolate shortbread cookies with cocoa nibs
My mouth is watering already, and I haven’t even started baking yet. This is what the thought of chocolate and cocoa nibs and shortbread will do to you, especially if you’ve enjoyed all three in the form of a cookie. It’s quite simple to get addicted. As usual, I can help you with that. Craft [...]
For the love of feta (and the best way to cut a bell pepper)
I can’t ever remember meeting a fellow eater who didn’t love feta cheese. Briny, savory and with a substantial mouth-feel, feta is in a class by itself. The basic sheep’s milk cheese is satisfying, and the perfect star for a fresh, Greek-inspired, nutrient-rich salad… You know, so there’s less guilt about the majority ingredient being [...]
Sunday Dinner: Pork Roulade
Fancy dinners don’t need to be complicated, and they shouldn’t require kitchen slavery. Take a pork roulade recipe – when roasted to a perfect doneness that’s golden brown and delicious it gives an air of extravagance. But this Sunday dinner only takes 15 minutes tops to prepare. And it’s so easy a husband can [...]
Thirsty Thursdays: Best Lover’s Libations
So it’s Valentine’s Day. You may have already picked up a card, or a lovely little box of chocolates, a bouquet might be out for delivery… but what about something sparkling or sassy to sip with your sweetheart? Edible Times and Thirsty Thursdays are here for you. We understand sometimes the only way to [...]
Fat Tuesday: Beignets & Cafe au lait
This time of year, when Mardi Gras is in full swing and Fat Tuesday upon us, I long for all things Creole, Cajun and well, downright bad for me like king cakes and hurricanes. Beignets are the easiest of the Creole treats to craft – simply yeast-leavened fried dough. This particular beignet recipe can be prepared ahead [...]
Thirsty Thursdays: Pat O’Brien’s Hurricane
I said it last year around this time, and I’ll say it again: Laissez les bon temps rouler! Mardi Gras season is in full force this weekend in New Orleans, and that means beads, parades, casserole bowls full of red beans and rice, festively frosted king cakes and now for the first time ever here [...]
