Mint Julep

Drinks of the Triple Crown It's Derby Day at Churchill Downs and time to imbibe a few of these classic southern libations. Mint Juleps ...

Kentucky Derby Beer Cheese Recipe

This Saturday is Derby Day, the first stop on the road to the Triple Crown. It is a perfect excuse to get friends together for a little mid-...

Slow Cooker Gumbo Recipe

We only used to make gumbo on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras).  Even though this dish is outstanding, we would only make it once a year because it...

Jalapeno Corn Muffin Recipe

This recipe for jalapeno corn muffins is another favorite dish on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). They are a perfect complement to chicken gumbo ...

St. Charles Street Chicken Gumbo Recipe

About four years ago, I realized that we didn't have a good recipe for chicken gumbo. So I found 4 or 5 recipes and combined parts from...

Cioppino Recipe

Cioppino is a rich, red, seafood-based soup that was developed in the early 1800s by Portuguese and Italian fishermen that settled along the...

Bourbon Slush Recipe

Bourbon slushes are a tradition in our family. On Christmas Eve, there is always a big batch on hand as the family gathers. By midnight, t...

Dark Chocolate-Ganache Mini Donut Recipe

There are many flavors of chocolate, ranging from white to milk to semisweet chocolate, but none are as rich - or so decadent - as dark choc...

Black Bean-Hemp Protein Patties Recipe

These patties are packed with premium protein, essential fatty acids, iron, calcium, fiber, and trace minerals, and won't contribute one...

Cheesy Kale Crisps Recipe

If you've never had Kale crisps before, you're in for a real treat.  (And if you have, get ready for one of the best recipes around-...

The Father Loaf Recipe

If you're going to have the Mother Loaf , you've got to have the The Father Loaf.  So what makesthis meatloaf different from its bet...

Cheesy Taters Recipe

Imagine a creamy blend of three cheeses with sour cream and butter.  Cheesy potatoes have never been this good.  Love them alone and on the ...

Easy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe

Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday because it has nothing to do with politics or religion and it is all about getting family and friends t...

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy mashed potatoes get even better when topped with a savory trio of cheese, onions, and bacon.  Plus, these potatoes offer make-ahead a...

Homemade Tabasco Hot Sauce Recipe

Ingredients: 15 cayenne peppers, seeded and chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into 2 large pieces 1 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 tspn ko...

Cherry-Limeade Soda Recipe

Another childhood treat was Sonic's Cherry Limeade.  It's really just a soda amped up with a generous portion of maraschino cherry ...

Fresca Soda Recipe

Manufactured by Coca-Cola , Fresca is a grapefruit soda drink that has been around since the 1950s.  This was one of my favorite childhood ...

Blackberry Jam Recipe

Last weekend we went blackberry picking at Berry Hill Farm just south of Xenia, Ohio.  Within 1 hour we had picked 2 large buckets of fresh...