Classic Southern Pea Salad
One day of this summer, I hosted a potluck-style garden lunch for our neighborhood book club. We’d just finished a rather dramatic Southern novel, and...
Category : Appetizer
Italian Chopped Salad
I met her at the farmer’s market—an older Italian woman with eyes that twinkled like she knew all the secrets of a good meal. We...
Creamy Bacon Ranch Slaw Cups
I remember the summer we planted too much cabbage. My husband said one head would do, but of course, I planted four. By July, the...
Stuffed Pretzels
My kitchen always has a few surprises in store, but this one came together out of sheer delight. Last fall, my neighbor Margaret came over...
Mozzarella-Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Some recipes don’t just fill the kitchen with warmth—they carry a memory, a feeling, and a bit of playful mischief. A few summers ago, my...
Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad
One of those peaceful days when the house feels unusually quiet, and you are drawn to old recipe boxes more than anything else. I’d just...