I have made a few minor changes but this classic recipe was taught to me by my dear friend Diane who learned it from her Mother-in-law when she married her husband Joe. I am so glad that "Nanny" Frisco shared this recipe (and that Diane passed it along). It is a simple, delicious, go-to that I use for pizza, lasagna, or over fresh pasta! ...
Sauces, Gravies & Rubs
Fresh Catch! Grouper From the Gulf
Isn't there a saying that the best kind of friend to have is a friend with a boat? That is so true- especially here, so close to the beautiful blue water of the Gulf. Last Sunday, I had a million things I needed to do but Max and I decided socially distancing- miles from shore- was a better way to spend the day. I am so glad we went to sea. Not only did we have a ...
Remoulade Dressing
Thousand Island, period. That was the dressing of choice according to the ruler of the roost in my childhood home. Fortunately, we technically did have other options but I learned quickly that if there is a "type" of dressing that the men in the South seemed fond of, the odds were that it would be Thousand Island. This is ironic given the supposed Canadian origin of Thousand ...
Farm Fresh Mayonnaise
Being born and raised in the South, I am used to seeing Mayonnaise on or in almost everything. When I traveled to France and realized how much better the fresh Mayonnaise really is, I wanted to stop buying the stuff in the jar (even my favorite brand). The flavor of homemade is so much better, and then I actually have more control of what ingredients it is made from. I am ...
Turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey–what can I do with all the leftovers?
This past week, many of our homes have been filled with the fragrance of giant birds cooking for our favorite national feast, Thanksgiving. Though budgets are lean and most Americans are cutting back where they can, the turkey is one dish that we seem to always prepare in excess. The lingering leftovers are at first wonderful, then redundant, then they get tossed in the ...
