When Sister Schubert's Parker House rolls appeared in grocery stores everywhere, busy cooks around the country rejoiced. Even the most seasoned bakers had to admit that hers were as good, if not better, than most homemade... Continue reading at The Kitchn
Recipe: Sweet & Savory Bacon Jam
As a Southerner I know I'm supposed to pledge a certain allegiance to bacon, but I have to admit the "bacon-makes-everything-better" trend had me rolling my eyes after the first month or so. (And that was five years ago!) Then I made this sweet and savory bacon jam, and I'll be damned if I didn't want to slather it on everything from breakfast sandwiches to cupcakes. Yep, I turned into "that" girl... Continue reading at The Kitchn
Southern Fish Fry, Nashville-style
I grew up frequenting catfish shacks on Sunday afternoons once church let out. My parents and grandparents were huge fans of the deep-fried "mudcats," but me, not so much. I always ordered chicken fingers and stole hushpuppies off my sisters' plates. It wasn't that I didn't like catfish, I just didn't think it was anything to write home about; this recipe definitely just changed my mind.
I took some inspiration from Nashville and bathed my catfish fillets in Tabasco before dredging them in a cajun flavored cornmeal mixture. The amazing crust shatters like glass thanks to the assistance of Wondra and cornstarch. The resulting catfish is complex, tangy, and just hot enough so you'll keep coming back for more. Pair the goodness with buttermilk coleslaw, beer-battered Cajun fries, and creamy-corn hushpuppies for a true Southern feast, and don't forget the ice cold beer!
Get the recipe at The Kitchn: Southern Fried Catfish
Recipe: Pineapple & Ginger Mint Juleps
These stunning juleps are just in time for Derby this weekend, but they're too delicious to only be enjoyed once a year. With my addition of fresh muddled pineapple and peppercorn-infused ginger syrup, this is the quintessential drink to carry you all the way through summer (and then some).
A word to the wise: if you drink these before 11 AM, like I did, make sure you've also eaten enough breakfast or I can't guarantee you'll make it past noon. They pack quite the whammy! Let the races begin...
Entertaining Ideas: Paper Flowers
These gorgeous paper flowers from West Elm have me so excited for spring. I can already think of so many uses for the lovelies — you could throw 'em in a vase to spice up a brunch buffet, keep a stash on hand whenever you need a hostess gift (for the gal that has everything), or even "snail mail" a beautiful bouquet to a dear friend in need.
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