Recipes
Peaches and Cream Dog Biscuit Recipe
These easy to make dog biscuits will please any pooch! Fresh peaches and cream make these treats extra special for the extra special dog in your life—and don’t they deserve a little something special every now and then?
Southern Peach Cobbler
Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. There’s nothing better than biting into a freshly picked peach that is in season. To that end, I recommend using fresh, not frozen, peaches for this delicious homemade peach cobbler recipe that’s spiced up with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves
Fresh Raspberry Greek Yogurt Kuchen
“Kuchen” is the German word for cake, and my favorite kuchen recipe is this simple version made with fresh summer raspberries and nonfat Greek yogurt. It’s quick to put together, which is good...because you may have to make another!
Mary’s Spicy Watermelon Feta Summer Salad
You can prepare the ingredients for this spicy watermelon salad ahead of time, but don’t toss them together until you are ready to serve it. Simply dice or chop the cucumber, onion, jalapeño and so on and keep them in separate containers or food storage bags until ready to toss.
Salads + Sides: Summer Vegetable and Fruit Vegan Ceviche
This raw vegetable salad is a delicious meat-free take on the classic seafood ceviche. The traditional fresh fish or shrimp are replaced with raw vegetables and fruit, tossed in lime juice and olive oil and “marinated” for an hour before serving. The colors in this dish are amazing. It’s one of those recipes that is visually stunning as well as delicious.
Pappy’s Manhattan Cocktail
If you are a fan of a classic whiskey drink, you are going to love my take on the traditional Manhattan cocktail recipe. I first tasted this special version of the well-known cocktail in New York several years ago, and after a bit of cajoling, was able to get the recipe out of the bartender.
Bud’s Cracklin’ Pork Shoulder with Hard Cider Gravy
This crispy pork rind cooks to a perfect golden brown and blends perfectly in the oven with just the right array of spices and herbs. A delicious and aromatic hard cider gravy is the perfect complement to this meat dish.
Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini
This quick and easy recipes spruce up your standard breakfast scrambled eggs with zucchini, chives, herbs, and avocado garnish.
Muffuletta a la Mary with Turano's Italian Round Bread Loaf
This amazing take on the classic Italian-American sandwich includes two of my favorite cheeses—mozzarella and provolone—along with four Italian meats: mortadella, soppressata, Genoa salami, and capocollo.
Amaretto Cupcakes with Homemade Amaretto Frosting
We originally posted this recipe in honor of our reaching 2,000 followers on Instagram, But these delicious almond/Amaretto flavored cupcakes are great for any occasion where you want to celebrate someone or something, or just generally lift everyone’s spirits!
Terri’s Gluten-free Vegan Apricot Almond Granola Bars
My Gluten-free Vegan Apricot Almond Granola bars are not only delicious and portable: they’re also very easy to make.
Swiss Chard and Shiitake Mushroom Galette
A galette brings all the deliciousness of a pie without all the fuss. Just roll out your favorite pie dough and place the Swiss chard mixture right in the middle. Fold up the dough and pinch to make pleats. With a simple egg wash as a finishing touch, the resulting dish is a rustic tart where the imperfections just make it better!