Recipes
Mary’s Favorite Slow-Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
My husband, Billy, and I love making this dish when we go down to the farm. The last time I made this recipe, we made beef short ribs in a huge pot… and then served it family-style to our hunter friends who had just finished their day outdoors. Their faces just lit up after one bite of these succulent, fall-off-the-bone short ribs.
Mom’s Homemade Lasagna with Homemade Sunday Meat Gravy
Making lasagna with my mom was one of my favorite ways to spend time together. She would go all out making loads and loads of her Sunday Gravy, and I uphold that tradition by making a double batch every time I do homemade lasagna. Click through to try my Mom’s incredible recipe for yourself!
Mary’s Make-Ahead Baked Crab Cake Bites with Homemade Remoulade Sauce
My make-ahead baked crab cake bites look best served on a beautiful tray, with some homemade remoulade sauce and freshly sliced lemons on the side. A crispy golden exterior with tender, luxurious crab inside… dip it in the remoulade for a match made in heaven.
Mary’s Mardi Gras Po-Boy Shrimp Sliders with Homemade Remoulade Sauce
Wondering how to convert a slider recipe into a full-size sandwich? It’s easy to transform these delightful sliders into full-size Po-Boy sandwiches for a heartier meal. When we’re down at the farm, we like to serve these on full-size buns alongside some of our favorite fish fry sides. No matter what size you make them, be warned: They’ll disappear quickly. They're just that delicious!
Mary’s Mardi Gras Red Beans and Andouille Sausage
I’m an adventurous eater. I love a lot of different cuisines, and southern food is no exception. This is one of my favorite Southern recipes to make at home—classic red beans and Andouille sausage. It’s a popular dish in the South all year, but I love celebrating Mardi Gras with it. Red beans, Creole seasoning, and, of course, that special New Orleans sausage: Andouille. But what exactly is Andouille sausage? Read on for all this and more in my Mardi Gras Red Beans and Andouille Sausage recipe!
Mary’s Monkey Bread with Step-by-Step Instructions and Homemade Yeast Dough Recipe
My monkey bread recipe uses a yeast-based dough, but if you’re in a pinch—or are nervous about working with yeast—just grab 3 cans of buttermilk biscuits at your local grocery store. The directions for this easy hack can be found at the end of the recipe! Trust me, the homemade yeast dough version is totally worth the extra effort.
Mary’s Super Comforting Lentil Soup with Bacon Rind or Pork Belly
The days are getting longer, but this is definitely the coldest time of year in the midwest. And who doesn’t love to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup? This flavorful and super comforting lentil soup with bacon rind or pork belly recipe is just what I need on a chilly January day.
Mary’s Favorite Banana Pudding with Nilla® Wafers
I have a soft spot for the humble banana. My upcoming pie cookbook is chock-full of delightful recipes starring bananas, because we just can’t get enough of them in my house. When we have family and friends over for a visit, this banana pudding recipe with Nilla wafers is a go-to crowd pleaser. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it serves up to 12 people.
Easy Miniature Puff Pastry Brie Fig Bites Appetizer
I use pre-made puff pastry for this recipe, along with just 3 more ingredients: Brie cheese, a good quality fig jam, and coarsely chopped pecans. That’s it. Simple, beautiful, and, of course, delicious! This deceptively fancy little hors d'oeuvre is the perfect make-ahead appetizer for the holiday season. Click through to learn how!
Cranberry Compote Whipped Feta Dip
The combination of sweet and savory is one of the most satisfying flavor profiles out there. I love a good sweet and savory appetizer, and my Cranberry Compote Whipped Feta Dip recipe really has it all. It’s a terrific holiday dip that looks gorgeous on the table. My good friend Bud’s fruit conserve recipe is included too!
Marie's Holiday Zucchini Parmesan Squares
Let’s have a round of applause in gratitude for my mother-in-law, Marie—we have to give her credit for this one. She makes these zucchini and parmesan squares for me every year because they are just sooo dang good! They look understated, but they might just steal the show.
Spanakopita Bites with Spinach and Feta
Flaky, buttery, crispy, delicious. We all love phyllo dough… but unfortunately, it’s not the most forgiving ingredient. If it’s frozen too long, it’ll break, and it dries out super quickly. It’s just sensitive—what can I say? Not to worry! I’ll teach you how to master your phyllo technique in no time.