July 4th recipes

Southern Low Country Boil

Here’s a little history on the “Low Country”. Low Country, and this is my own definition, is the lower coastal region of South Carolina and the…

Crab Wontons

The Best Refrigerator Pickles

This is my mothers refrigerator pickle recipe. This was handed down from generation to generation in our house.

Greek Vegetable Salad

All the flavors of the Mediterranean including tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion and olives in a Greek vinaigrette dressing. Feel free…

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

These are tasty ribs. I made them for Father's Day this weekend. The ribs had plenty of meat on them. The key to this type of cooking is not to…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Cookies

Quick to make, these bar cookies are a sister version of drop cookies (the dough can actually be made into…

Painkiller

This is the official drink of the British Virgin Islands. The best Painkiller we had was on Jost Van Dyke - White Bay at the Soggy Dollar bar.

The Best Chile Rellenos Ever

I love chile rellenos and this is a spectacular recipe - I use a little less cheese than you'll probably get in a restaurant, but it "feels" better…

Raw Vegetable Salad for a Crowd

Like many of my recipes, this one has been hanging around since the '70's, and it is always a huge hit. I have never tried to alter it in any way,…

Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are colorful, tasty, and make a great dish for any summertime party.

The Ultimate Summer Fruit Desserts

This ultimate one-stop recipe for every fruit crisp, crumble and cobbler dessert possibilities comes from…

"Dirty Arnold Palmer" Cocktail

I just love good ol' lemonade and Southern sweet iced tea, so combining the two (1/2 lemonade & 1/2 iced tea to make one drink) was a brilliant idea…

Buffalo Chicken Rolls

Well, the SuperBowl is a couple of weeks away and it is time to start planning all the snacks for the big game. It seems every year someone wants…

Ultimate Carrot Cake

What a way to eat your vegetables! I work hard, try to eat a well-balanced diet, get plenty of exercise and watch my weight. I also absolutely…

Homemade Pickled beets

Homemade pickled beets are easy to make. They add color and flavor to your dinner plates and when prepared ahead of time, are readily available to…