INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons milk 4 teaspoons sugar Apricot jam 24 fresh apricots 12 slices brioche bread 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk Vegetable oil METHOD: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, cream cheese, vanilla and almond...Read More

This healthy summer salad is made with kale and a tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing that goes wonderfully with fried chicken or barbecued ribs. INGREDIENTS: For the dressing: 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil...Read More

This sweet-tangy Southern coleslaw is delicious with pulled pork sandwiches or grilled meat. INGREDIENTS: Slaw: 1 large head of green cabbage, finely shredded* 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, grated Dressing: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon...Read More

This old-fashioned side dish is a staple at our Memorial Day and Fourth of July picnics and is also the most requested potluck dish we take to parties. As you can tell from the name, this is an old family favorite — my Southern grandmother always had a pot of beans simmering on the back...Read More

What we like about this creamy avocado dressing recipe is its versatility — with a few simple changes, you have an entirely ‘new’ dressing. Ripe avocados add a healthy richness and eliminates the need to use mayonnaise or additional oil to make it creamy. INGREDIENTS: 1 ripe avocado 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6...Read More

This bright-flavored, gingery dressing wakes up kale salad in the best way. Also, try it as a topping or sauce for grain and vegetable bowls. INGREDIENTS: DRESSING 1/2 cup peeled, roughly chopped carrot (1 large carrot) 1 tablespoon minced white onion 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coconut...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoon habanero powder 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated 2/3 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice 1 tablespoon Jamaican dark rum 1/2 teaspoon Jamaican allspice METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap sweet potatoes...Read More

This is a Southern specialty cake usually found at summer church suppers – and the first dessert to disappear. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 2 2/3 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 8 oz. container sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease...Read More

Brisket is an ideal make-ahead, slow-cooked main course that is perfect for the hectic back-to-school schedule. If you have a large crockpot slow cooker, this recipe can be easily adapted. Add fluffy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and a side of fresh green beans, and dinner is ready! INGREDIENTS: 4 lb. beef brisket 1/2 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1-quart passion fruit puree (or approximately 8 whole fruit)* 1 cup sugar 1 egg white, whipped 1/2 cup water METHOD: Over moderate heat, dissolve the sugar in water, and let the mixture cool. Add the passionfruit puree to the syrup. Fold in whipped egg white into the fruit syrup mixture and pour into the...Read More