Just Recipes

Orange Balsamic Roasted Okra, good God, what’s not to like? Orangy, crisp long cut okra with the tangy-sweet flavor of balsamic vinegar. Holy Southern Dish.

Char House Strawberry and Banana Cream pie are words that any one living in Sandy Springs Georgia in the 1960s and ’70s would instantly recognize.

Smoked Beef Chuck Plate Ribs have been around the BBQ scene for years, now they are trendy. Mammoth mouthfuls of meat on your plate like Fred Flintstone.

Brussel Sprouts have had a bad name ever since mothers and grandmothers would serve boiled, bland sprouts to us as children.

When my sister-in-law Mittie found Baked Brie with Apples and Bacon, and hinted that she would like me to make it, I jumped on it.

Comfort food consisting of fork tender, chicken battered, mystery steak smothered in thick pan made gravy. The picture of a good southern meal.

Comfort food rang the bell in my stomach for a big plate of greens, mashed potatoes and home style meatloaf with Tomato Gravy, southern style.

There are dozens of ways to cook mussels.  My favorite is to steam them in white wine with butter and herbs.  Cook for just a few minutes and serve with toasted garlic bread for an amazing starter or even main course.