Charleston Red Rice

I love rice recipes and enjoy using them as a main dish or a side. Then there is often a history which I really enjoy reading about. This rice has West African roots and it’s a staple in Gullah/Geechee cuisine which is the basis of what’s considered Southern food today. Think shrimp and grits or … Continue reading

Sausage Balls Three Ways

This is an old but good do ahead recipe where the sausage balls can be assembled, baked and frozen for later use;  then all you have to do is reheat them.   I knew I must have tried Bisquick with a recipe before I made Bisquick Crescent Rolls!  Everyone likes this type of finger food!  We entertained a … Continue reading

Party Rye Snacks Six Ways

Using cocktail party rye bread is always a good appetizer to serve family and guests.  The sausage, pizza and onion rye snacks can be made ahead of time and frozen.  The three cheese snacks should be made fresh.  You also can toast the bread first, then put on the toppings. These have not been baked yet…

Queso Dips Eleven Ways (Now Twelve)

I have a number of good queso dips and decided to include them all.  Four are cooked in the slow cooker. To keep your queso from breaking in a microwave add a little water (if cheese exceeds 180°F it will break); adding about 1 tsp. cornstarch and whisking vigorously.