Roasted Tarragon Garlic Potatoes

Is there any better aroma than fresh herbs from a garden?  Truly, I can’t think of anything.  Only problem is, every time I take a whiff, my simulated Provence puts me in a near trance, and I find myself finding reasons why we could actually afford a trip to France right now. Then I pull … Continue reading →

Momma’s Turkey “Meatloaf” and Tomato Gravy

Ah, comfort food at its finest.  There are few dishes that conjure up such everlovin’ childhood coziness as really yummy meatloaf. Now I’m not talking about a boring, ketchup-drenched slab of gray nothing-ness.  I’m talking about a slow-cooked mixture of spices, herbs, and cheese.  Then, of course, there’s a bit of ground turkey to bring … Continue reading →

Parmesan & Cheddar Cheese Grits

If ever there was a standby side dish, this is it.  Cheese grits.  Absolutely delicious.  My entire family could eat them morning, noon, and night. There are lots of recipes for cheese grits out there, and I have tried about 12 different versions.  This one is my favorite.  The original recipe came from a Southern … Continue reading →

The Best Chicken Tetrazzini

Every hometown has its famous recipes.  One of ours is Ro’s Chicken Tetrazzini.  The best tetrazzini ever.  Made famous by one of Paducah’s most treasured cooks and founder of Whaler’s Catch Market and Restaurant, Roberta Shelby Morse (known around here as “Ro”), this tetrazzini has become a staple in many a Paducah home. It was … Continue reading →

Mushroom Leek Soup

Mushroom soup will always and forever take me back to when I was a little girl.  When I was sick,  my own super momma would make cream of mushroom soup, and she would bring it to my bedroom on a tray so I could slurp it from under the covers.  Oh, how I love her. … Continue reading →

Roasted Shrimp and Avocado Citrus Greens

I might love entrée salads more than any meal around.  Well, unless you count a filet from Ruth’s Chris or Thai curry from just about anywhere.  But the point is, when you’re going for healthy and quick and yummy, entrée salads are hard to beat. And this roasted shrimp extravaganza is one of the best. … Continue reading →

Grilled Zucchini Sandwich

Have y’all ever?!  You have to trust me when I say this sandwich is delicious.  Reminiscent of the zucchini burger served at our beloved Ramsey’s in Lexington, KY, this grilled balsamic zucchini on soft, sweet Italian bread with melted cheese is nothing short of scrum-dilli-o-cious. It actually makes me think I want to be a vegetarian. … Continue reading →

Brit’s Mango Salsa

Almost nine years ago, when my son Jake was born into the sticky heat of a Kentucky July, my life-long friend Brittany came to visit.  She brought a stack of the cutest baby rompers you could ever imagine, along with about 30 pounds of salsa fixins.  We drank margaritas and ate her mango salsa all … Continue reading →

Honey Lime Chicken Fajitas with Fiesta Rice & Beans

There are some days when nothing but Mexican food will do.  Yesterday was one of those days.  So we grilled up our favorite Mexican fajitas and “dined” (as my sweet stepdaddy would say) on the patio, fiesta style!  We could even hear the strumming of a mariachi band.  Gotta love the Tropicales cable music channel. These … Continue reading →