Giardiniera. Do you know what it is? This dish originated in Italy as a way for Italians to preserve their garden vegetables for the wintertime. In Italian, giardiniera means from the garden. Basically, giardiniera is a pickled relish, and is commonly used as an appetizer or a condiment. It is pronounced JAR-di-NAIR-ah. How can I… Read More How to Make Giardiniera
Have you ever tried fried green tomatoes? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat! Since I grew up in Canada, I never tried this delectable appetizer until I moved to Georgia as an adult. I ate these for the first time at the Whistle Stop Cafe in Juliette, Georgia. I love dining at this… Read More Fried Green Tomatoes
Are you looking for an addictive appetizer that doesn’t require any complicated cooking techniques? Trust me, this crowd-pleasing cowboy caviar is a recipe you’ll want to make this summer for your next covered dish event. The only kitchen skills you need to know are how to chop vegetables, how to juice a lime, and how… Read More Crowd Pleasing Cowboy Caviar
Are you a big fan of pigs-in-a-blanket? Well, British sausage rolls are similar, but more luxurious and customizeable. These delicious British morsels are traditionally made from buttery puff pastry and raw pork sausage meat instead of crescent rolls and pre-cooked sausages. Sausage rolls can be made in small pieces as an appetizer, or in larger… Read More British Sage and Fennel Sausage Rolls
Looking for an appetizer to serve on Mother’s Day or at a lady’s tea this spring? This cucumber shrimp appetizer recipe is super easy and comes together quickly. It’s low cal, low carb, and low sugar, so what’s holding you back? There’s protein from the shrimp, and a lemony taste from the lemon juice and… Read More Cucumber Shrimp Appetizer
I’ve always been a big fan of goat cheese. This versatile soft cheese has a slightly tangy flavor and beautiful texture that are quite pleasing to the palate! A savory pie like this onion, thyme, and goat cheese tart would be a great recipe to try if you have goat cheese in your fridge. This… Read More Onion, Thyme, and Goat Cheese Tart
Pimento cheese is a Southern staple. Maybe you’re not from the South and you haven’t tried it. You might be wondering, what is pimento cheese? It’s not a block of cheese that you can buy from the grocery store; it’s a spread. Even though you can buy it, it is best if you make your… Read More Homemade Southern Pimento Cheese
If you’re a cheese fan like me, you probably jump at the chance to eat something cheesy. Nachos covered with crispy golden cheddar, jalapeño cheddar cornbread, or even smoked Gouda, potato, and ham soup (which is extremely tasty, by the way). There’s few dishes that can’t be improved by the addition of a good cheese. … Read More Easy Southern Cheese Straws
