Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Stacks

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Stacks

(Originally published in June of 2011. Updated July 2020.)   It has been very hot and dry in Arkansas for the past few days.   When it’s like this, I turn to my “cool” menus…lots of salads, grilled meats and veggies…are on my table these days....
Miso Sauce Two Ways

Miso Sauce Two Ways

Disclosure: I serve as a Brand Ambassador for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board helping to share the story of our Arkansas soybean farmers. All opinions are my own. #ARSoyFoods #ARSoyStory #themiraclebean I don’t know why it took me so long to...
Thanksgiving Sides 2018

Thanksgiving Sides 2018

  Are you gathering ideas for your Thanksgiving feast? Are you like me and pretty much prefer the side dishes as opposed to the turkey? Well,  do I ever have some good suggestions to whet your appetite. Who doesn’t look forward to the bounty of a...
Okra Fries with Comeback Sauce {Riceland}

Okra Fries with Comeback Sauce {Riceland}

Disclosure: I serve as a Brand Ambassador for Riceland Foods. All opinions are my own. Is your garden brimming with okra? Are you wondering how you’re going to use it all? Well, welcome to my world! It’s a nice world, though, isn’t it? In this recipe...
Preserving Summer: Basil in Oil

Preserving Summer: Basil in Oil

When it comes to planting basil, I never seem to feel there’s enough. It’s so easy to grow and makes such a lovely addition to the garden, I just keep on planting. And, well ya’ know what happens then, right? Yep. I’m in basil abundance...