Warm Truffle Bread with Fresh Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese
1 loaf soft French bread, cut into large cubes ¼ cup olive oil 2 ounces white truffle butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, grated Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup ricotta cheese, room temperature 3 tablespoons...
Christmas Card Ornaments!
The only thing more fun than sending and receiving greeting cards at Christmas is turning them into special keepsake ornaments and garlands. I can still remember the joy of making all kinds of paper crafts with my children when I taught school. One year we made...
Happy National Pastry Day!
Peppercorn Tenderloin in Puff Pastry This dish makes a beautiful presentation. 2 (1-pound) peppercorn pork tenderloins 1(17.3-ounces) box puff pastry sheets 1 egg white, beaten Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tenderloins on foil-lined baking sheet; bake 45 minutes...
Happy National Brownie Day!
Easy Brownies 1 (20-ounce) package brownie mix 1 cup sour cream 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (12-ounce) can chocolate icing ½ cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare brownies according to package directions. Add sour cream, chocolate chips,...Mississippi Magazine’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and we are celebrating with our 12 days of Christmas Giveaway! Check our website and social media platforms daily because from December 1 -December 12, we will be giving away incredible prizes from Mississippi businesses! Did...
Happy National Lemon Cream Pie Day
Luscious Lemon Pie CRUST: 1 ½ sleeves saltine crackers, crushed 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons sugar FILLING: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 4 egg yolks Zest of 1 lemon ½ cup lemon juice TOPPING: ½ pint heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons...
PATTY’S PICK: Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
This is the most delicious and creamy soup you will ever taste, and it is just perfect for the cool days ahead. It is great served in a mug with a sandwich or for the soup course of an elegant dinner party. And this is truly a Southern “pass-along ” recipe. The...
Easy Does it: Natural Beauty on the Table
In the fall, Mississippi has an abundance of natural beauty available everywhere. From garden stands laden with beautiful organic pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, gourds, fruits, and vegetables to walks in the woods to discover leaves in amazing hues and colors,...
Happy National Homemade Bread Day
Lemon Tea Bread from Patty’s Picks 1 stick butter 1 cup sugar Zest of 2 lemons 2 eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice Glaze: Juice of 2 lemons ½ cup sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray loaf...
Back Road Bistro: Gold Post Sandwich Shop
The Gold Post Sandwich Shop has been around since 1971, but you would never know it from appearances. Owner Scot Lowry has recently remodeled this Hattiesburg food institution, and it feels fresh, clean, and inviting. But don’t worry, it still retains the charm of an...