CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE This is my sister-in-law Rita’s and my daughter Beth’s favorite pound cake. There are several versions of this cake, but this is the recipe that my mother always prepared. It has a sweet, creamy, and smooth texture with a perfect light crust....
Sonny’s Smokehouse may be the quintessential small-town barbecue joint. Don’t even think about getting here by GPS; it won’t work. Don’t look for a flashy sign; there isn’t one, not even a hand-painted sign. The chances are that you’ll have to stop and ask someone...
This recipe is from my friend Elizabeth Heiskell—with a bit of extra heat added and a mixture of cheeses for the crust. 2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon red pepper 1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup...
If you own a restaurant and your motto is “Best Bugs in the Biz,” it’s a pretty sure bet that it’s all about the crawfish. The Crawdad Hole has been getting it right since 1995. That’s when owner Joe Schowah started selling crawfish in a single-room take-out place,...
This unique combination of ingredients makes for a delicious main dish. GRAPEFRUIT AND BROWN SUGAR PORK TENDERLOIN 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice 2 cups grapefruit segments Zest of 1 grapefruit 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika 1 teaspoon...
These easy and delicious iron skillet dishes are perfect for the cooler days ahead. Enjoy! Turkey Pot Pie 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed 1 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 (15-ounce) cans mixed vegetables,...
