Chances are, you missed National Pig Pickin’ Day for the year 2013 and… it’s all my fault. You should know that May is National BBQ Month but if you don’t, I’m sorry, I can’t accept responsibility for that one. I will however take full blame for the fact that you may not have been eating [...]
Freezing fresh Strawberries in Sugar is a great way to enjoy Strawberries throughout the year. It’s really quick, easy and a great way to get started in the home preservation of fruits and vegetables. Sadly, local Strawberries are only available for a few weeks each year so, freezing them insures you have a good supply to last [...]
We’re canning and preserving Strawberry Jam today on Taste of Southern. This recipe is one of the best ways to get started in the home canning and preservation of jams and jellies. It’s really easy and produces a treat that the family can enjoy anytime of the year. Only a few special tools are required and you’ll [...]
This is it…..Mama Ruth’s Famous Strawberry Cake. You’ve heard me talk about it…now…you can cook one of your very own. It’s really a very quick and easy way to fix a scrumptious dessert. Mama Ruth uses a boxed cake mix and just a few other simple ingredients. You can make it with fresh Strawberries or, use some [...]
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making delicious Pulled Pork BBQ in your oven. We’re using a dry rub to give the outside a bit of that crispy bark all the championship pit masters go for and, we’re including recipes for both the dry rub and our Eastern North Carolina style Barbecue Sauce. We’re [...]
Follow this step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make our Deviled Eggs. A true Southern favorite for family get together’s, church meeting dinner on the grounds or, any time a quick and easy appetizer is needed. Deviled Eggs are so versatile. Make our basic recipe or, spice it up a bit by adding some of your favorite things like [...]
Our State Magazine of North Carolina kicked off its April Issue with a very special Launch Party over in Chapel Hill recently. Taste of Southern was invited to attend and, we’d like to share some of the highlights about the event with you. Journey with us over to Crooks Corner Restaurant and lets take a peek inside [...]
The Lee Bros. cooking class at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. … A Southern Season – Chapel Hill, North Carolina … I recently had the great opportunity to attend a cooking class at A Southern Season located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As expected, it turned out to be one [...]
Chances are, you missed National Pig Pickin’ Day for the year 2013 and… it’s all my fault. You should know that May is National BBQ Month but if you don’t, I’m sorry, I can’t accept responsibility for that one. I will however take full blame for the fact that you may not have been eating [...]
What do New York and our Southern Fried Pork Chops have in common? We take a quick look back on 2012 and share some of the “statistics” about our very first year on the Internet. It’s a quick behind the scene look at some of the highlights of Taste of Southern.com. … New York [...]
Chances are, you missed National Pig Pickin’ Day for the year 2013 and… it’s all my fault. You should know that May is National BBQ Month but if you don’t, I’m sorry, I can’t accept responsibility for that one. I will however take full blame for the fact that you may not have been eating [...]
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making delicious Pulled Pork BBQ in your oven. We’re using a dry rub to give the outside a bit of that crispy bark all the championship pit masters go for and, we’re including recipes for both the dry rub and our Eastern North Carolina style Barbecue Sauce. We’re [...]
This is it…..Mama Ruth’s Famous Strawberry Cake. You’ve heard me talk about it…now…you can cook one of your very own. It’s really a very quick and easy way to fix a scrumptious dessert. Mama Ruth uses a boxed cake mix and just a few other simple ingredients. You can make it with fresh Strawberries or, use some [...]
Follow the easy step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for our Seven Minute Frosting Recipe. You’re sure to love this old fashioned frosting recipe that’s so easy to make. It’s light, marshmallow fluffy texture is, a quick and easy change from all those butter cream frostings you’ve been making. Leave it plain, color it or, add a [...]
Follow this step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make our Deviled Eggs. A true Southern favorite for family get together’s, church meeting dinner on the grounds or, any time a quick and easy appetizer is needed. Deviled Eggs are so versatile. Make our basic recipe or, spice it up a bit by adding some of your favorite things like [...]
Follow this step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making our Southern Fried Grits recipe. If you’ve never tried them, I’m sure you’ll be just as surprised as I was the first time I ever tasted them. It’s certainly not going to be what you think or expect….especially when you top them with syrup. Grits and syrup? Oh yes. Perfect [...]
A step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making a yummy Collard Sandwich. Serve it up with some Fried Fatback and a side of Black Eyed Peas. It’s a great way to use up any leftover collards you might have. Wait…is it even possible to have leftover collards? … Collard Sandwich Recipe: … New Years [...]
Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated, instructions for making these cute little Mini-Biscuits. Call them Party Biscuits, call them Mini Biscuits….just call them quick, easy and very good. We’ll take you step-by-step through the process of making these cute little mini biscuits that will be the hit of your next party. Perfect for Christmas or [...]
Follow these easy, step-by-step, photo instructions for making our Beef Tips with Rice and Gravy Recipe. A longtime Southern favorite, Beef Tips with Rice and Gravy is just comfort food at its best. Mom and Pop restaurants throughout the South feature this on their menus and, now you can enjoy the same great flavors in [...]
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for this delicious Apple Butter Recipe. This is just another in our Canning 101 series of recipes for preserving our heritage, one jar at a time. Apple Butter is really easy to make despite the fact that it takes a little bit of time to slow cook it to perfection. [...]
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for a quick and easy Beaufort Stew Recipe. When a recipe says “just dump it all in the middle of the table when its done,” that should be enough to make you want to try it. This recipe is easily adaptable to any size family and friends gathering you might [...]
