Old school cookout side dish. The only thing I didn’t use was the Miracle Whip. We have carrots, apples, golden raisins, with a tart, creamy sauce. This is a make-ahead dish that will look new because it’s so old. I hope you like it. 3 cups shredded carrots1 cup golden raisins1 cup diced Granny Smith…

This is a dish that people eat at diners all over America. A simple dish that is simple to do and simple to mess up. (Some of the best is at a diner in Mackinaw City.) My first rule: don’t use the canned meat stuff; make your own corned beef and use the leftovers, or…

I was trying to make the ultimate Georgia cookie. Since I couldn’t figure out how to add pulled pork to a cookie, I had to go with what I thought were Georgia flavors. Georgia staples are peaches, pecans, white chocolate chips, and of course, Southern Comfort. Now, some cinnamon and nutmeg tie everything together. I…

I love mac & cheese. I love New Orleans, so let’s combine the two. Three cheeses, lots of spice, andouille sausage, and most importantly, the right pasta. Spaghetti! Flavor, on creamy goodness with spice that will make sure you take bite after bite. I hope you like it. 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 cup…

I have a new “go to” store; it’s A to Z Butcher in Stafford, VA on Route 1. This is an old school butcher with dry-aged steaks, fresh sausage, and all the good things your mega mart doesn’t sell. In this case they have the juiciest bratwurst I have eaten. Great flavor with their IPA…