With school starting around the corner, I always try to come up with different school lunch ideas for the new year to experiment with. This past year I packed charcuterie boxes, flatbreads and sushi. This year I decided to take pizza to the next level with a nod to my childhood….
Mains
Seared Scallops with Apple Celery Slaw and Madeira Pan Sauce over Butternut Squash Puree
Honey Butter Fried Chicken with Roasted Garlic Slaw and Garlic Dill Pickles
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette
Middle Eastern Harissa Steak Flatbread
If you haven’t been to the JW Marriott in Savannah, you need to get out your calendars and book a trip right now. The building is a restored electric plant that was converted into a giant hotel that has revitalized that whole area. Not only is the main atrium of the hotel…
Swamp Burger
Burgers tend to be the fan favorite at a barbecue because of their simplicity and versatility. You just can’t go wrong with the classic burger. They are so good that even a vegetarian craves them every now and again. Burgers are a food you can put on a menu that is guaranteed to…
Pimiento Cheeseburger
Just about every restaurant has their version of a charcuterie board listed on their menus these days. You just cant go wrong with a variety of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments. Pimiento cheese has been following charcuterie’s lead in trending on menus…. and for a good reason. It is super versatile and can go…
Honey Garlic Chicken
This sweet yet earthy dish will have you smacking your lips and reaching for seconds, if there are any left. For best results, the chicken can either be seared on the stove or cooked on the grill. While the boneless skinless thighs have more fat than breast, the thighs are juicier, more flavorful and…
Pancetta, Fig and Gorgonzola Cheese Grilled Flatbread with Arugula Tossed in Truffle Oil
Smoky, salty, sweet, peppery and earthy….Talk about sensory overload! This easy recipe has a bit of a char-grilled taste from grilling the pizza dough and a more elegant flavor by tossing the arugula in white truffle oil. This recipe is kid approved and will have you eyeing your next piece before you…
Bacon, Goat Cheese, Strawberry, Arugula and Caramelized Onion Sandwich
Once you cook the bacon and onions, this recipe is a sinch. Its sweet, smoky and peppery combination of flavors merry so well that it is sure to please the pickiest of eaters.
Shrimp Scampi and Parmesan Grits
Who wants an easy and delicious meal that will knock your socks off? Me! This is perfect for a weeknight dinner when you are pressed for time and need to get food on the table quickly. This particular recipe has a Mediterranean twist to the traditional southern dish with the parmesan cheese, lemon and fresh…
Blackberry Bourbon BBQ Pork Ribs
If you do not have a smoker, the best way to cook ribs at home is to apply a dry rub on them, cook them slow and low for several hours in the oven and glaze them with a sauce, on the grill or under a broiler, right before you serve them. My…
Lamb and Beef Stout Chili with Swamphead ‘Midnight Oil’ Stout
This delicious chili has a lot of depth from the oatmeal coffee stout and earthiness from the lamb. The poblano pepper is mild therefore, this meal does not provide a lot of heat. You could add the dried version of the poblano, the ancho chili, for a deeper red color. You will need to rehydrate…
