Shrimp and grits. You’ll find that dish listed on almost every diner menu in the South. I was not raised in the South, but many folks who read my blog must assume I’m a Southern granny since grandaughter Emma named me Meemaw oh so many years ago. There are more variations of the shrimp and […]
Baked Ricotta With Parsley And Oil Cured Olives
The next time you need a cheese course that will WOW your guests…this is it! Make this Baked Ricotta with Parsley and Oil Cured Olives. It will be the star of the evening! I discovered this ricotta cheese torta on a blog I follow called The Irreverent Kitchen. I love Alicia’s stories of her childhood […]
Try My Smoked Salmon “Martini” – A Beautiful Presentation
I am willing to bet you’ve never eaten a martini. But I’m here to tell you it’s time for you to give this show-stopping appetizer a try. While growing up I couldn’t begin to count the number of times Mom said “Patty Ann, we eat with our eyes first!” Mom’s lesson is one I’ve never […]
Ten Courses? No Sweat! Cooking in Jim’s Kitchen
Does the thought of cooking a ten course dinner party make you sweat? Not me! Not as long as my favorite foodie friend Jim is by MY side! Our long awaited dinner party was scheduled for a Sunday evening. So Thursday was our major league shopping day, and Friday was venue decorating day. “Plan Ahead” […]
Celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day – Cheers!
I’m always ready to celebrate holidays…and when I realized July 25th is National Wine and Cheese Day I was ready to do my part to not let this holiday slip by unnoticed! One of my favorite ways to entertain is to open some wine and to make a BIG charcuterie board for guests to share. […]
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions Make THE BEST French Onion Soup
Wow. I had no idea how many people love French Onion Soup until I posted this photo on my Instagram and my Meemaw Eats Facebook pages! (If you don’t follow me on those sites…you should, since I post many photos and stories on those sites that I don’t share here on my blog.) So, by VERY […]
Ina’s Potato-Fennel Gratin – A Delicious Holiday Dish
The holidays are upon us, and this Potato-Fennel Gratin would be a wonderful addition to any holiday meal. Earlier this Fall I spent an amazing day with my totally awesome “Foodie Friend” Jim. We spent the entire day in his kitchen…prepping and cooking a five course dinner for some of our luckiest friends. And one […]
How About A Grilled Gruyere, Tart Cherry and Fresh Sage Panini
I absolutely LOVE Gruyere cheese. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a unique type of nutty-tasting, hard cheese named after the town of Gruyeres in Switzerland. (It’s a cow’s milk cheese that is generally cured for at least six months.) Gruyere is delicious in many dishes since it melts beautifully. It’s ONLY made in […]
Try My SUPER Super Bowl Bacon Bleu Cheese Dip
Don’t shoot the messenger…but I think the Super Bowl is highly overrated. The only redeeming grace for me is hearing about the amazing array of food that fans share during the game. So if you’re looking for a dip that is sure to score extra points at your Super Bowl party try my Bacon Bleu […]