Strawberry Shortcake - More Than a TV Cartoon From the 80's

A true Southern delight, made delicious by my great grandmother, Frances (aka, FaFa). All you need is some fresh berries and Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream) and my FaFa's short cakes. Macerated Strawberries 2 pints fresh strawberries, quartered and diced 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, white Mix the berries and the sugar and let sit. When left to sit the berries with...

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Grilled Zucchini Courtesy of Chez Pink (aka Big Ass Zucchini, Part III)

There is nothing better than fresh zucchini grilled up with a little seasoning at the height of summer. So in case you missed it - here is the original "beast." It's so simple, you don't really need a recipe. Grilled Zucchini Thick slices of zucchini Greek Seasoning to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Toss zucchini with oil and seasoning. Grill over a medium-hot fire...

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3-Day Weekends are for Barbecuing

Not that I ever need an excuse to BBQ, but a 3-day weekend certainly makes it feel like a requirement...a least when you are related to my Dad. So Barbecue Chicken it is. First, you need the right sauce, my Mom's. Bumpy Barbecue Sauce Yields 1 cup Ingredients: 1/2 Cup butter 1 Each lemon, juiced 1 Cup ketchup 1/4 Cup worcestershire sauce 2 Teaspoons garlic powder 1/4...

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Who Needs Cake...?

...when you can make Red Velvet Pancakes? Happy 3-day weekend everyone. First, I have to start out by explaining that this recipe came from The Breakfast Cook by way of way of the fabulous Gemma, who cooks breakfast for my brother's company. So I cannot take credit for the idea or the recipe. However, you all know me and you know I make changes. So... Let's start with...

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A Whole Mess-o-Potato Salad

Fourth of July weekend means barbecues and picnics - which also means pulled pork, barbecue chicken, burgers, coleslaw, baked beans and, you guessed it, potato salad. so I have 3 potato salad recipes I make. One with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette, my Granny's which has a sweet and sour marinade, green onions, hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise and Miracle Whip (quite Southern...

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