Pie We Eat On Derby Day
The pie we eat on derby day is a tradition established over generations and we celebrate the Kentucky Derby each year with this traditional confection!
Arkansas Cheese Dip
The U.S. Senate voted Arkansas cheese dip better than Texas queso in a blind taste test. Read the rest of the story here!
PurpleHull Peas
PurpleHull Peas are celebrated in tiny Emerson, AR at their annual festival. They’re so good Fergie likes them better than black-eyed peas!
Fried Dill Pickles
Fried dill pickles hold a special place in the heart of Arkansans because they were created here and because they taste so good!
Skillet Cornbread
Grandma made skillet cornbread so good it was magical. I have her cast iron skillet, so I do the best I can to replicate her masterpiece.
Fried Okra
Sitting down to dinner with fried okra is like sitting down with a tub of popcorn, betcha can’t eat just one!
Double Crust Peach Cobbler
Double crust peach cobbler has a delicious peach flavor and also the perfect ratio of crust to filling for that deeply satisfying taste.
Mushroom Soup
Freshly foraged mushroom soup is full of earthy, creamy flavor, but you can match it with shitaake and cremini from the market!
Seared Scallops with Madagascar Pink Rice
It was a quick-fire challenge, when Padma says “You have 30 minutes and your time starts now!” Seared scallops won the contest.
Incredible Shells and Cheese
Incredible shells and cheese is made with my favorite pasta because shells can hold a lot of sauce and makes this special!
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower with sesame is the cauliflower recipe to end all cauliflower recipes from the late, great Anthony Bourdain
Crawfish Salad
Pray for leftovers from your crawfish boil so you can make Crawfish Salad the next day. These succulent morsels must never go to waste!