In My Kitchen: 7.30.18

Recipes and menu ideas: eggplant caponata, southern summer succotash, charred shishito peppers, summer squash gratin, peach glazed chicken thighs, roasted mackerel with garlic and paprika, and southwestern striped mullet. ~~~ Eggplant Caponata About a month ago, eggplants of all kinds and shapes appeared at the farmers market. When I first saw a display of them, …

In My Kitchen: 7.21.18

Recipes and menu ideas: fish with Thai coconut red curry sauce, blackened skipjack tuna, green beans with mushrooms and herbs, shrimp scampi, Southern tomato pie, and pork Milanese. ~~~ Ocean Isle Beach We spent a few days visiting cousins who were vacationing at our regular coastal haunt, Ocean Isle Beach—where I met my honey. Usually …

In My Kitchen: 7.14.18

Recipes and menu ideas for basil pesto, dogfish taco night with peach salsa, salsa verde, squash calabacitas, butter beans and southern pie. ~~~ Tis the season for basil pesto Every spring I buy at least six baby basil plants so I can make pesto every few weeks throughout the summer and into the fall. Last …

Shrimp and Grits

This shrimp and grits recipe is one of our favorites. The shrimp are cooked in a delicious sauce and served over creamy, cheesy grits. Swoon. I swear it’s the best shrimp and grits you’ll ever have. ~~~ Brrr, it’s been cold here in Raleigh, only reaching the low 30s during the day, with the wind …