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Shrimp Stock
Don’t toss those shrimp shells! With just a handful of pantry staples and a little simmer time, you can turn those shells into liquid...

Mandi Casey
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Blue Truck Salad
This recipe is a tribute to my friend Ross, who owns a beautiful farm in Georgetown, SC. Her blueberry bushes are bursting right now, and...

Mandi Casey
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Pistachio Pesto
This is no ordinary pesto. Swapping pine nuts for pistachios adds a sweet, nutty depth that’s hard to resist. I first tasted pistachio...

Mandi Casey
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Peachy Keen Pork Tenderloin
This southern summer supper inspired pork tenderloin, is kissed with bourbon, sweet ripe peaches, and a hint of backyard BBQ charm....

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Southern Charm Salad
Fried green tomatoes have become an iconic dish in Southern American cuisine, but their exact origins are a bit surprising. Though many...

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Creamy Basil Dressing
A beautiful symphony of fresh basil, garlic and heavy cream. However, you can substitute the heavy cream for milk, Greek yogurt or sour...

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Italian Country Green Beans
When crisp, local farm-fresh green beans meet the rich, savory goodness of guanciale, magic happens in the skillet. Tossed gently with...

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Zucchini alla Noni
When Zucchini alla Norma meets Zucchini alla Scapece, delicious things are bound to happen! These two beloved Italian classics finally...

Mandi Casey
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Super Easy White Slaw
My husband, the king of BBQ. makes this slaw anytime we fire up the grill for burgers, ribs, or pulled pork. He grew up working at a...

Mandi Casey
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Rick’s Red Slaw
Red slaw is a Southern classic that's perfect for any barbecue spread. Unlike creamy slaws made with mayonnaise, this tangy version is...

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Simple Ricotta Magic
I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical at first, but making homemade ricotta turned out to be one of the simplest and most rewarding kitchen...

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Hop to It: Lowcountry Boil Edition
Sometimes all it takes is one small change to breathe new life into a beloved dish. For my stovetop Lowcountry boil, that change was...

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Seared Sea Scallops
Sea scallops are large, tender shellfish harvested from the deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic. Known for their sweet, delicate...

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Zucchini Parmesan with Burrata
When you are craving a Parmesan dish of some sort, but want it fast, fresh and delicious, this zucchini dish is both comforting and sexy...

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Avocado Crema
I always over buy avocados, and there is usually a few stragglers that are a hot minute from going bad. Â So I decided to make this crema...

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Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas
How easy can dinner get? Grab a rotisserie chicken, some corn tortillas, and fire up the air fryer. Boom, tostadas are served! Perfect...

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Zucchini Arrabbiata Sauce
When you're looking to cook meatless — whether for Lent or any time of year — this Zucchini Arrabbiata sauce is a must-try! Arrabbiata...

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Lowcountry Rice Grits
Rice grits, also known as "middlins" or broken rice, are a by-product of milling Carolina Gold rice, a fragile long-grain rice, and have...

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are highly nutritious, offering numerous health benefits due to their rich content of protein,...

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Noni’s Whipped Ricotta
With my upcoming trip to Lake Garda, known for their lemons, I threw this creation together. Lemons grow exceptionally well in Lake...

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