Lowcountry Bella

All of my favorite ingredients,  minimal prep and quick cook time, this shrimp stew feels elegant for such an easy weeknight meal. AND...

It was so amazing to be invited to a pool party over the weekend.  My friend is a fabulous cook and hostess, with a beautiful home and...

Also known as garlic confit, this becomes more of a condiment when baked and caramelized.  Add to mashed potatoes, cannellini beans,...

The REAL carbonara is made very differently than one would receive at an American restaurant. It’s decadent,  silky and rich. Whole...

This absolutely delicious recipe was made possible by Trader Joe’s.  I don’t get up there much, it’s a bit of a hike, but when I am there...

Ok let’s get this out of the way first.  Yes I know that Alfredo sauce is not a traditional Italian dish.   However it’s pure comfort...

Ive made Gazpacho in many different ways. One of my favorites is taking left over salad with vinaigrette and purée with tomato juice. ...

A true southern side dish that I remember my friends Granny’s always had on the Sunday Supper table growing up.  While this recipe calls...

Very famous “ down the shore”,  this recipe takes me way back. I cant remember the last time I made it. Many call it Crab Gravy. I call...

Chicken Piccata is an Italian American dish that originated in the 1930s.  Therefore, it’s not something you will see on menus when...

Also called broken rice, its origin in South Carolina because of the deep rice roots of our state. It became a local favorite because it...

So excited for my trip to Paris, so I decided to make something this weekend that I know I will eat several times while there.   Steak...

This was made popular by a celebrity ( shes very “Friend-ly). However I would eat it without her endorsement because it’s pretty tasty...

Carbs upon carbs! Every now and then you just gotta do it! This is classic Roman pizza contains no red sauce, in fact no sauce at all. ...

Traditional pesto is a thick, green sauce that tastes bright and herby from the basil, and salty and rich from the cheeses and nuts. It...

It’s crisp, colorful and oh so pretty.  The bitterness of arugula, the anise flavor of fennel, the spiciness of radicchio and sweetness...

You will need: 1 lb salmon filet 2 tbsp honey bbq sauce ( any brand) 1 tbsp strawberry jam 1 tsp mild crispy chili sauce 2 scallion...

A different approach to pesto, but still so garlicky and good.  In addition to crostini, this is great on grilled chicken and fish, or...

This delicious creamy soup is made of onions, puréed leeks, potatoes, chicken broth and cream.   It is typically served chilled as a...

This is another light and rather healthy soup! Artichoke hearts are loaded with potassium and are full of fiber.  For this recipe I used...