Lowcountry Bella

This was so easy and I had all this laying around.  I made two tarts, but you can make one big one.  It’s up to you, if you do then...

This is the great way to make  large batch of caramelized onions for many recipes.  In my case I made an Onion Galette. This is also...

Recently I decided to purchase pistachio creme because I have seen it on many blogs lately, mostly in pastry.  Believe it or not, I don’t...

Who would have thought that melting butter in water could become a magic butter sauce? Beurre Monté is a French term used to describe a...

Coq au Vin or "rooster in wine" is a traditional French peasant stew that became popular thanks to Julia Child's encouragement. While the...

Sometimes I get a hankering for some simple shrimp. It’s easy but you have to watch it. Shrimp cooks quickly. The secret is to take them...

This recipe brings olives to a whole new level.  Marinated olives are high in healthy fats.  You will often find these on the menu at...

Occasionally if I come across a real find at the store, I plan a recipe around it.  The carmelized onions by Divina caught my eye, then I...

Sounds so fancy but it’s really pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe. The Italian name for this broccoli is rapini. It is widely used in...

I know you can buy the pre packed Kale Salads.  They are convenient and actually really good.  But I decided to make my own recently and...

Otherwise known as potatoes cooked in duck fat. It is an absolute classic of south-western French cooking. It features potato seared in...

This is so good, you will want to lick the bowl!  In addition, it’s good for you!  This appetizer can make a light meal for sure, add a...

I don’t want a lot of dessert after a big meal, so bite size sweets are exactly what I like to serve.   These little nibbles are the...

No matter how you spin it, making eggplant parm takes time.   Long ago, I would egg, flour and breadcrumb each piece,  fry it in 5 inches...

It’s time to lighten things up people!  This is just fresh, colorful, crunchy and good.  You can eat this alone or add some seared...

It’s expected, almost demanded, from our family for Omi to bring her famous Mac & Cheese to a family function.   It’s so decadent, and...

You wont ever make cornbread again after you make it this way.  It’s so moist and luscious, the perfect accompaniment to a southern meal,...

Just because you are cleaning up your eating a bit, doesnt mean you need to sacrifice flavor! I love roasted veggies and I make a ton of...

No matter how much food we have at our get togethers ( and there is always a lot), these get devoured first!  My daughter in law started...

If you need a simple pasta dish for the holidays, or anytime, this one satisfies everyone, even the picky eaters! Perfect at the last...