Author Archives: Heather Brower

SKILLET CORNBREAD

SKILLET CORNBREAD INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 CUPS FINE STONE-GROUND CORNMEAL, SUCH AS GEECHIE BOY 1 TEASPOON COARSE KOSHER SALT 1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA 1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER 2 CUPS WHOLE-MILK BUTTERMILK 7 TABLESPOONS (3 1/2 OUNCES) UNSALTED BUTTER OR BACON FAT 1 LARGE EGG, BEATEN DIRECTIONS: 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. 2 Whisk together cornmeal, salt, […]

Sweet Tea Punch

Makes one galloon INGREDIENTS: 4 family-sized tea bags A handful of mint sprigs 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more to taste 1 12-ounce can frozen citrus blend juice concentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon almond extract Water Orange slices for garnish (optional)   DIRECTIONS: Please the tea bags, mint sprigs, and sugar in […]

Key Lime Cheesecake Tarts

Makes 24 tarts. INGREDIENTS 1 (6 ounce) box of Archer Farms Key Lime Cookie Straws, available at Target or use graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafers. 1/2 stick of butter 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons Key Lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zest Whipped cream Lime zest, for garnish […]

Best Strawberry Pie

This is absolutely the best strawberry pie I have ever had….one crust that is baked beforehand and let cool and then the filling put in and refrigerate.  Best to cut the strawberries into small pieces so you can either feature a strawberry holler or just an everyday paring knife for the berry prep.  You should […]

Whole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakes

This pancake recipe is super versatile and tastes amazing with just about any ingredient you feel like adding. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c. Make-Ahead Whole-Grain Pancake Mix (link in step 1) 1 1/2 c. Buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for griddle Strawberry-Poppy Seed Pancakes 1 1/2 c. sliced fresh strawberries 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 1 1/2 […]

Grilled Steaks with Garlic Chive Butter and French-Style Potato Salad

Grilled Steaks with Garlic Chive Butter and French-Style Potato Salad INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. small red potatoes 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature 3 tbsp. minced chives, divided 1/2 small shallot, minced 1 small garlic clove, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. Finely chopped fresh parsley 2 […]

Classic Shrimp Scampi

America can’t seem to get enough of shrimp scampi: It’s one of the 10 most-searched recipes on FoodNetwork.com during the summer (more popular than burgers!) and #shrimpscampi has more than 134,000 posts on Instagram. What’s the excitement all about? Do we love shrimp scampi because it’s simple but seemingly fancy? Or because it’s done in […]

Watermelon with Cucumber Summer Salad

Watermelon + cucumbers is one of the most refreshing combos of all time. Throw in some mint, red onion, and feta and toss it all with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), and you’ve got yourself a mean summer salad. It’s the perfect summer side to go along grilled chicken, any cut of steak, or even a hamburger—beef, chicken, or […]

Spinach Salad with Sweet Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients Select All 1 package triple-washed spinach 3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves 2 tablespoons vegetable oil A few pinches sugar A few pinches salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 small shallots, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small wedge Gorgonzola, crumbled (about 2 ounces) Directions Preheat oven […]