1 1/4 oz Plantation Pineapple Rum 1/4 oz El Dorado 12 yr Rum 1/4 oz Ron Zacapa Centenario 1/4 oz Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum 1 oz fresh lime juice 3/4 oz simple syrup Dash Angostura Bitters   Prep: Combine all ingredients in a Boston Shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled […]

With just twenty minutes of prep time in the morning, you can set yourself up to come home to the inviting fragrance—not to mention flavor—of home-cooked crockpot chili. The slow-cooking perfectly combines the beef, beans and tomatoes for hearty, satisfying bowls of warm chili goodness. Ingredients 2  lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1  […]

RECIPE FROM PAT BRANNING’S NEW COOKBOOK:  SOUTHERN TRADITIONS  (click here to purchase the book) If you love butterscotch, these brownies are for you.  This recipe is tried, tested, and loved by anyone who ever took a bite!  Fantastic served alone or with coffee ice cream.  Yields 36 bars, each roughly 2.25 x 1.5 inches INGREDIENTS: […]

RECIPE FROM PAT BRANNING’S NEW COOKBOOK:  SOUTHERN TRADITIONS  (click here to purchase the book) Served sliced thin against the grain or shredded on a bun with creamy coleslaw.  They make great little sliders for parties, can be easily cooked ahead and re-heated.  Top with a slice of red onion and a few pickles. INGREDIENTS: 2 […]

As an appetizer or main dish, dressed up or dressed down, crab cakes are a versatile part of Southern food. Start with a base of crabmeat and a binder and find your favorite way to serve them. 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. […]

Picture perfect! YIELDS:2 – 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME:1 HOUR 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 package graham crackers, crushed, plus more for garnish 12 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1 c. powdered sugar Juice of 1 lemon Pinch kosher salt 1 c. whipped topping, plus more for garnish Lemon wedges, for garnish DIRECTIONS Divide crushed graham crackers between 4 dessert cups. […]

INGREDIENTS: 3 Cups Strawberries 3 Cups Blueberries 3 Cups Yogurt 1 Cup Powdered Sugar (1 teaspoon set aside for topping) 1.5 Teaspoons Vanilla 2 Packages Cream Cheese 1 Angel Food Cake   DIRECTIONS: Wash fruit, slice strawberries Blend yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla and cream cheese in separate bowl Tear angel food cake in bit size […]

Tomatoes cooked in balsamic vinegar are the perfect sweet-tart compliment to this cheesy chicken.   INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp. freshly torn basil 4 slices mozzarella   DIRECTIONS In a large skillet over medium-high […]

 A rich blend of extra-sharp Cheddar, potatoes and broccoli, this classic soup will see you through fall and winter. Though they are a little more work, the homemade croutons are worth it—they add an irresistible crunch. CAL/SERV:403 YIELDS:4 PREP TIME:0 hours 30 mins TOTAL TIME:0 hours 30 mins INGREDIENTS 2 slice of bread 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 stalk celery 2 clove garlic 1 onion 1 medium […]

This seafood dish is a combination of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Great for relaxing trips to the beach, it is also easy to create for a crowd. Lowcountry boil can be served on newspaper for easy clean up. Crab, onion, and butter are frequent additions to the pot, and having a removable drain basket […]