Nothing says spring like this classic Southern cocktail. We grow mint in the garden and it blooms super early and has so many uses. You can use it lemonades too! For this classic beverage, all you need is mint, ice, sugar and bourbon. So easy a child could do it, although that might be illegal….
Author: Michelle Archer
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Smoked Red Snapper Dip
Ingredients You really want to smoke your own fish for this. Liquid smoke is no comparison. For this dish my husband uses a mix of hickory wood and apple wood. Smoke the salted fish until the fish reaches 145 degrees. Cool and flake fish. Combine ingredients and chill. Serve with crackers or toast rounds.
Roasted Root Vegtables
INGREDIENTS: 2 large carrots 2 medium parsnips, peeled 2 medium beets, peeled 1 medium red onion 1 medium sweet potato 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh herbs ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven;…
Sage Grilled Corn
INGREDIENTS: 4 ears corn 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter substitute at room temperature 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped sage 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lime zest 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt and ground pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Combine butter substitute, lime zest, juice, sage, salt and pepper. Peel back husks to remove silk. Coat each…
Mediterranean Pickled Onions
Mix, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. You can make these ahead and store them for a week. If you love pickled veggies, take a peek at my Asian quick pickled slaw. It is so good with rice, salmon, chicken or even on a burger.
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