May Feast: Strawberry Gelato
The bounty of fresh local strawberries naturally leads to discovering new recipes for this delicious fruit. Gelato is a refreshing, cool treat for warm spring and summer days, and is not difficult to make with...
Category: A Taste of Winston-Salem: Recipes
April Feast: Village Tavern’s Apple Walnut Muffins
The Village Tavern, located in Winston-Salem at 2000 Griffith Road (pictured) and at Reynolda Village, is one of my favorite restaurants. One of my favorite dishes at the Tavern, particularly as a luncheon item,...
March Feast: Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is a special dessert for any occasion, but it definitely makes a hit at Easter. When my Aunt Irene gave me a cookbook from Christ Church in New Bern, she told me that everything...
February Feast: Cherry Coconut Bars
Delicious and festive…what more could you want for a February or Valentine treat? Well, if I add easy, that should seal the deal! Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1/2...
December Feast: Lemon Sugar Cookies and Hot Fruit Drink
The delicious aromas of Christmas baking make all the cooking preparation worthwhile. Here are two recipes that go great together or they can stand on their own. The Lemon Sugar Cookies are a roll...
November Feast: Cheesies
The official name for this recipe lists “Cheese Biscuits,” but around my house, they’re just called “cheesies.” I usually make them close to Christmas, but I’m posting this recipe early so that you can have...
October Feast: Toddle House Butterscotch Cream Pie
The Toddle House was a national chain restaurant, founded in Memphis in 1932, specializing in breakfast and open 24/7. The tiny buildings were built according to the same plan, each with a short counter with...
September Feast: Seasoned Crackers-Revised
The following post was published last week. I have added a lighter version of the recipe that is equally flavorful, but with less butter and not as salty-tasting. Just in time for snacking while...
August Feast: Key Lime Pound Cake
This is a delicious pound cake that has a fresh, lime flavor…perfect for all occasions. Key Lime Pound Cake Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup shortening 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 3...
July Feast: Striped Delight
Looking for an easy and refreshing summer dessert recipe? Striped Delight, a four-layer dessert that can be assembled in 30 minutes, fills the bill. It can be made ahead of your meal, and can...