Throwback Thursday {Early Vegetables}

Dreaming about sampling some of Arkansas’ fresh-from-the-garden early vegetables? Here are some recipes to make your dreams come true. Broiled Asparagus with Whipped Goat Cheese Spinach and Artichoke Penne   Spicy Garlic Collard Greens   10 Ways to Rock a Radish

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Throwback Thursday {Tantalizing Sides}

Looking to kick family meal-time up a notch? Try one of these tantalizing side dishes to keep table time fresh and inviting. Sauteed Parmesan Pesto Spinach   Herb Roasted Turnips and Balsamic Vinegar     Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese “Coins”   Honey-Fennel Roasted Carrots   Roasted Brussels Sprouts wth Pancetta, Cranberries, and Pecans

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Mrs. Inez’s Quick Rolls

by Mary Wood Yeast rolls are a holiday tradition in our home, but it hasn’t always been that way. When I was younger and not quite as confident in my cooking abilities, I was intimidated by the whole process of making homemade yeast rolls. I learned how to make rolls from an older lady in […]

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Basil Vinaigrette with Spring Greens

After a long winter of hearty stews, meat and root vegetables, I long for a fresh salad. Salad greens and herbs are among the first things sprouting in the garden, so early spring is the best time to start enjoying fresh salads. I love cooking with herbs, and basil is probably my favorite herb. Basil […]

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10 Ways to Rock a Radish

Radishes are one of the first springtime vegetables in the garden and at farmers markets. I love its crispy clean taste after a winter overflowing with mellow, rich winter greens, roots and squashes. Radishes just lighten things up. The radish is a must in any garden, because it rewards those of us who obsessively watch […]

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Honey Blueberry Pecan Rice Pudding

My mom has always had a knack for taking simple, inexpensive ingredients and creating recipes out of them that made us feel like we were eating better than royalty. As in most things, this magical trait went unnoticed as I was growing up. But as I raise my own children, I can see it truly […]

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Pan Fried Venison

This week I had the treat of enjoying some Pan Fried Venison with a good friend of mine. He had a tenderloin that needed to be eaten and was kind enough to share!

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Slow Cooker Spinach Tortellini

I like recipes like Slow Cooker Spinach Tortellini because there is very little actual cooking involved. Believe it or not, sometimes I don’t feel like cooking. I’m sure you feel that way sometimes too.

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