I decided to try out cous cous with roasted veggies as a side dish. My recipe was inspired by one I found in one of my cookbooks. It pairs well with grilled meat, so we like to make it when the weather cooperates enough for us to cook out. This recipe is really flexible because…
Try this pimento and white cheddar macaroni and cheese for dinner tonight. Cheesy and peppery, this macaroni and cheese is perfect comfort food.
Another Virginia Tech recipe here. These Italian stuffed tomatoes were a side dish in the West End dining hall’s steakhouse, and I enjoyed them with their crispy chicken. I was curious why my personal recipe tasted different from West End’s until I found the recipe in A Taste of Virginia Tech. My recipe uses breadcrumbs,…
Michie Tavern is a historic tavern in Charlottesville, Virginia. We stopped for lunch one day many years ago when I was visiting colleges (yes, this die-hard Hokie visited that other school in Virginia). My mom loved their food so much, she bought their cookbook. These Michie Tavern green beans are quite tasty and are a…
Pimento cheese ranks on my list of ultimate Southern foods right up there with biscuits or fried chicken. As a result, pretty much every good Southern cook has a recipe for it. It’s one of those classics that is eaten everywhere from church dinners to the Masters, and it’s utterly delicious. I personally love pimento…
I decided to whip up this recipe from the Junior League of Fayetteville’s cookbook, The Carolina Collection. This is a great filling dish for tailgating or for a cold day. I love pairing it with salad and warm yeast rolls. Enjoy!