Easy Meals and Southern Cooking
The Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans. Usually made with rye whiskey, a bourbon Sazerac combines bourbon, absinthe and bitters. It may surprise you that the Hurricane isn’t the official cocktail of New Orleans. It’s the Sazerac. Known known as America’s oldest cocktail, its origins predate the Civil […]
Quick and easy marinated asparagus is a zesty and delicious springtime side dish or healthy afternoon snack. One of the things I love about springtime, besides the arrival of warmer weather, is the availability of fresh produce. Yes, I know we live in a day and age where just about […]
Pineapple glazed ham is the perfect compliment to a holiday spread. Sweet pineapple juice is simmered with whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Glazed baked ham is hard to beat, am I right? There is just something about the sweet, sticky glaze paired with the saltiness of […]
You don’t have to travel to New Orleans to enjoy a Ramos Gin Fizz. This creamy, frothy cocktail from the Big Easy can be made at home — without the 12 minute shake time. A few years ago, Hilton Garden Inn ran a commercial in which actress Judy Greer sits […]
The Hurricane cocktail is one of New Orleans most popular signature drinks. Rum, passion fruit juice, lime juice and grenadine give this rose-colored drink a tropical flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. I’m proud to […]
I'm Lisa, a first generation Southerner. While I was born and raised in Mississippi, I wasn't raised on Southern food. Then I met and fell in love with a boy who grew up eating his Grandmama's fried chicken and his Mamaw's biscuits and gravy. I realized I had a thing or two to learn about Southern cooking.
