Rustic Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 jar roasted red peppers, rough chopped or pulsed in food processor 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1⁄3 cup) 4 – 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained, pulsed in food processor […]
Lentil and Ham Soup
11⁄2 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper 32 ounces chicken broth 1 cup water 8 teaspoons tomato sauce In […]
Black Bean Soup with Quesadillas
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper sour cream, diced red pepper and avocado slices for garnish Place the beans, onion, bell pepper, broth, garlic and cumin into the […]
Sausages with Carrots, Apples, and Onions
Variation: A mixture of beets, sweet potatoes and fennel would also be delicious with the sausages. 4 large pork sausages 2 large Granny Smith apples cut into cubes 1 1⁄2 pounds small red potatoes 1⁄2 pound baby carrots 1 large red onion cut into wedges 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped […]
Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Baby Potatoes
Variation: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts with broccoli and potatoes would make a similar meal. 6 boneless pork chops 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ounce package of ranch salad dressing mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oregano dry 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds baby potatoes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed […]
Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe. 4 salmon filets, deboned and with skin-on 1 pound fresh green beans, whole 3 to 4 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes 2 shallots, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper, to taste 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic […]
Wiggins Lake House
Susan and Tom Wiggins had long toyed with the idea of building a second home, as an occasional escape from their busy daily lives in Cleveland. Tom, a dentist, and Susan, who works part-time in the Wishing Well (the dress shop she once owned) are longtime, dyed-in-the-wool Deltans. However, when it came to choosing the […]
The Raney Home
When Linda Lewis Raney and her husband Holly moved to the hills near Oxford they brought their deeply ingrained Delta hospitality with them and it has blossomed in the shadow of Ole Miss. “Heaven on earth,” some would say. Nestled on the edge of Holly Springs National Forest, just ten miles from the Oxford Square, […]
Lacy B. Johnson
By Susan Marquez With bright splashes of color, Lacy Barger Johnson carefully places layer upon layer of acrylic paint on canvas to create stunning works of art. She uses the natural rhythms, patterns and colors found in nature to better understand and express the transitions in her own life. Those expressions are in the form […]
Deviled Eggs
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Photography by Scott Speakes You may call them stuffed, but they are devilishly good! For the perfect finger food for any occasion, simply follow our basic recipe and add your favorite toppings. 6 boiled eggs, peeled 1/4 c mayonnaise (We love Duke’s mayo the best!) 1 t grated onion […]