Host an OOTG Post-Wedding Brunch
A post-wedding brunch is a wonderful way to entertain your out-of-town wedding guests. It’s a great time to recap the joys of the weekend and visit with family and friends with whom you may not have been able to spend much time—and a gracious way to thank them for being part of the […]
Favorite Cookbooks
By CINDY COOPWOOD “A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe.”“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.”“Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.” – Julia Child “No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most […]
Scored and Glazed
Elevate your holiday ham with these simple techniques. Instead of buying a pre-sliced glazed ham this year, try your hand at scoring and baking your own. Scoring the fat layer that insulates the ham allows your glaze to seep into the cracks as it cooks, adding even more flavor. it also makes a beautiful presentation […]
From Our Kitchen to Yours
Styled by CINDY COOPWOOD AND CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by WILL JACKS Wracking your brain to find the perfect gift for the person on your list who has everything? Why not give a homemade gift of food this year? More personal and heartfelt by the giver, and always appreciated by the recipient, homemade food gifts are […]
Healthi(er) Holiday Sides
By CINDY COOPWOOD AND CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE LET’S BE HONEST. Holiday meals are really about the sides. There’s a lot of talk about turkeys, spiral-cut hams and prime rib roast (if you’re lucky), but what everyone really remembers from year to year are the side dishes. And since we only get […]
Recipe Roundup
12 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes to try this Fall Whether it’s a virtual tailgate in front of the TV—(it kills our souls to think of it), a casual get-together, or your college student is bringing home a handful of hungry friends—you’ve got people to feed. Here we’ve gathered some of our readers’ favorite recipes we think […]
Cochon de Lait at the Shaffett’s
A party like no other—10 years of pig roasting and celebrating friends, family, and freedom at Pier 332! RHETT’S PIG RUB 17 ounces Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning 11 ounces garlic salt32 ounce bottle Louisiana Hot Sauce1 jar Tony’s Injectable Creole Butter Add 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce plus 2 tablespoons of […]
Big Crowd? Large Batch!
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE Batched cocktails are the answer for your next party. Whether you’re hosting a few friends or a crowd, you can mix a large quantity ahead of time, keep chilled, and serve it stress-free. Guests will be happy to serve themselves from frosty pitchers or […]
Charcuterie & Cheese Boards
Charcuterie boards are the perfect way to feed a crowd especially for summer entertaining, when it’s too hot to cook. Not having to agonize over a menu is a huge plus as meat and cheese boards allow your guests to choose from the many options available. The eye-candy factor is high as these […]
Birds, Blooms and Brunch — Celebrate Easter with a make-ahead menu that can double-duty as brunch or lunch
By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia CappsPhotography by Melanie Thortis Between hunting for eggs, getting the kids dressed, and going to church—feeding family and friends on Easter can be a challenge. Whether your family gets together for Easter brunch, lunch, or if you end up eating all day on Easter Sunday—this collection of recipes for vibrant […]