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 […]
Southern Staples- Pecan Recipes to try this Holiday Season

Southern Staples Pecan Recipes to try this Holiday Season By Cindy Coopwood with Photography by Rory Doyle Party Cheese Ball with Pecans This is best made the day before to allow the flavors to blend together. 8 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 teaspoons grated onion 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 […]
Some Like it HOT

By Cindy Coopwood & Cordelia Capps Photography by Bill Powell 4 Baked Sandwiches to try Right Now! It’s a shame some think of sandwiches as only a lunchtime option. If you start with good bread, load it with flavorful, cheesy ingredients and bake them to delicious, toasty perfection, the humble sandwich transitions very well into something […]
Chilling & Grilling

Styled by Erica Eason Hall Photography by Will Jacks Recipes by Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia Capps Simple Recipes and Tips for your Next Summer Cookout When it comes to summer grilling the possibilities are absolutely endless. And the added bonus of dining al fresco with family and friends (mosquitos permitting) makes every event more festive—so […]