As you might have noticed in recipes number two and three of this series (Intriguing Dip and Party Cheese Ball) I tend to pick my recipes based on its title. The final recipe in my Spring and Summer Sides Series is no exception … what’s not to love about an Avocado Surprise Salad? Avocado Surprise Salad (contributed by Mrs. Hugh Tillett)…
Tag: JLC Cookbook Recipes
Spring and Summer Sides Series: Pineapple Cheese Spread
If you are new to reading these food related posts, I have started a Spring and Summer Sides Series highlighting what I consider to be the best sides for your upcoming get-togethers. All recipes are from the 30th anniversary edition, “The Charlotte Cookbook,” published by the Junior League of Charlotte. This is the fourth recipe in the six recipe series. Pineapple…
Spring and Summer Sides Series 2: Hawaiian Chicken Salad
I’ve really enjoyed having The Charlotte Cookbook, 30th Anniversary Edition, published by the Junior League of Charlotte, in my possession. Lately I’ve been going to the cookbook for some “sides” inspiration. With all of those barbecues and get-togethers coming up in the warmer months I thought it would be fun to do a series of six spring/summer sides for any…
Spring and Summer Sides Series 1: Party Cheese Ball
So if you’ve been a reader of these JLC cookbook recipes for a while, you’ve probably noticed I pick most of the recipes based on their title. The Party Cheese Ball is no exception. Serve it to your guests with some crackers or pita chips and I’m sure it will help get the party started right! Party Cheese…
Raleigh’s Best-Ever Cookies
I really wanted to find some exciting summer recipes for y’all since Mother Nature teased us a bit in Charlotte the past couple of days with temperatures in the 70’s. Alas, winter is rearing its ugly head once again, making my eagerness for warmer weather be put on hold. Instead I searched around for what I consider to be a…
The Smell of Banana Bread Baking Away …
I think everyone’s top three favorite smells must include freshly baked bread, am I right? Banana Bread is one of those foods that should, and must, be made year-round, which is why I am including it as one of my fall favorite food recipes. I’m still loving the Junior League cookbook from Washington DC and found this gem in the…