It is the fall and with that comes tailgate season. Now, I do not really care for a tailgate, but I do like the food that you have at tailgates, so to honor that, I am going to share some recipes good for tailgating throughout the week, and I am starting with Buffalo Chicken Dip! Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons garlic minced 2 cups cooked chicken shredded 1/2 cup Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce (More if you want hotter!) 8 oz cream chee

This southern classic is sure to delight, and there are many variations of this recipe. My mama used to to buy the tub of Pimento Cheese from the grocery store, but I never liked it much. It was a little mushy, and I still have not found a store-bought that I like as much as homemade, and it really is easy to create this spread with these homemade pita chips Pimento Cheese Ingredients 1 block of extra sharp cheddar cheese (good quality) 1 jar of diced pimentos 1 tsp garlic po

Years ago we would go to a cafe in Cary called Cary Cafe, and I would always get their Chicken Salad sandwich on wheat bread. It was a unique Chicken Salad with large chunks of chicken, broccoli, and red peppers with a touch of curry and a sweet mango chutney. I had longed for this, and one day, I found the recipe. This is not my recipe, of course, but I will share with you all! Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, poached in Chicken broth 1 stalk of broccoli , just the florets 1 r

This simple side dish can be served with sandwiches, wraps, burgers or with your favorite chicken or pork dish. It is so easy and so versatile that there are two versions below: Version One: Ingredients: 1 lb. of pasta of choice, penne or shells work well 2 tbsp Greek Seasoning 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained and washed ½- 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 English Cucumber, diced 1 bottle of Italian Dressing Fresh Basil Ribboned ½ -¾ cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional) Directi

Picture from St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC This is not a post about food or a book recommendation. This is a post to share about remembrances of September 11, 2001-- a day that stands vividly in my mind. I was a young teacher teaching a group of English students in high school at the time this tragedy happened. I remember not knowing what to do with my students when such a tragedy was unfolding. I remember that I was a sophomore in high school when the tragedy of the Challeng

As we celebrate Labor Day and the end of summer, what better way to celebrate than with a warm fruit cobbler for dessert. This one is versatile and you can add whatever fruit you like: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches or apples. Make sure you top with a big dollop of ice cream: Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk (2% or higher) ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups fresh blueberries ¼ cup sugar

For our first Savor the Story dish, we are going to visit a quick weeknight dinner that is versatile: Flatbread Artisan Pizzas. There are many varieties of this pizza that you can savor. I have made a classic pepperoni, bacon and cheddar, BBQ Chicken, Pesto Chicken and Spinach and Mediterranean. If you are looking for a quick recipe to complement your reading and for a quick weeknight meal, these artisan pizzas will just hit the spot. So, here is the recipe: What you’ll need