Throwback Thursday, Zucchini & Pimiento Cheese Strata

It’s officially zucchini season, and this is one of my very favorite ways to enjoy zucchini This strata has layers of flavor It can be cut into large or small pieces to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, appetizers or dinner! Zucchini is available year round, so whether it’s summer and your garden is overflowing, or … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Pimiento Cheese Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Flatbread

Okay, this is one of those “seriously, you have to make this!” recipes!! A golden dough spread with a thick layer of homemade pimiento cheese then topped with bacon, roasted grape tomatoes and scallions baked and topped with chopped romaine lettuce Are you drooling yet? AND it’s easy peasy to make! First make the pimiento … Continue reading

Party Panache, Pimiento Cheese & Sausage Puffs

This is a twist on an old Southern party favorite, Bisquick Sausage Balls Thank you Ricki for telling me about this version! This combination is great for Christmas because the red pimientos and green onion pieces make them look party festive! You can use prepared pimiento cheese, or make your own here Because of the … Continue reading

Party Panache, Pimiento Cheese Canapes

Pimiento Cheese is practically a staple in the South Let’s use it to make some unexpected pairings for an assortment of canapes I like to make a straight forward Pimiento Cheese, Sharp cheddar, White Cheddar, pimientos and mayonnaise {Duke’s of course} You can use your recipe, a purchased pimiento cheese, or my recipe below A … Continue reading

Party Panache, Strawberry, Pecan & Pimiento Cheese Wreath

I’m getting a head start on my holiday menu this week This cheese ring is easy to whip up Wrapped well, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week until ready to garnish and serve It starts with Pimiento Cheese I keep my pimiento cheese simple with only 4 ingredients plus pepper … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Italian Sandwich Ring with Smokey Pimiento Cheese

Originally when I was developing this recipe, I was thinking I’d make a savory version of a King cake for Mardi Gras But since Mardi Gras is way yesterday, I decided to just call it an Italian Sandwich Ring It is actually similar to a New Orleans muffaletta sandwich minus the olive relish… I’m not … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Spinach & Pimiento Cheese Gratin

This recipe combines a steak house favorite Creamed Spinach with a Southern Staple, Pimiento Cheese Most of the guys I know hate Pimiento Cheese I think they feel like it’s a girly girl dish served at teas and showers which is truly silly So to humor HHjr who has a aversion to mayonnaise AND pimiento … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Southern Favorites for Masters Sunday

Sunday at the Masters is a big day at our house HH and HHjr are avid golfers and inherited the cherished tickets from HH’s father they love to go for the first few days of the tournament, but always come back before the last day     We gather around the TV to watch as … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Dreaming of Summer Zucchini & Pimiento Cheese Strata

“Hey, do we have any more of those little quiche things?” HH asked “Sure, they’re in the fridge, Warm them up in the microwave, about 20-30 seconds per piece” I created this dish with Summer on my mind Even though zucchini is available year round, it always reminds me of Summer and overflowing vegetable gardens … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Pimiento Cheese Biscuit Bites

These 5 minute Prep biscuits pack a punch with pimiento cheese and french fried onions I was inspired by a recipe I saw recently on Plain Chicken using fried onions and decided to amp it up even more with pimiento cheese You can use plain cheddar cheese if you prefer, with a little mayonnaise {see … Continue reading