Recipes

This time of year everyone looks forward to “pumpkin season.” Pumpkins are very versatile, and nearly all the parts of a pumpkin are edible, from the shell to the seeds, leaves and even the flowers. Pumpkins can be baked, boiled, ...

The first settlers who crossed the Appalachian Mountains found a beautiful amber-colored fruit growing wild in the fields and lightly wooded areas - the native American persimmon. This wonderful, sweet fruit ripens about mid-autumn, although old timers will tell you ...

I got to sample a wonderful dessert that was served at a ladies function at Cedar Point Church in Maryville. This recipe is from the kitchen of Duane Lea. Many thanks to her for sharing it with us. In addition ...

I had the privilege to help judge the “Best Pie in The Cove” contest at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend on Friday, Sept. 24. The Blue Ribbon Country Fair offered a smorgasbord of pies: Chocolate, coconut, pumpkin, ...

They are ready! I have waited all summer to hear from my brother, Glen, and sister, Gail, that the sweet potatoes were ready! This recipe for Addie’s Sweet Potato Casserole is one I have wanted to share for awhile, and ...

When I noticed the pear tree in the yard of my neighbors, Barney and Carol Lewis, I called Carol to ask if I could pick a few for a recipe I wanted to try. Carol was more than generous, especially ...

We all know the indecision that comes with this time of year: Hot? Cool? Wet? Dry? Is it summer or has fall made its appearance? Just as our wardrobes transition from summer to fall, so can our food. This Paula ...

Football season is here and whether you tailgate at the game or at home, one popular food to have is chicken wings. Wings run the table from super-sonic hot to sissy mild, but when feeding a crowd, it is sometimes ...

The good, green earth has given a bounty to gardeners who planted okra this year. My father has been “keeping the kids in okra” for weeks now, and, as always, I am glad to get anything fresh from the garden. ...

The weather is still quite warm and this cool salad makes the heat just a little more bearable. You can use tuna or chicken for this salad, and I like it best served in pita pockets. Pita bread has become ...

When I first heard of fish taco’s, it didn’t sound like anything that would find its way into my kitchen or recipe book. At lunch at a local restaurant recently, however, I tried them, and, to my surprise, really liked ...

When the weather is hot, sometimes a sandwich is just right for dinner. I had a request for a good homemade pimento cheese recipe, so I thought this may just be the right time to share it with the readers. ...

With sweet tender corn at its peak right now, look for any excuse to pair this seasonal treat with your main entrée. Roasted corn-on-the-cob makes any meal special, and it's an easy side dish to prepare. The varieties of corn ...

If you like pineapples like I do, you will love serving this refreshing and attractive fruit salad in a “pineapple boat.” Pineapples can be eaten fresh or canned and are most commonly used in desserts and salads. A pineapple is ...

My niece Emily Longhurst gave me this recipe for a traditional banana pudding with a modern twist. Emily enjoyed it at a Junior Service League committee meeting and passed it on with the recommendation that it “is delicious.” Served in ...