Spring is upon us and the greens are too!
Spring is upon us and the greens are too! It’s a perfect time of year to enjoy this grits and greens recipe from Gumbo Love. …
Recipes
Gulf Classic Scamp or Trout Almandine
Growing up Catholic my family always practiced ‘Fish on Fridays’ during Lent. One place that my folks used to take us to dinner on Fridays was a beloved Mobile, Alabama …
Classic Coastal Crabmeat Au Gratin
Béchamel was the first fancy sauce I taught myself to make; adding cheese was the next step, and this particular cheese sauce just makes everything absolutely wonderful …
Lucy‘s Favorite Raw Broccoli Salad
I learned to make this salad years ago when I worked in a deli in Fairhope, Alabama.
Black Bean and Corn Salad Dip
It’s the time of year when making a meal without actually cooking can be a blessing as good as a cool breeze.
Watermelon Feta Cheese Salad
It’s the time of year when making a meal without actually cooking can be a blessing as good as a cool breeze.
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Basil, Balsamic, and Black Olives
This is one of those recipes that I made up one Summer day …
Old-Fashioned Summer Shrimp Salad
This Summer Shrimp salad is one of my favorite, easy, summertime dishes.
Spicy Coffee-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin
A recipe for special occasions. This one calls for taking out the fancy plates and napkins.
French Onion Soup with Fresh Rosemary
This rich, comforting, aromatic soup is the perfect thing for a chilly day – whether you’re in the islands or in the mountains.
Crawfish Cornbread Casserole
Crawfish cornbread is a Louisiana dish resembling a southern spoon bread, but features that exotic New Orleans ingredient, crawfish. Fresh water shellfish born in the bayous of Louisiana, crawfish were until recently, impossible to enjoy unless you traveled there. These days, crawfish meat exported from Louisiana is available frozen in
Pimento Burger with Fried Green Tomatoes
When I wanted to create a memorable signature burger for LuLu’s, I turned to a homemade cheese dip that I serve at home when I have company. Pimento cheese is a Southern food staple; I make mine with a touch of honey ale that gives it a little tang (My
White Bean Turkey Chili
There couldn’t be a more perfect meal for when temperatures drop and families start gathering. This White Bean Turkey Chili warms up my spirits and feels good for the soul. Let me know if you try it in your kitchen! Gumbo Love, Lucy White Bean Turkey Chili Serves 8 2
“Wee Burgers” and Fairhope’s Friday Night Lights
My pre-teen grandkids are already getting excited about Friday night high school football home games. It’s a big deal in Fairhope where they live. If you’re from a town or state where football is king like it is in Alabama, then you know what I’m talking about. We start getting
Beer-Braised Beef Brisket with Cumin and Garlic
It’s 4th of July weekend! If your holiday involves gathering with a group – whether it be at the beach, for a picnic, or a potluck- this beef brisket recipe is PERFECT! Not only does it feed a party, it keeps beautifully and reheats easily. When I have made it
Daddy’s Fried Chicken
If I had to pick one dish that reminds me most of my daddy, JD Buffett, it would be his fried chicken. With a side of mashed potatoes and a good helping of butter beans … it was my favorite Sunday dinner for sure. It’s so good in fact that I put
Strawberry Cobbler
School is out! My grandchildren are packing up to spend the first weekend of Summer at the beach with me. And with the Memorial Day holiday upon us, friends are coming to the beach for visits too. The house will be full, busy, and FUN. This crazy delicious Strawberry
Florida Lobster Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado
My mother loved the finer things in life… champagne, caviar, and lobster! This salad is perfect for a special luncheon celebrating Mother’s Day. If you don’t happen to have the delicacy of Florida Lobster available, you can substitute Maine lobster anytime a recipe calls for Florida Lobster – or, by
Sweet Tomato Pie
Sweet Tomato Pie Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 Pillsbury refrigerated piecrust 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons heavy
Friday Shrimp Salad à la LuLu
Spring is here and Easter is upon us! If you’re starting your weekend early with a boat ride today, this is a perfect salad to take along for a sunset picnic. A little wine or sparkling mocktail (my preference these days) and some crackers on the side are my favorite
Bronzed Yellowtail Snapper with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce
Fish on Fridays, a Lenten tradition for many, really does usher in the flavors of Coastal Springtime. I love this Yellowtail Snapper with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce recipe from Gumbo Love. It’s perfect for today! What are you cooking this week? Tell me in the comments here or share on