This recipe was originally published in the May/June, 2019 issue of the Roanoker Magazine, Southern Spoonful recipe column. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! October 4, 2019 is National Taco Day! Celebrate with these deliciously flavorful and festive shrimp tacos! Spicy Chili Shrimp Tacos with Baby Bok Choy Slaw and Pickled Red…
Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! March 14, 2019 is National Potato Chip Day. Have you noticed how many different flavors of potato chips there are in the grocery? Every flavor from traditional sea salt to black truffle and olive…
It’s Always A Good Time For Grilled Cheese
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! I love grilled cheese…love to make ‘em …love to eat ‘em! Friday, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day, YAY! I always think of grilled cheese as “toasted cheese sandwiches” because that is…
The Cubano: The Perfect Grilled Sandwich
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! How are you planning to celebrate National Mustard Day this Saturday, August 3? I am marinating pork loin with my apple cider mustard marinade to make Cuban sandwiches, Cubanos. If you don’t have…
Bloom ~ Restaurant and Wine Bar in Roanoke, Virginia
Bloom Restaurant has a big city vibe with a small town feel. Located in the historic Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia, this modern sleek restaurant offers a seasonal menu that highlights fresh local food. Don’t let the unassuming facade fool you, there’s lots to love inside! The Roanoker Magazine will feature Bloom in upcoming issues….
Cajun 15 Bean Soup
As the weather gets cooler, we’ll be ready with lots of soup recipes…here’s one of my favorites: 16 servings 20 ounce package Hurst’s HamBeen Brand 15 Bean Soup Mix with cajun seasoning packet (soak beans in water overnight) 4 cups vegetable stock 4 cups water 12 ounce country ham hock 8 ounce ham steak, cut…
Very Berry Lemon Drop Martini
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! One of my favorite cocktails is a Lemon Drop Martini. The citrus twist of the lemon with the sweet sugared rim on the cocktail glass is the perfect combination for my taste buds….
Magical Food Pairings with Cameron Hughes Pinot Noir and PetitVerdot
Please visit Cameron Hughes website and discover the wide selections of wines they offer from the world’s best wine producing regions and sell it directly to us for a fraction of the price. https://chwine.com/ Pinot Noir is my favorite late summer wine. It is a precious wine made from delicate grapes that grow only in…
My Favorite Chili Recipe
SLOW COOKER KETO CHILI Even if it’s hot outside, chili is the perfect dish for lunch, dinner or a snack. A little pepper sauce in the chili and some avocado and sour cream on top will cool down your tastebuds. I recently received some PERi-PERi sauce from my friends at Nando’s. PERi-PERi is a pepper…
White Bean Hummus With Pine Nuts Drizzled with Smoked Olive Oil
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! May 13, 2019 is International Hummus Day. The word “hummus” means chickpea in Arabic. Traditionally, hummus is made by blending garbanzo beans (chickpeas), garlic, lemon juice, tahini, spices and olive oil. Often served…
