When spring days waffle from blustery and cold to sunny and warm, Chef Lynn Wells turns to a comforting soup brimming with fresh vegetables and plenty of ham.
RECIPES
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Topped with crunchy Ritz Crackers and slivered almonds, this old-school casserole was a favorite dish that Chef Lynn Wells’s mother made.
Beginner Greens
Sheri Castle’s recipe gussies up traditional greens with dried fruit, bacon, and a very short simmer on the stove to keep the color fresh and vibrant.
Spring Greening
In a season that calls for tidying, our columnist welcomes a freshly picked mess into her kitchen.
Magnificent Mocktails: Pure Bliss Choco-tini
Raise a glass to someone sweet with a chocolaty twist on the espresso martini that just happens to be alcohol free.
Eddy’s Cream Cheese Pound Cake
In Elkin, a generous mailman became known for handing off slices of pound cake to individuals along his route. Now, he bakes one daily for a local coffee shop. With his recipe, you can make it for yourself at home.
Countertop Hospitality
In the South, a pound cake is an invitation to grab a plate and make yourself at home. One Stokes County baker shared this homemade tradition beyond his kitchen table.
3 Recipes for a Steakhouse-Style Dinner
Somewhere between cutting fries and scrubbing the grills at her first restaurant management job, one chef found love. When she and her husband crave familiar flavors, these are the recipes she makes.
Sirloin Beef Tips With Peppers & Onions
Marinate beef tips overnight and then throw together this quick sauté to deliver sizzling flavors in less than an hour.
