This is one of those recipes where if you have a bunch of fresh oregano, tomatoes, and peppers in the garden, it’s super easy. You can add just about any vegetables in this and it will be so tasty. You'll notice the recipe is written for a full 2 pounds of shrimp. You...
Georgian pecan-crusted trout
Most restaurants here in Georgia that profess to have a “Southern” flair will have some variation of Georgian trout on the menu. First of all, it’s local. Secondly, there’s something uber-Georgian about the combination of sweet pecans grown here in the state and trout...
Shrimp and grits
You might say this is the recipe that broke the caveman’s back. Julie had made Paleo Grits only a few days before, and I really wanted to surprise her with a cool meal that incorporated her latest creation. Julie is the real brains behind the apron in our house. So...
Turkey loafing
This is our take on meatloaf, again one of those all-time ultimate comfort foods. Most family recipes for meatloaf involve similar basics, though quite a few home recipes call for added breadcrumbs and store-bought ketchup. Much like burgers, this Turkey Loafing...
Basic, almost foolproof grilled chicken
If you were to poll people who have embarked on a paleo path and ask them “what protein source do you most often eat?” chances are chicken would be at the top of the list. There are hundreds if not thousands of ways to prepare chicken, which makes life all that more...
Coq au vin casserole of chicken in red wine
The first time I made coq au vin for one of my Le Creuset cooking demonstrations, I was convinced that I was either going to burn my eyebrows off or injure some innocent bystander. Flambéing is dramatic, and always gets my heart racing with that noise it makes as it...
Julie’s barbecue chicken
A few things to remember about chicken, barbecue, and grilling: always use tongs to handle your meat, store-bought sauce isn’t worth the gas you used to go pick it up, and it is really hard to screw up BBQ Chicken. This recipe calls for using the same cuts of chicken....
Fried chicken
For many people we know, it doesn’t get any more comforting than fried chicken. This recipe is pretty darn easy and you can add whatever you want to the dry mixture for seasoning. You will want to use a slotted spatula or tongs to move the chicken around, and try to...
Pot of chicken pie
There is just something special about chicken. It seems to have its toe in so many comforting recipes. Chicken pot pie has to be near the top of most folks’ comfort food lists. Something about the word “pie,” I guess. The crust may crack and separate a bit, depending...
Dry-brined big bird
Turkey will come across your radar at minimum once a year. We gave this recipe a try this Thanksgiving when we spent four days in Tennessee and told my Mom to stay out of the kitchen. You should have seen her. She didn’t know what to do with herself the entire time we...