Serve these tiny treats for dessert or brunch. Southerners love pie for Thanksgiving. These mini chocolate pecan pies can be served as a dessert after dinner or at a shower or brunch. Credit:David Malosh; Prop Styling: Robyn Glaser; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Unroll piecrusts on a lightly floured work surface. Using a 5-inch round cutter, cut piecrusts into 12 circles, rerolling scraps as needed. Fold and crimp edges. Remove pan from freezer....
These mini cakes are loads of fun with sprinkles and edible flowers. Use a small round cutter to cut out the layers from asheet cake. Gently presssmall edible bloomsor sprinkles into the top and sides of the cake before serving. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Ingredients 1(13.25-oz.) Prepare cake batter according to package directions, stirring pink candy sprinkles into batter. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch baking pan....
Give pineapple upside-down cake a run for its money. The cakes are both sweet and buttery with brightcitrusnotes from the grapefruit zest. Red, white, or pink, any variety of grapefruit will work with this recipe. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You could even use a mix of all three varieties for a gradient of grapefruit hues. Remove and discard peel and pith from grapefruit. Cut 2 (1/4-inch-thick) rounds from each grapefruit....
Just when you thought there was no way to improve on the potato, along come these babies. What’s not to love? They’re savory, crisp, and cheesyperfect for a quick breakfast or a brunch buffet. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall We’re thinking amimosa pairingmight be in order . Ingredients Baking spray with flour 1(20-oz.) Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with baking spray. Toss together hash browns and 2 cups of the cheese in a large bowl until combined....
A little taste of New Orleans that packs a whole lot of flavor. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What do you call a sandwich in miniature? Sure, you could call it a snack. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We call this one a party in a bite. These mini muffuletta sandwiches are a little taste ofNew Orleans, and pack a whole lot of flavor. We’ve gotcapicola, deli ham, salami, provolone, and mozzarellaand we’re not stopping there....
Grab a fork, and dig into these mini pecan pie tarts. It’s hard to resistpecan pie, especially when it comes in a cute little package. Best of all, these mini pies can be made in advance. Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski packages frozen tart shells Garnish: currants Directions Toast pecans: Preheat oven to 350oF. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant....
These cheesy bites are the crowd-pleasing appetizer your next gathering needs. Two favorite Southern appetizerscheese balls andpimiento cheeseare combined into one unforgettable snack. Ingredients 2cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1cup softened cream cheese 14tsp. Credit: James Ransom, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn garlic powder 1(4-oz.) Add pimientos, and pulse until evenly distributed and slightly chopped, 6 to 8 pulses. Transfer cheese mixture to a medium bowl, and cover with plastic wrap....
The quality of your tomatoes will make or break this simple sandwich. We like the color contrast of red and yellow heirloom tomatoes, but choose whichever large tomato is ripest. These little sandwiches are perfect for outdoor picnics orbrunch with the ladies. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Ingredients 4bacon slices (about 3 oz. red beefsteak heirloom tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4teaspoonblack pepper...
“A check or stripe pairs beautifully with a floral,” she offers. Doing so, she says, “creates a seamless, cocoon-like effect.” “By pairing bold colors with thoughtful restraint, a space can feel both minimalist and expressive.” Credit:Stacy Zarin Goldberg for Storie Collective Credit:Christy Kosnic Photography for GreyHunt Interiors Credit:Greg Powers for Tracy Morris Design
A new spin on one of our favorite cocktails. Our Mint Margaritas are sure to shake up any party. And might we say that these festive beverages surely fit the bill. Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely These margaritas aren’t too sweet, packing a nice, punchy flavor from lots of lime juice. The mint adds a clean, fresh note to finish. The trick to achieving a perfect salt rim?...
A fresh twist on minty sweet iced tea. Similar to an Arnold Palmer, thisrefreshing drinkcombines two summer favoriteslemonade and minty iced tea. Turn this into a cocktail by adding bourbon or spiced dark rum. Credit: Jennifer Davick Ingredients 3cupswater 2family-size tea bags 1(1-oz.) package fresh mint leaves (about 1 cup loosely packed) 1/2cupsugar 4cupscold water 1(6-oz.) Remove from heat, add tea bags, and stir in fresh mint. Cover and steep 10 minutes....
" I couldn’t do any of this without her." Terry Wyatt/WireImage/Getty Images Miranda Lamberthas had a busy start to the new year. On January 15 she kicked off the second annual MuttNationRelief For Rescuesfundraiser in partnership with Tractor Supply Company. Credit:Terry Wyatt/WireImage/Getty Images While she is keeping busy, she’s also feeling extremely grateful for another reason this year. Her mother has just marked one-year cancer free. Her mother Beverly Lambert was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021 and underwent months of treatment....
NBC will air a two-hour special with performances and an awards ceremony on September 26. Lambert has earned it. The three-time Grammy winner has earned the most awards in ACM history and released a multitude of chart-topping songs. Credit:Christopher Polk / Getty Images And of course she’s a cookbook author that has shared herdelicious recipeswith our readers. Her newest album, “Postcards from Texas,” is scheduled for release on September 13....
