We were in Old Town Petersburg for dinner when we first had cheese grits with shrimp. The restaurant was recommended by friends of ours–Wabi Sabi. (click on name to go to restaurant link) My wonderful husband and personal chef has embraced the art of making cheese grits and shrimp! While we were away on vacation we…
Category: Just a Grillin’
Grilling ideas from Parish
Hot Virginia Dip
From Tyra Lamb (mother of the groom-to-be) This was served at the engagement party and has become a new family favorite for the Hebbs! Thanks Lambs! Hot Virginia Dip 1 Cup Pecans-chopped 1 Tsp. butter 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened 4 Tablespoons milk 5 Ounces dried beef (chopped) –very hard to find in the grocery…
Sunday Afternoon Cooking: Zucchini-Potato Casserole and Homemade Pizza
Zucchini-Potato Casserole This elegant tian, a French dish of layered vegetables, is delicious warm or at room temp. Southern Living JUNE 2014 Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings Hands-on:35 Minutes Total:1 Hour, 50 Minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped Vegetable cooking spray 1 medium-size Yukon gold potato, sliced 1 medium-size zucchini,…
Lavender Tea Bread
Here is one of our favorite recipes with a lemon glaze added. Enjoy! ♥INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt ♥DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165…
Cratchit Family: Contentment and Simplicity
You should put a blog post in Just-a-grillin’ talking about simple food, like hot dogs and baked beans. Simple cooking, like a table top charcoal grill, and just spending time around mealtime. I’m thinking of a quote from A Christmas Carol about the Cratchits gathered together at Christmas time. The scene was when…
Dill Pickles
My husband made the quick, place in the refrigerator version. These last several weeks in the refrigerator. How to Make Dill Pickles Makes 2 pint jars What You Need Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Kirby or Persian cucumbers 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 teaspoons dill seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1 cup…
Sausage and Gravy with Drop Biscuits
When I was in high school I enjoyed cooking. A friend of the family purchased a Betty Crocker Cookbook for me to begin my cooking adventure! Marriage came in 1988, and the faithful cookbook of my teens made its way into our home. This treasured book from my youth has travelled with us to Glouster, VA,…
Brussels Sprouts
Okay–so I swore I’d never like ’em. But—I do! I love ’em! Give this recipe a try! Here’s what to gather to make a side dish that feeds 4-6 people: 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts 2-3 tablespoons melted ghee or fat of choice Kosher salt and pepper 4 bacon slices, diced Aged balsamic vinegar Preheat your…
Cajun Corn Chowder Written Out…
Folks could not read the card so here it is written out: 1 Stick of butter 1 can cream of potato soup 1 can cream corn 1 can Mexicorn 1 tsp. Sweet basil 1-2 tsp Tony’s Creole Seasoning 8 oz cream cheese 2 cup milk (Vitamin D is best) 1 can Shoepeg (white) corn optional…
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