Crispy fried pickles with just a hint of spice are the perfect game day snack! Serve them with remoulade, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce. Fall is upon us and that means just one thing around here... football! While tailgating may not be an option (damn you, covid!) … [Read more...]
Pickled Okra Recipe: Spicy & Quick
Using the refrigerator method makes this pickled okra recipe quick and easy. The amount of heat can be dialed up or down according to your preference. The refrigerator method of pickling Are you familiar with it? I have never gotten into the whole waterbath method of … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe: Cajun Style
This recipe for Cajun style grilled chicken wings turns out crispy wings that are full of flavor, but only as spicy as you like. Delicious straight off the grill, they get even better after being bathed in a Cajun butter sauce. Cajun does not always mean spicy We love … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crumb Cake with Cream Cheese
This Blueberry Crumb Cake with Cream Cheese will become your go-to recipe for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Simple ingredients mean you can make it anytime you like. Why we love this crumb cake: It makes a great use of fresh blueberries, available year round these … [Read more...]
Garlic & Herb Marinated Mozzarella Pearls
Mozzarella pearls found in the cheese section of your market are marinated in a simple herb oil recipe and can then be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The Herbs for the Mozzarella Pearls When first making these marinated mozzarella pearls I had lots of fresh herbs … [Read more...]
Baked Brie Cheese with Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto
Baked brie cheese is topped with pesto, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts for a delicious twist on this traditional cheesy, gooey appetizer. Everyone loves baked brie cheese, and this recipe gives it a deliciously different twist from the usual sweet fruity ones. Don't get us wrong … [Read more...]
Greek Shrimp Crostini
These Greek Shrimp Crostini make a delicious and beautiful appetizer with a lemony feta cheese spread, roasted red peppers, juicy shrimp and fresh mint. I swear there is just nothing better than the flavors of Mediterranean food. Lemon, garlic, olives, feta cheese... You could … [Read more...]
Muffaletta Salad: Low-Carb Appetizers
Muffaletta salad is a low-carb and keto-friendly appetizer that can be served in shot glasses for an elegant appetizer for a Mardi Gras party or any other gathering! When Mom and I visited New Orleans last fall, we got to tour around our beloved Big Easy and explore the … [Read more...]
Spicy and Smoky Pimento Cheese
Homemade pimento cheese with a smoky twist and a spicy kick is perfect for snacks and sandwiches on its own. Use it in any recipe that calls for pimento cheese as an ingredient, and take your dish up a notch or two. Homemade pimento cheese was a staple in our house when I … [Read more...]
Green Bean Bundles with Bacon
Bacon-wrapped green beans?! You got that right. Fresh Green Beans are seasoned perfectly and then wrapped with bacon in individual bundles. They make an elegant presentation, but are easy enough to make for any meal. Green Bean Bundles with bacon are a new discovery for me, … [Read more...]
Cajun Crab Dip
This delicious hot Cajun crab dip is an update on a family favorite made in a cast iron skillet with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, juicy lump crab meat, and a Cajun kick. This hot Cajun crab dip is a twist on a very simple classic family recipe. The classic had cream … [Read more...]
Jambalaya Dip
This hearty, cheesy jambalaya dip is made in a cast iron skillet and has andouille sausage, shrimp, and all your favorite flavors from that classic Cajun dish. Though our family is from South Georgia and North Florida, we love all types of Southern food. Cajun and Creole … [Read more...]
Spicy Chorizo Cheese Bite Sausage Balls
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento®. All opinions are 100% mine. This Mexican version of classic sausage balls combines chorizo and Sargento Cheese to make an appetizer or brunch dish with a kick that is sure to impress. Spicy … [Read more...]
Cajun Garlic Beer-Boiled Peanuts
Cajun boiled peanuts are a Southern snack that was just made for watching football games. Our version has loads of garlic, and is boiled in your favorite beer overnight in the slow cooker. Beer-boiled peanuts? You read that right. Fall might mean pumpkin spice where you're from … [Read more...]
Blackeyed Pea Hummus
Blackeyed Pea Hummus gives a fun, southern twist to this versatile dish. Blackeyed Pea Hummus is super simple to put together and makes a tasty and hearty addition to your appetizer spread. Leave a few of the peas whole to sprinkle on top and your hummus becomes a conversation … [Read more...]
Grapefruit Kiwi Detox Smoothie
Looking for a delicious way to slim down for the new year? This detox smoothie with nothing but fruit and a touch of honey has all the Vitamin C and fiber you need to start your day off right. Last weekend we went to our family's annual Cane Grinding down on the … [Read more...]
Favorite Recipes of 2017 from Biscuits and Burlap
As we finish another year here at Biscuits & Burlap, we are bringing you a round up of your favorite southern recipes from 2017. The end of the year is upon us and what a year it has been! Looking back, here at Biscuits & Burlap, we have changed so much and you fabulous … [Read more...]
Baked Brie with Bacon and Apples
Baked brie spread on crackers or fruit slices is a classic appetizer and this version has a sweet and salty twist that is sure to impress. This recipe was originally written for and posted on Restless Chipotle Fall is almost over and the winter holiday season is upon us! I … [Read more...]
Cheese Ball with Pimento Cheese
This heavenly Cheese Ball has a southern flair with Pimento Cheese and pecans. It can be rolled in a variety of ingredients, giving each one a unique look and taste. Our Cheese Ball recipe has the perfect blend of cheddar, cream cheese and pimento cheese as the base. This was my … [Read more...]
Bacon Bourbon Jam
This Bacon Bourbon Jam is the perfect addition to a crostini, pimento cheese, a grilled cheese sandwich, or even roasted vegetables! Bacon. Bourbon. Jam. Really, what could possibly be wrong with this? It's meaty, sweet, tangy, salty... And its bacon! Some of my favorite … [Read more...]
Homemade French Fries with Creole Aioli
Homemade French Fries will put anything you can get from a fast food restaurant to shame. If you've never had them, now is the time to find out what you've been missing. When I was growing up, homemade french fries were a staple at our house. Mama would cook them in an iron … [Read more...]
