Here you'll find everything needed for planning the perfect Backyard BBQ Menu. Tips include timelines, involving guests, make ahead recipes and serving ideas. NOW IS THE TIME TO HOST A COOKOUT At the time of this writing the world is seeing light at the end of the … [Read more...]
Cajun Steak Bites Without Butter
Cajun Steak Bites Recipe does not have butter, making it perfect for a buffet or appetizer bar. A cast iron skillet is the recommended cooking method for this easy and delicious beef-lovers dish with cajun spices. Why is it best to leave out the butter? While delicious … [Read more...]
Cheese Tartlets Recipe – Easy and Elegant
Cheese Tartlets are French inspired and American easy. These cheese tartlet mini appetizers are rustic and simple while still being elegant and special enough for any occasion. Exactly what is a cheese tartlet? It's a delightful little appetizer which provides 2-3 bites … [Read more...]
Goat Cheese with Honey & Black Pepper
Goat cheese with honey, black pepper, and lemon is a creamy, flavorful dip for veggies or fruit slices and a perfect spread for crackers or crostini! If you love goat cheese like I do, that title probably made you say "mmm..." Let's be honest, goat cheese doesn't need … [Read more...]
13 of the Best Pecan Recipes
This is a collection of our favorite pecan recipes from over the years here at Biscuits & Burlap! A couple weeks ago Hurricane Zeta blew through the South causing devastation, but as we know, every cloud has a silver lining. When the storm had passed and the downed trees … [Read more...]
Pimento Cheese Appetizers
Pimento Cheese Appetizers are super simple to put together and will be the first thing to go at any gathering. Use homemade pimento cheese or a good-quality store bought variety, along with phyllo shells, and you'll have bite sized treats that everyone will love. Nothing … [Read more...]
Crispy Fried Pickles
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 jumped on board with the waterbath canning … [Read more...]
Southern Appetizer Board
A Southern appetizer board is the single easiest thing you can throw together for a party- They're beautiful, they have something for everyone, and leave you free to mingle! There's something so satisfying about putting together an appetizer board. You can have practically … [Read more...]
Goat Cheese Appetizers with Roasted Tomatoes
These goat cheese appetizers will become a favorite recipe for a great many reasons. They're easy to make yet impressive, universally liked, vegetarian friendly and beautiful. Puff pastry is the base You've got to love puff pastry. It's a staple that many home cooks keep … [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...]
Collard Greens – Traditional and Creative Recipes
Collard Greens have been a staple in southern kitchens for many years, but are now being enjoyed all over the world. Here you will find the traditional methods and recipes, as well as inventive ways to cook and enjoy this old favorite. Like many Southerners I grew up … [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...]
Flatbread Appetizers with Pistachios and Burrata
These Flatbread Appetizers have a blend of flavors that is unique and delicious. Quick and easy to put together, you'll pull it out of the oven in minutes, cut into appetizer-sized pieces, and have everyone asking for more. Flatbread appetizers start out with Naan bread with … [Read more...]
Peach-Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings
These smoky, sticky grilled chicken wings have a little kick to go along with the taste of sweet Southern peaches. Let them sit in the sauce for a few hours to soak up those delicious flavors before you throw them on the grill. Summer is here! Well, technically it's … [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...]
Garlic Herb Deviled Eggs
Nothing disappears off a holiday table faster than deviled eggs. These garlic herb deviled eggs have a fresh twist that separates them from the ones Mama used to make. When I think of deviled eggs, I always think of Easter. As I write this, Easter is just around the corner, … [Read more...]
Fiery Cajun Shrimp
The original Fiery Cajun Shrimp recipe gets an update, but it's still a tasty and beloved recipe. Fiery Cajun Shrimp has been a favorite of our family since the early 1990's when I cut the recipe out of a Southern Living magazine. No, it was not created by a celebrity chef … [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 … [Read more...]
