Patty’s Pick: Mimi’s Scalloped Potatoes

by Patty Roper

This is the way my late mother always made Scalloped Potatoes. The recipe is easy to prepare with ingredients that you have on hand. This is a versatile side dish with just about any menu. I even serve this creamy and delicious casserole for brunch. Enjoy! Mimi’s...

SMOOTH MOVES

by Emily Ellis | Photography by Rory Doyle

What we eat is crucial to our health and, more often than not, it is difficult to get the vitamins and nutrients we need. Eating healthy is hard and cooking requires a good deal of time for busy families, so drinking smoothies is a great habit to develop if you are...

PATTY’S PICK: Lena’s Coconut Cake

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

Lena Causey, business manager for the magazine, often has a picnic for our staff at her cabin, which was designed by the famous late architect Robert Overstreet, at Lake Castle in Madison. We all enjoy a fun day visiting the interesting cabin, the great outdoors on...

PATTY’S PICK: Pork Tenderloin with Peach Preserves

by Patty Roper

Pork tenderloin is one of my go-to entrées. It is quick to prepare and always tender and delicious. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare pork tenderloin, with yeast biscuits on the side, for a cocktail party or just for a special dinner. It is so quick and easy,...

PATTY’S PICK: Blueberry Cream Pie

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

My sweet neighbor Martha Ball of Flowood, who is a precious lady and a wonderful cook, brought this delicious and beautiful spring Blueberry Cream Pie to me. It is the perfect refreshing dessert for Easter. Your family will thank you! ½ (14.1-ounce) package pie crust...

PARMESAN-BACON CRACKERS

by Emily Ellis | Photography by Rory Doyle

Here is a little taste of our “Better with Bacon” article from our January/February 2016 issue. 32 Town House crackers 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 16 slices thin bacon, halved Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Spoon about 1 teaspoon grated cheese on top of...