A recipe from the "vintage" files – Copper Pennies

With pak choi, tomatoes and green peppers

Meringue Cookies w/ Cocoa Nibs

Egg Whites with Avocado are a great way to fuel for those New Year resolution workouts.

Cassoulet, the French stew/casserole, is a fabulously rich and hearty meal during those cold winter months!

Southern Fried Quail

English (not French!) Onion Soup

Buttermilk Fried Chicken – crispy, juicy and delicious. Dinner was inspired by The Help – chicken, sides and dessert.

Asian-Style Tomato Soup with Rice Noodles is a great family meal that is easy to make and customizable as well.

Chase away the winter blues with this refreshing Winter Shrimp Salad.

Starting out 2011 with a Southern classic – Shrimp & Grits

Pork Dumplings Swimming in Hot Broth with Snow Peas