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Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

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Syndicated column from week of May 13, 2013.    May seems to be a month of teas and showers. Have you noticed? No, I don’t mean rain showers, although we’ve had our share of cool and rainy days. I’m talking about baby and wedding showers. I’m talking about Mother’s day and Bridal teas. I think it’s the season for celebrating upcoming celebrations. We celebrate upcoming births with showers of gifts for the new mommy. We celebrate upcoming weddings with showers of gifts for the bride. We celebrate moms for everything they do. And at all of those showers and teas, we play games, laugh, tell stories, and eat. Yes, we eat. Girly snacks, appetizers, fancy finger foods and fluffy fun treats. Stuff that men don’t care to eat. We revel in our girly-ness and make a meal of tiny, dainty, creamy, lacking in red meat foods. We make a meal of veggie pizza, salads and cake. We toast each other with fruit punches and herbal teas. One of the snacks I see at these events is pimento cheese – either in small sandwiches or on top of crackers as a spread. This tasty treat is amazingly simple to make. There … Continue reading →

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May 7 – This Week in AFC History

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A look back in Apron Free Cooking History Since I’ve been writing on Apron Free Cooking (AFC) for two years now, I thought it might be interesting to look back in the archives and see what was happening during this week in history. This weekly feature will include links to popular or entertaining posts from 2011 and 2012. 2012 May 10 – Budget Road Trips May 9 – Trifle May 6 – Amish Oatmeal Cookie 2011 May 8 – Mother’s Day May 12 – Wedding Reception If you like this post, please use the buttons below to share it! Don’t miss an update… sign up for email notifications in the right margin! … Continue reading →

Grill Up a Father’s Day Feast

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Chipotle Maple Citrus Watermelon Wings (Family Features) Make Father’s Day special by combining two of Dad’s favorite things – sweet treats and the grill. Hot dogs have gone gourmet and a big, juicy hamburger or steak is a tried-and-true classic. But, this year, show Dad how much you love him with a healthy twist on two  American favorites – the chicken wing and watermelon. If Dad is usually the one manning the grill, review these simple tips for cooking chicken outdoors before you begin: Preheat the grill on high. Make sure the grate is well oiled to prevent sticking. Transport the chicken to the grill on one plate and use a clean plate to take the prepared food back to the kitchen.  Use tongs to turn the chicken instead of a fork, which may tear the meat. Keep the grill covered as much as possible for quicker, more even cooking.  Have a spray bottle filled with water handy in case of a flare up.  Once you remove the chicken from the grill, allow it to “rest” for five minutes so it will retain its juices when cut. Get the kids involved in the meal preparation by creating a fun dessert. … Continue reading →