Sweet, savory, and wonderfully aromatic, these rosemary roasted pecans are coated with maple syrup, vanilla, and olive oil before being roasted to perfection. They’re equally at home on a charcuterie board, tossed into a salad, or packaged as a thoughtful homemade gift.
BBQ chicken nachos are a quick and delicious twist on classic BBQ, ready in under 30 minutes. Inspired by a memorable meal at Central BBQ, these nachos combine salty, cheesy, smoked goodness with a hint of sweetness from BBQ sauce. They’ve become a staple at our house for easy dinners or party appetizers—just use BBQ chicken or even rotisserie chicken tossed in BBQ sauce for a simple, crowd-pleasing dish.
After a busy day at work, running a razor-sharp knife through a mountain of vegetables allows me to zone out for a few minutes. Turn on Buena Vista Social Club for background music and open a beer to complete the prep space. I am officially in kitchen-prep-meditation-mode. The fresher the vegetables…the better this recipe will taste.
These are not “authentic” Maryland crab cakes. But what else would you expect from a native Mississippian? This is my version of Maryland crab cakes, but feel free to tinker with the recipe, which is forgiving. Just please don’t substitute the Old Bay Seasoning. It is essential for a Maryland crab cake.
