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Southern Cheesy Corn Pudding

January 11, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

Southern Cheesy Corn Pudding is a beloved traditional holiday and pot-luck dinner side-dish in the South! If you like corn, and you like cornbread, you will love this decadent and creamy corn casserole recipe.I experimented with several ...

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates with Almonds

January 6, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Easy Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates with Almonds are a perfect appetizer to kick off a Super Bowl party or a holiday gathering. Think about it; sweet dates, stuffed with creamy cream cheese and crunchy almonds all wrapped up like a present with crispy ...

Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp

January 5, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 4 Comments

Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp are fresh, succulent, briny Gulf shrimp, lightly coated with flour and pan-fried in a small amount of olive oil until they are golden brown and delicious.This pan-fried shrimp recipe is one of my "go-to" recipes! ...

Brussels Sprout Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

January 2, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Brussel Sprouts Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette topped with bacon and parmesan cheese.

After all of the excesses of the holidays, it only seems right to post this healthy Brussels Sprout Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette recipe. Brussels Sprout Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is loaded with micro-thin shaved raw Brussels Sprouts, dried tart ...

Grits and Pinecones Most Popular Recipes in 2018

December 31, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

Grits and Pinecones Most Popular Recipes 2018

Oh my goodness, what a whirlwind year this has been for Grits and Pinecones! Can you believe 2018 is history? It has been a busy year with 124 new recipes prepared, photographed, and posted.2018 has been a record-breaking year for Grits and ...

Quick and Easy Hanky Panky Recipe

December 29, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Quick and Easy Hanky Pankies on a black plate.

If you have never had a Hanky Panky, you are in for a treat! There is nothing improper about this Hanky Panky Recipe for old-fashioned, delicious, cocktail rye bread appetizers, sometimes called a "polish mistake," topped with a combination of ...

Meyer Lemon French 75 Cocktail

December 25, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

If you are looking for a recipe for an elegant champagne cocktail to serve at parties, or to welcome in the New Year, you should become acquainted with this delicious retro Meyer Lemon French 75 Cocktail!A French 75 is a cocktail made with ...

Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin

December 20, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

This recipe for Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin is irresistibly delicious and the perfect special occasion side dish. With thinly sliced, tender Russet potatoes, nestled in a thick and decadent cream sauce and nutty parmesan cheese, this thoroughly ...

Cranberry Cake with Hard Sauce

December 18, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

A beautiful and festive dessert, Easy Cranberry Cake with Hard Sauce will make a unique sweet ending for your Christmas meal. Full of fresh tart cranberries, this cake has it all; the colors of the season, a winning combination of flavors and ...

Perfect Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce

December 15, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones 6 Comments

Nothing says the holidays like a showstopping, melt-in-your-mouth, Perfect Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce. This elegant and impressive, oven roasted dish is a classic entrée for Christmas Dinner or makes a great appetizer for a holiday or New ...