Soffrito (Spanish-Style)
Erica Lovelace Erica Lovelace

Soffrito (Spanish-Style)

The French have mirepoix - carrots, celery, and onions. The Spanish have sofrito - onions, garlic, red peppers, and tomato. The Cajuns have the Holy Trinity - celery, green peppers, and onions. The Chinese have green onions, garlic, and ginger. They are all integral to so many dishes. Whatever culture your sofrito hails from, it is almost always sautéed to coax as much flavor as possible out of these few humble ingredients.

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Compound Butters for Grilling Season
Erica Lovelace Erica Lovelace

Compound Butters for Grilling Season

Compound butters are a great way to up your grill game. They add a boost of flavor to your grilled meats, veggies, or seafood. Easy to throw together, customizable, and stores well in the fridge or freezer!

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Sous Vide BBQ Ribs
Erica Lovelace Erica Lovelace

Sous Vide BBQ Ribs

This recipe is for the boys and girls that don’t have access to a fancy smoker but want to eat BBQ this summer. Cook these ribs in a sous video machine low and slow before blasting in a hot oven.

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Deviled Eggs (Park Tavern Style)
Erica Lovelace Erica Lovelace

Deviled Eggs (Park Tavern Style)

Deviled eggs are a contentious dish but if it’s late spring in the South, you’re bound to find them on many buffet spreads. In my family, Easter, Mother’s Day, and summer bridal showers were not complete without a spread of deviled eggs.

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Erica Lovelace Erica Lovelace

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

I never thought I could make the perfect pasta dish but I think I may have done it. The sweet potato gnocchi is the perfect compliment to the rich, tangy Gorgonzola sauce. Move over, “Marry Me Chicken”.

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