The Best Summer Crab Boil
Plucked from our hometown waters, a fresh bounty of plump blue crabs prepared three classic ways makes for the best summer crab boil.
Super Salads
1. WILD RICE SALAD 3 (2.75-ounce) packages quick-cooking wild rice, cooked and cooled (I use Gourmet House.) 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted...
April Showers
April showers bring May flowers – and often precede spring babies and June brides. This is a terrific time to host a party for...
Easy as Pi
Jo Ann Edwards loves pi, and pie, in all of their infinite variations. So, for the much-adored local math tutor, ...
Mobile Bay’s Most-Pinned Recipes
Photo by Jean Allsopp
1. summer shrimp salad wraps
This is one of local food legend Lucy Buffett’s favorite easy, breezy, seasonal dishes to serve up...
7 Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili This recipe is delicious by itself or as a base. Add rice or pasta, along with any vegetable...
Recipe: King Cake Bread Pudding
King Cake Bread Pudding
Transform leftover king cake into a warm, fresh-baked dessert, topped with a sweet and simple glaze. Serve in ramekins for a...
Recipe: MoonPie Bars
MoonPie Bars
These rich, decadent squares will satisfy any chocoholic’s sweet tooth.
1 box yellow cake mix
2 sticks of unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs, divided
6 chocolate MoonPies,...
Recipe: MoonPie Trifle
MoonPie Trifle
Layers of chocolate and banana MoonPies steal the spotlight in this festive take on banana pudding.
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 (14-ounce) can sweetened...
Heart Health Made Simple
Lissa Watkins’ husband, Jay, is a good-hearted man. Unfortunately, his heart health isn’t quite so great. His family history is peppered...






