My mother first made these brownies, originally called “The Ultimate Chocolate Thing” after she found them in TV Guide back in the ‘80s. They use a box mix, which we usually frown upon, but the end result is so overwhelmingly delicious that no one will care. Be warned; once you bring these to a party, [...]
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Our Holiday Card
Season’s Greetings from Drawl “Here’s wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a Drawl-filled new year!” – Amanda Odum, Publisher – Raleigh, NC “Wishing all y’all a joyous and peaceful holiday and a safe, exciting new year! You’ve all been a gift to us this year. <3″ – Summerlin Page, Editor-in-Chief – Raleigh, [...]
Last Minute Gifts for the Southern Man
So there is one day left before Christmas, and if you’re anything like me, you haven’t started your Christmas shopping. I do all of mine on Christmas Eve, every year. I call it a tradition because that sounds much better than procrastination. Over the years I’ve developed a talent for knowing what to give and [...]
Chocolate Chess Pie
This pie is adapted from Raleigh’s Angus Barn’s famous recipe. It’s easy and people always love it.The middle has a fudgy, pudding consistency. With whipped cream or ice cream, this pie is darn hard to beat. Chocolate Chess Pie Serves 8 Ingredients 1 unbaked pie crust*1 stick of butter ½ c. (3 oz) semisweet [...]
Homemade Dinner Rolls
These rolls are simple to make and require no expertise for shaping. The dough comes together easily and bakes up nicely. They are a blank slate; feel free to experiment with flavorings. If you like to sop gravy, these are the ticket! This dough makes enough for well over a dozen large dinner rolls. Homemade [...]
Simple Hollandaise Sauce
Simple Hollandaise Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 1 egg yolk* 1 tbsp. lemon juice 4 tbsp. melted butter Water, as needed 1 tsp. kosher salt Procedure In a blender, combine egg yolk, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse several times to combine. While blending, slowly add melted butter. Whip until frothy and pale yellow. If necessary, add [...]
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted AsparagusServes 4Ingredients1 lb. fresh asparagusOlive oilKosher saltBlack pepperProcedurePreheat oven to 450° F.Trim woody ends from asparagus spears, and arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss lightly to coat.Roast for 10 minutes, stirring lightly halfway through.Arrange on [...]
Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese
Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese Adapted from Ina Garten – Serves 8 Ingredients 8 oz. Gruyere, shredded 8 oz. Cheddar, extra sharp, shredded 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. flour 1½ c. milk 1 lb. elbow macaroni 1 sleeve Ritz crackers 1 [...]
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