Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimento Cheese
Candied Pecans
North Carolina Vinegar Sauce
Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
What's with the Southern themed Sunday dinner menu this week, you might ask?? Well, other than it being an absolutely gorgeous Fall weekend that made it perfect for smoking 9 1/2 lbs of pork shoulder and 7 1/2 pounds of a whole turkey breast yesterday, I was born in Goldsboro, NC some 40ish years ago today. So, this is my menu with a blessing to my roots (and my parents, of course). And yes, I am taking pictures, editing, writing and blogging on my birthday, because I love my little space here😊.
Pecans... Do you say PEE-CANS or PUH-KAHNS?🤔 I know, terribly exciting recipe to share, but the are really an important element to my recipe caché. They are delicious on their own as an addictive snack or well received when given as a gift for the holidays. But I also use them in sweet and savory dishes, like ice cream, salads or as a garnish to just about anything. The real beauty of these pecans is they can be customized to your taste buds or to whatever you are serving them with. Instead of cinnamon, how about cumin or a chipotle pepper spice blend? What about pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice? The possibilities are endless! As I say-Make it for you, make it your own! Happy Sunday!
*Note-I do prefer the silicone mat when baking the pecans because the stickiness of the mat on the baking sheet makes it easier to stir the pecans.
