Barenaked Chef Said So

03/16/2026

Need a special touch for a dinner party?

03/12/2026

Words of Wisdom from Brenda Gantt's "It's Gonna Be Good, Ya'll!" Cookbook. LEARN TO MAKE GRAVY. Done and done. This one is easy and no one will know you used a shortcut!

This gravy comes out perfect every time. The cream of chicken soup is what gives it wonderful flavor. Nice and creamy, never lumpy.

10/27/2025

Who has a tried-and-true potato soup recipe they'd be willing to share?

10/25/2025

🥓☕ Biscuit Heaven on the Road Home! ☀️

On our way back from the 2025 NC REALTOR® Convention in Cherokee, we made a delicious detour to The Buttered Biscuit — and wow, was it worth the stop! 😋

✨ Breakfast all day? Yes, please!
✨ Friendly service that makes you feel right at home.
✨ And those cat-head-sized biscuits 🥯… paired with perfectly crispy bacon 🥓 — absolute perfection.

No wonder there’s a line wrapped around the building! If you’re ever near the area, trust us — The Buttered Biscuit is worth the wait!

07/04/2025

Cute idea to take to your 4th of July Cookout!

07/23/2024

♦️ I found this simple party cocktail on Pinterest and tried it out this weekend at my party. I used a sweet wine and it was 👌perfect! The picture had it with 🫧champagne, though. 😁Both would be delish! 2 ingredients: wine/champagne and a 🍓fruit popsicle!

07/04/2024

Anyone ever heard of a Gelati? When we went to Navarre Beach for vacation this year, we popped in to Jeremiah's Italian Ice for a cool snack after thrift shopping in the 100-degree heat. This monster GELATI fit the bill perfectly! This one is a Strawberry Shortcake, complete with strawberry and cake batter Italian Ice, Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream and Cookie Butter Crumbles. If you check their website, they have a store locator. Guess what? There is one near me in Mooresville. Dangerous! See you tomorrow, Jeremiah!

05/26/2024

If you need an idea of how to feed a group of kids at your home, may I recommend👉 chicken sammie sliders? Pound the chicken 🤏🏼 thin, cut it into cutlets a bit bigger than your roll, bread with panko, and pan fry. Assemble with a pickle slice but serve with ketchup and mayo! A hit! 💯

05/21/2024

Are you the type of person who loves a little 🌡️heat in every dish you eat? Well, try this chocolate cake with🌶️ chili! Looks delicious! ❤️‍🔥

My wife & I are doing a collaboration post today! She is the brilliant & lovely, A Journey to a Dream blog. Check it out if you would like to see her post on this recipe. So, we decided to …

04/16/2024

🪵Rustic Vidalia Onion Tart🪵

💁If you are looking for something simple, but showy, this is the dish for you. It looks like you made something intense and complicated, but it is seriously one of the 👍 easiest things I've made. So delicious, too!

You'll need: 👇
2 Tablespoons butter 🧈
4 medium-sized Vidalia onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 6 1/2 cups) 🧅
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (other herbs can be subbed) 🪴
3/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 teaspoon pepper 🧂░
1/2 recipe pie dough, or 1 refrigerated pie crust 🥧
1 egg white, lightly beaten 🥚
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded Gruyere cheese (can sub Swiss cheese) 🧀

📜See the instructions on the original recipe website: https://www.pink-parsley.com/2009/10/vidalia-onion-and-gruyere-tart.html

04/10/2024

🐖Easy Ham Roll Ups🐖

🍖 3 Slices cooked ham from the deli
🧈4 oz. cream cheese, softened
🧄3 green onions, cleaned and trimmed

🌡Bring cream cheese to room temperature.
🪵Lay ham slice flat on a cutting board.
🔪Spread 1-2 Tablespoons of softened cream cheese over ham slice.
🌯Place green onion on the short end of deli meat and roll tightly.
↺ Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
🍽 Place on a plate and cover with saran wrap. Put in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 24 hours.
🔪When ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and cut each ham roll into bite-sized slices.

🧑🏼‍🍳Source: https://eatpicks.com/ham-roll-ups/