Low Country Bella

Chicken Piccata is an Italian American dish that originated in the 1930s.  Therefore, it’s not something you will see on menus when...

Also called broken rice, its origin in South Carolina because of the deep rice roots of our state. It became a local favorite because it...

So excited for my trip to Paris, so I decided to make something this weekend that I know I will eat several times while there.   Steak...

This was made popular by a celebrity ( shes very “Friend-ly). However I would eat it without her endorsement because it’s pretty tasty...

Carbs upon carbs! Every now and then you just gotta do it! This is classic Roman pizza contains no red sauce, in fact no sauce at all. ...

Traditional pesto is a thick, green sauce that tastes bright and herby from the basil, and salty and rich from the cheeses and nuts. It...

It’s crisp, colorful and oh so pretty.  The bitterness of arugula, the anise flavor of fennel, the spiciness of radicchio and sweetness...

You will need: 1 lb salmon filet 2 tbsp honey bbq sauce ( any brand) 1 tbsp strawberry jam 1 tsp mild crispy chili sauce 2 scallion...

A different approach to pesto, but still so garlicky and good.  In addition to crostini, this is great on grilled chicken and fish, or...

This delicious creamy soup is made of onions, puréed leeks, potatoes, chicken broth and cream.   It is typically served chilled as a...

This is another light and rather healthy soup! Artichoke hearts are loaded with potassium and are full of fiber.  For this recipe I used...

This was so easy and I had all this laying around.  I made two tarts, but you can make one big one.  It’s up to you, if you do then...

This is the great way to make  large batch of caramelized onions for many recipes.  In my case I made an Onion Galette. This is also...

Recently I decided to purchase pistachio creme because I have seen it on many blogs lately, mostly in pastry.  Believe it or not, I don’t...

Who would have thought that melting butter in water could become a magic butter sauce? Beurre Monté is a French term used to describe a...

Coq au Vin or "rooster in wine" is a traditional French peasant stew that became popular thanks to Julia Child's encouragement. While the...

Sometimes I get a hankering for some simple shrimp. It’s easy but you have to watch it. Shrimp cooks quickly. The secret is to take them...

This recipe brings olives to a whole new level.  Marinated olives are high in healthy fats.  You will often find these on the menu at...

Occasionally if I come across a real find at the store, I plan a recipe around it.  The carmelized onions by Divina caught my eye, then I...

Sounds so fancy but it’s really pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe. The Italian name for this broccoli is rapini. It is widely used in...