Tabla de contenidos para Spring In The South 2015 en Southern Lady

Potted Planting CREATE A MOVEABLE FEAST FOR THE SENSES WITH COLORFUL CONTAINERS. CHOOSE A CONTAINER Options abound—iron, ceramic, terra-cotta, plastic, concrete, or foam will work just fine—and an eclectic collection can be unified with paint. Remember, a fresh coat of a cheerful color can revive even the saddest of pots. PLAY WITH PLANTS Gardeners adhere to the “thrillers, spillers, and fillers” theory of container design, and it’s easy to follow. Choose thrillers (tall, eye-catching plants) for the center of the pot, spillers (trailing plants) to cascade down the sides, and fillers (prolific growers) to fill in the spaces between. EDIBLE ARRANGEMENT Consider growing cabbages, kale, and other salad greens alongside flowering annuals. Another delicious option is a mini herb garden—rosemary, oregano, thyme, and chives all do well in containers. You’ll…

Peach Melba Champagne Cocktail MAKES 2 SERVINGS 4 ounces cranberry-raspberry juice, chilled 2 ounces peach Schnapps ½ ounce fresh lime juice 6 ounces champagne, chilled Garnish: fresh raspberries, peach slices 1. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine cranberry-raspberry juice, peach schnapps, and lime juice. Carefully pour in champagne, stirring gently to combine. Pour into two champagne flutes. Garnish with raspberries and peach slices, if desired. Roasted Tomato Salad MAKES 2 SERVINGS White Wine Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1 (12-ounce) package gourmet medley tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ (4-ounce) bag arugula 4 slices pancetta, cooked and crumbled ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese 1. Prepare White Wine Vinaigrette. 2. Preheat oven to 450°. Line…

Parmesan-Peppercorn Yeast Rolls MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS ¾ cup milk 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast 4 tablespoons sugar, divided ¼ cup warm water (105° to 115°) ¹/³ cup vegetable oil 1 large egg ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups bread flour 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided ¼ cup butter, melted and divided 1. In a small saucepan, scald milk over medium-low heat; set aside to cool. 2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, oil, egg, garlic salt, and pepper; beat with a mixer at low speed for…

Summertime Sweet Tea MAKES ABOUT 1 GALLON 3 quarts cold water, divided 3 family-size tea bags Strawberry Lemon Mint Syrup (recipe follows) Garnish: fresh strawberries, lemon slices, fresh mint leaves 1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover, and steep for 5 minutes. 2. Strain tea into a large pitcher. Add Strawberry Lemon Mint Syrup and remaining 2 quarts water, stirring to mix well. 3. Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and fresh mint, if desired. STRAWBERRY LEMON MINT SYRUP MAKES 4 CUPS 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 4 cups chopped fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 (1-ounce) package fresh mint 1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring…

Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling MAKES 18 CUPCAKES CUPCAKES: ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1¼ cups sugar ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3 large eggs 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1¼ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1¹/³ cups water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup strawberry jam GLAZE: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels Garnish: fresh strawberry slice 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside. 2. Cupcakes: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour,…