Nothing sceams SOUTHERN quite like garden fresh tomatoes and bacon.  Try this recipe for a quick summer dinner or even for breakfast. It’s yummy! You will need 1 9″ deep dish pie crust (cooked at 350 for 12 minutes) 1/2 chopped sweet yellow onion 3 cups diced tomatoes (squeeze juice out of tomatoes and let […]

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To kick off the first day of summer, here’s a recipe perfect for camping, grilling, picnics, or 4th of July – Campfire Veggies.  Last weekend my hubby and I were able to retreat to the Smokey Mountain National Park for some overdue alone time together.  We primitive tent camped at Cades Cove Campground.  I prepared […]

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The 4th of July will be here before too long.  If you are looking for some cool salad or grilling recipes, stay tuned here to TaraCooks.com. I’ve got quite a few new recipes to post. BLT Ranch Pasta Salad is a new summer time favorite at our house. It is the perfect salad to compliment […]

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Every time I see, taste, smell, or make coffee, I am reminded of my Dad – Alton Bybee.  Thanks to Dad, I was familiar at a very young age with different blends and tastes of various coffees – instant, regular, decaf, mountain, Columbian, Uban. Both my parents were coffee drinkers and my Dad’s livelihood was […]

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Did you know kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat?  If you are not accustomed to eating kale, you may find the taste a bit over powering at first.  Cooking pieces of kale in the oven for a few minutes with a little oil, salt, and some creative flavorings is […]

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One of the best things about spring and summer is all the fresh herbs and vegetables to be harvested.  Our family is enjoying our CSA box of fresh locally grown lettuces and greens each week from Lester Farms.  I used to buy bottled dressings but once I made a couple of varieties of home made […]

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