For decades, I'd been on the lookout for an artisan cracker that could pair perfectly with our pimento cheese. Searching high and low, I never found the "perfect" cracker. It needed to be hearty enough to hold the creamy dip, but also perfectly crisp and salty. When we launched our artisan biscuit cracker flavors in 2024 – sea salt, sharp cheddar, and everything seasoning – I knew we had created something special. I asked my friends in the culinary community to taste test them and share feedback.  Julie Tanous's Smoked Trout Dip My friend, Julie Tanous, is a wonderfully talented cookbook ..read more

The Kentucky Derby spans over the course of a century and a half and boasts some of the most memorable events in sporting history– and has one of the most recognizable venues and traditions. Churchill Downs, the world's most legendary racetrack, has conducted thoroughbred racing and presented America's greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875. And at the iconic venue, there are delicious traditions like a Mint Julep, Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, and of course, a Kentucky Hot Brown. Typically served as an open-faced sandwich, I've turned this into my vers ..read more

The Lemon Poppy Seed Biscuit is one of my all-time favorite seasonal menu specials that we serve at our eateries!  Typically offered during the gloomy winter, it brings a little bit of brightness and sunshine to the cold days. While it's served in our Charleston eateries in the winter, it's a staple year round in my home.  Bake these for a delicious alternative to a morning muffin with your coffee, or keep them around for a sweet treat post-dinner. The tart citrus is perfectly balanced with the sweetness in the biscuit base, and there is a hint of savory with the poppy ..read more

For decades, I'd been on the lookout for an artisan cracker that could pair perfectly with our pimento cheese. Searching high and low, I never found the "perfect" cracker. It needed to be hearty enough to hold the creamy dip, but also perfectly crisp and salty. It wasn't until 2022 when we launched small-batch, handmade biscuit crackers right out of our North Charleston bakery. While we knew we had something truly special on our hands, we couldn't have imagined the customer response would be just as excellent.  In 2024, we launched our artisan biscuit cracker line with new flavors ..read more

If you know me, you likely know my love of the margarita. Spicy, fruity, classic, frozen - so many ways to indulge, responsibly of course! This particular margarita is coined the "Morey Margarita." I love my margaritas a little spicy and the jalapeño gives this one the perfect kick. These are great to serve up all summer, but especially for Cinco de Mayo. Let me know what you think. Cheers!  How To: Put the cucumber and jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker. Add a few ice cubes and shake until condensation forms on the shaker. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup ..read more

When I think of food to serve while entertaining, the first dish that comes to mind is a dip. One of our favorites is cheese dip, pimento cheese dip to be exact. This Pimento Cheese Queso Olé is the second recipe of our tailgating series and is guaranteed to please. You can also save this recipe for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations or Taco Tuesdays! Check out the recipe and more fabulous tailgating tips on the Draper James Love, Reese blog. Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the above ingredients together an put into a 9 inch cast iron skillet. Place in preheated oven and b ..read more

This white bean chicken chili is a staple around our house.  It seems like the meal that has many variations depending on what I have on hand.  This is my latest rendition. Feel free to mix it up and spice it up with your favorite chili or bottle of hot sauce. Perfect appetizer to bring to a Cinco de Mayo celebration! I have compiled all my favorite recipes to bring, in my What to Serve at Cinco de Mayo Party blog. Instructions In a small bowl mix the cumin, chipotle chili powder and coriander together. In another bowl add the chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil and half of ..read more

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit prides itself on handmade, artisan biscuits that celebrate the artful tradition of Southern biscuits. Our recipe is woven with history – family recipes developed over years, countless memories made not only with our founder, Carrie Morey, and her family, but with each of our customers' families. This history is not the only important ingredient to us. All of our products are made with whole ingredients – y’know, the ones you can recognize when you read a nutrition label. The care we take to bake biscuits full of whole ingredients and made by hand, every time, can be ..read more

Meatloaf is my daughter Sarah’s favorite meal. One day, after John took her to a restaurant, she came home raving about the amazing meatloaf she’d eaten. “It had French fries on it!” she said. I’ve never loved meatloaf, but at the mention of French fries, my interest was piqued. She and I experimented in the kitchen, but despite many tries, it never came out quite right. My mother suggested we try making it free form on a sheet pan rather than in a loaf pan to get a crispier texture. That made a huge improvement. But the French fry topping still wasn’t working. Finally, I fried up some onion r ..read more

My daughter Sarah requests this dish all the time. I love snapper for this dish, but you can use other fish. Ask your fishmonger at the fish market what’s good and fresh. I ride my bike to Abundant Seafood on Shem Creek and get whatever they recommend. The Chimichurri Sauce is luscious and bright— beautiful to taste and to look at on the plate! It is delicious on so many different meats or fish as well. Another way to serve the chimichurri is on grilled snapper or chicken, even a skirt steak. And here’s a hot little tip: become best friends with your local fishmonger and butcher. The fis ..read more