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This delicious strawberry jam also features blueberries. Anna Batts | Special to the Times
Treat yourself and make your own jam
I’m on vacation this week, so I’m sharing a favorite recipe from 2014. I hadn’t exactly planned on making strawberry jam. But I had so many very ripe strawberries on my kitchen counter last … more
These delicious cinnamon chip muffins are so easy to make.
Muffins with cinnamon chips an easy fall hit
At the end summer, I bought a bag of Hershey’s cinnamon baking chips at the grocery store. I’ve always loved the mini cinnamon chips I’ve bought online, but this was so much easier. I kept … more
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Apple cider doughnut cake is topped with a delicious mix of cinnamon and natural cane sugar, which gives it a nice, subtle crunch. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Make some changes in baking routine
If I could, I would bake something new every day. When I’m reading a new cookbook or scrolling through Pinterest, my eye always stops at cookies dotted with chocolate chips, loaves of yeast breads … more
Apple butter magic from slow cooker
I’ve been longing for blueberry pancakes and apple butter since the spring, when my husband and I took a trip to the beach. We had breakfast at a favorite local spot in Morehead City, The Banks … more
The poppy seeds are mixed in the batter with these tasty muffins. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Learning lessons over a batch of lemon muffins
When granddaughter Sora and I decided to do a few food columns together this summer, I knew right away I wanted her to choose the recipes we would make. Part of the fun of cooking for me is … more
Usher in the fall season with pumpkin bars made with white whole wheat flour.
Dessert features sweet flavors of fall
This past week has been more than hectic at work with Hurricane Florence at our door, so no time to write a food column. This column, from 2012, features a favorite season recipe. (I'm still using … more
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Peanut butter and chocolate combine in this easy and delicious bar cookie recipe. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Can’t go wrong with PB and chocolate
When I was a little girl, I loved homemade chocolate chip cookies made with colorful M&Ms. That M&M taste made the chocolate chip cookies even better! When M&M baking bits came on the … more
Use leftovers from your Easter ham to make these easy crescent bombs. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Use leftover ham for easy breakfast
Have you made plans for your Easter ham leftovers? I know, I know. You haven’t even cooked the ham yet. Why am I talking about the leftovers? I usually start thinking of what I will do with … more
So many titles to choose from for your Christmas list!
Cookbooks for giving and keeping!
It’s always so much fun to see what’s in the big envelopes and slim boxes that get delivered to my office this time of year. Recently, it’s been cookbooks. Lots of cookbooks! If you’re … more
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Make Easy Breakfast Enchiladas before you go to bed and enjoy an easy meal the next morning.
Did you clip any of these recipes?
As 2018 draws to a close, I’m taking a look back at some of my favorite recipes from the last 12 months. There are recipes that stand out for me and my family — recipes that I continue … more
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J.J. Murcia prepares an order at the Chef's Table last week at Wilson Medical Center. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Hospital expands its food offerings
Next time you’re playing the “Where do you want to go for lunch?” game, you might want to consider the hospital cafeteria. Last Thursday, when I visited, the cafeteria line entree options … more
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Colorful zucchini and tomatoes top this flatbread and make for a very easy meal. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Cookbook delivers on fast and fresh
My husband and I enjoy eating at home after a day at work. I try to plan ahead so I can get our supper started when I get home and we can eat together and talk about our day. Then it’s time to … more
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Recognize any of these iconic North Carolina eateries?
Billy Graham loved Bridges barbecue in Shelby, his family’s friend Sally Pereira told Charlotte Observer reporter Bruce Henderson for an article about Graham’s private life and common … more
Manchego Summer Squash Gratin from "Siriously Delicious" is a wonderful summer side dish. I changed it up a little bit for my family.
Get new ideas from these cookbooks
Quite a few cookbooks have crossed my desk in recent months, fueling my desire to get in the kitchen and try something new! ‘siriously delicious’ I’ve already made one recipe from Siri … more
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These delicious crinkle cookies are made with a cake mix. Give them a try!
Easy cookies for holiday treats
With Christmas less than a week away, there’s still so much to do: last-minute shopping trips, gift-wrapping, housecleaning for guests, grocery shopping for big meals to come. If you still have … more
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You’ll love the combination of textures in this vegetarian stir-fry recipe from the American Heart Association.
A savory stir-fry that’s heart-healthy
This column first ran in February 2011. For five years now, I’ve had a wonderful stir-fry recipe in my possession. The sad thing is, I didn’t make it until last week! The recipe is Sweet … more
Add some pumpkin to your chocolate chip cookies this fall.
Pumpkin a nice addition to this cookie
Have you stocked your pantry with pumpkin spice foods yet? Coffee creamer, cereal, cookies, yogurt, oatmeal — it’s all at your local grocery store. I don’t go overboard with pumpkin spice … more
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Add some chocolate to your spritz cookies with this delicious recipe.
Chocolate twist for spritz cookies
For as far back as I can remember, spritz cookies have been part of my family’s holiday baking. Every year, Mama got out her Mirro cookie press to make a batch of the delicious, buttery … more
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A dusting of powdered sugar adds a nice touch to these easy brownies.
Brownies are so easy and delicious
Trips to the Wilson County Public Library have been part of my life since I was a little girl. Mama took my sister and me for regular visits, and I developed a love for books and good stories … more
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Pretty colors and different textures combine to make this pasta salad delicous. Use your imagination and make all kinds of pasta salads this summer. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Summertime is pasta salad time
Pasta salads make me happy. I love coming home for lunch in the summer and eating a bowl of pasta salad filled with seasonal vegetables from colorful bell peppers to cherry tomatoes and … more
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