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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
Pretty decorations on top make this delicious cheesecake even more enticing for a holiday gathering.
Celebrate with a pretty cheesecake
“Cheesecakes are my favorite dessert to bake,” is not what you usually hear from someone who enjoys baking. Cupcakes, cakes or cookies are usually the go-to dessert for most. I started baking … 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
A bowl of hot chili can be a great choice on a chilly day especially with sour cream, grated cheese and oyster crackers. Drew C. Wilson | Times
Watch the game and enjoy some chili
Rather Be Cooking Chili seems to go hand-in-hand with Super Bowl parties. And why not? You can make it in advance. It’s easy to prepare a big pot to feed a bunch of football fans. And it’s … more
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This tipsy cake was made by from the Brett family recipe for a story that previously ran in The Wilson Times. Times File Photo
Tipsy cake a Wilson tradition
Who knew Googling “tipsy cake” would yield hundreds of pictures and thousands of recipes? Certainly not me! If you add “trifle” to the search — and after all, a tipsy cake is the … 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
My version of these tasty breakfast enchiladas includes breakfast sausage, mixed bell peppers, onions and cheddar cheese. Thanks to Fiestaware for the shiny new salsa bowl.
A new taste for your breakfast table
Yum, yum, yum! My family and I love this easy, make-ahead breakfast dish. Sausage, onions, bell peppers and cheese fill these breakfast enchiladas that make the most delicious breakfast or brunch … more
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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We loved this baked pancake for our New Year's Eve dinner this week. It's especially good topped with fresh berries. Lisa Boykin Batts | Times
Good food memories from the holidays
Rather Be Cooking So many of my memories this Christmas season revolve around food! Imagine that. We shared so many meals around our worn, pine table, from a birthday dinner complete with a … 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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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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