Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Now that Christmas meal prep is behind us, I'm sharing a simple, quick side dish for all you busy cooks. This dish is rustic and delicious with no fuss. It also plates beautifully, and highlights one...

I've always loved good tamales, but I've never attempted to make them the traditional way. Apparently, there's an art to getting tamales just right, and this dish is a delicious-tasting substitute...

Using a muffin tin is a great way to make these delicious potato stacks. Nothing tastes better than a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stack of thinly-sliced potatoes topped with parmesan,...

In light of next week's most delicious holiday, I'd like to share my family's most-loved Thanksgiving recipe. Mrs. Ruth Phillips Bumpas was an amazing cook at my childhood church. I grew up eating...

Main Ingredients four salmon filets 16 deveined, peeled raw shrimp Ingredients for sauce 1 cup heavy cream 12-14 ounces white wine 1 tablespoon of whole peppercorns two minced garlic cloves a dash...

Thinking about big, juicy candied apples for Halloween? Delicious, and so festive, these treats make an impressive Fall presentation. That's a lot of apple-dipping for a crowd, when it's much easier,...

There's nothing quite like the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven. Whether it's a soft loaf of sour dough bread, my grandmother's Friendship Bread, or a simple loaf of sweet bread like this...

When I need to feed a small crew on week nights, I reach for this tamale casserole dish. Super-quick, super-tasty, and a great way to get a meal on the table for a small crowd. I used GF cornmeal mix...

It's finally here. Fall is upon us, and I'm ready to make soup! This is one of my favorites, and I have adapted it to my tastes. I included the changes I make below if you would like more tips. One ch...

My favorite season of the year is just around the corner, and I look forward to all the wonderful things Fall represents: pumpkins, apple cider, candied apples, cozy sweaters, brilliant foliage,...

Food is a memory maker, and there's nothing more adventurous than trying new food from a different culture. This recipe brings back fond memories of a trip I took with my grad school professor and...

Nothing says a perfect marriage like peanut butter and chocolate. As I get older, I'm constantly working on ways to make my childhood favorites healthier so I can continue to enjoy them guilt-free....

Here's one for the busy moms now that school is back in session. Kids love cheeseburgers and pasta, so they will love this dish. This recipe can be made simply like the kids enjoy their food, or a...

I spend a lot of time with my friend, Deb, in the kitchen. This usually generates conversations about recipes, brands of food, and cost-of-items at the store, versus cost-to-make at home. Deb makes a...

I've loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter my whole life. Some things just go better together; I'd say these two companions are at the top of that list! These bars are easy, decadent,...

I remember my college days, fumbling around in the kitchen without a clue how to cook. My boyfriend's mom at the time took me under her wing. Mrs. Sylvia was an amazing lady, and an incredible cook....

By now, your garden is exploding with vegetables, and you're probably sharing the bounty with neighbors. Michelle Purdon, friend and fellow Mississippian, shared her favorite use of garden...

Cabbage is used a lot in my kitchen. Easily purchased all year, it's also cheap and versatile. This casserole is a keeper for your recipe box. Be sure to get your cabbage mixture seasoned well with...

This recipe comes to us from Mrs. Elaine Bell, Lewis County Schools Cafeteria Manager for many years. She says, "I really don't know where this cake recipe came from. We made it at the school and it...

This week's recipe comes from a lady who makes the best jams and jellies. I tell her all the time to franchise.... it's that good. Thank you for sharing this recipe with readers, Tiffany "The Jam...

I grew up next door to one of the South's finest cooks. Aunt Velma watched over me and fed me meals while my parents were at work. That turned out great, because that lady was an amazing cook....

Nothing says summer like a fresh, juicy watermelon. Growing up in north Mississippi, it seemed everyone had a patch of watermelon and cantaloupe in their gardens, and we ate from those gardens daily....