No-bake Lemon Icebox pie

No-bake Lemon Icebox pie

1 (9") graham cracker crust 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature) 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup fresh lemon juice zest of two lemons whipped cream Place the cream cheese into a mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest and blend again until the ingredients [...]

SHRIMP AND GRITS: National Shrimp Day

SHRIMP AND GRITS: National Shrimp Day

2 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth divided 2 cups whole milk 4 tablespoons butter divided 3/4 cup stone-ground grits 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded 4 strips bacon (or 2-3 thick-cut slices) 1 lb. jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste thinly sliced green onions for garnish (optional) Bring 2 cups of the chicken broth, the milk (2 cups), 3 tablespoons of the butter, and a pinch of salt to a gentle boil [...]