Country@Heart Dinner Diaries
The Gumbo Paddle
By Tim H. Martin
Heirloom Tool For Rowing Rivers of Roux. I'm one of those cooks who's difficult to buy gifts for because I already have pretty much every kitchen gadget there is. While surfing Facebook last December, I saw a rustic hand-carved gumbo paddle... READ MORE
An ‘Old Texan’s’ Venison Chili
By Tim H. Martin
Recipe Courtesy of Butch Mize, President of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society. This is a simple, yet delicious Texas chili (no beans) Buckmasters readers will absolutely love. It’s a perfect way to maximize your ground venison on a col... READ MORE
Midnight Mac & Cheese
By Tim H. Martin
I've just learned that my great aunt Lendol Bryan passed away at the age of 96. She was one of the sweetest, most gracious ladies I've ever known. Aunt Lendol was well-known around my little hometown in north Alabama for her good humor, her... READ MORE
Alabama Red Beans & Rice
By Tim H. Martin
I've had a couple of friends from New Orleans ask me what made these "Alabama" red beans and rice. I reminded them that Louisiana isn't the only state with Cajun and Creole culture. Alabama has plenty of Cajuns, too, down in our own bayou ... READ MORE
Off-the-Grid S’mores
By Tim H. Martin
Making s'mores around a campfire should be a fun and simple activity, but the kids all too often end up with charred marshmallows, grit in their teeth and singed eyebrows. Raise your hand if you've ever gotten impatient and stuck your marsh... READ MORE