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  • Lewis County Recipes: Chocolate Black Bean Brownie Bites

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|Jun 11, 2020

    When I was young, my Grandmother made a recipe called pinto bean cake. All I remember is that I couldn't taste the pinto beans, but the cake was delicious. As I strive to provide more delicious recipes with a healthier ingredient list for readers, I wonder what my baker-grandmother would think of a world that attempts to avoid wheat flour in food and baked goods. Either way, she would have approved of these brownies made with almond flour instead of wheat flour, and I think you'll find them...

  • Lewis County Recipes: Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|Jun 4, 2020

    I love the taste of salty/sweet snacks. That's what makes this recipe a keeper in my book; easy, delicious, and 100% adaptable to folks who suffer from food allergies. Via substitutions, every ingredient below can be made to fit your diet, right down to the chocolate chips. Enjoy Chocolate Chips are Non-GMO, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Nut-free chocolate. The taste difference between the two is non-existent. Other subs could be almond flour, Stevia Brown Sugar, GF pretzels, almond milk,...

  • Lewis County Recipes: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Melissa Wickline|May 28, 2020

    There is no end to the flavor combinations you can achieve with this dish. Very simple and hearty, stuffed chicken can morph into whatever you feel like for dinner. Like spicy? Stuff with jalapeños and cheddar. If you're feeling like Mexican, stuff the chicken with guacamole, corn, and salsa. Add a sweet kick by stuffing with mozzarella, dried cranberries, and pecans. How about goat cheese and dried fruit, or Boursin cheese and maple-flavored bacon? You can also create a complete meal by stuffin...

  • Lewis Recipes: Southwestern Pasta Salad

    Melissa Wickline|May 21, 2020

    This delicious vegan salad has all the flavors of the southwest, with none of the guilt. I love to serve this dish with a side of roasted sweet potatoes cooked with a little spice (cayenne pepper or chile powder), brown sugar, and coconut oil. Enjoy! Salad Ingredients: 12 oz farfalle pasta (or your favorite pasta- I use gluten-free) 1 cup of black beans (drained) 1 1/2 cups corn (drained) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into halves 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips 1 avocado, cut into...

  • Lewis County Recipes: Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|May 14, 2020

    This recipe is a win-win for family supper, church socials, or any sports crowd. Designed to fill two pans, consider cutting this recipe in half if you're cooking for 3-4 people. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 packages (17 ounces each ) Hawaiian sweet rolls 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 24...

  • Lewis County Recipes

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|May 7, 2020

    We're all spending more time in the kitchen these days, so I thought this recipe would be a fun introduction to making delicious soup and a crusty loaf of bread from scratch. This recipe tastes like sausage pizza, so add your favorite pizza toppings if you like. If you prefer pepperoni pizza, make sure you microwave the pepperonis on a paper towel for about 20 seconds to get out most of the grease. (Pepperonis are also delicious as snack chips microwaved until crisp on a paper towel). This soup...

  • Lewis County Recipes

    Melissa Wickline|Apr 30, 2020

    This chicken salad recipe is a winner. The beautiful addition of fruit and green onions make it a showstopper sandwich, and the slivered almonds pack just the right amount of crunch and nutty flavor. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs cooked chicken breasts, 3 1/2 to 4 cups chopped or shredded chicken, can use chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken 1 small or medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced, makes 1 cup 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 cup red grapes, halved, if grapes are very large you may...

  • Hohenwald's Connection to the Gilded Age:

    Melissa Wickline|Apr 30, 2020

    "I would probably still be there, but Mr. Mellon was made Ambassador to the court of St. James (England), so we were all let go except for the butler who was also his valet. We had a large staff at Mr. Mellons: a butler, three footmen, a chef, housekeeper, pantry girl, parlor maids, chambermaid, houseman, cook, kitchen maid, and night watchman. The food we had to eat was plentiful and delicious. The pay was good, and the men were supplied with their morning work clothes, the footman's uniforms,...

  • Lewis County Recipes

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|Apr 23, 2020

    I don't know a single Southerner who hasn't grown up eating banana pudding. As iconic as pecan pies, biscuits and gravy, and barbecue will always be to the South, banana pudding will always have its place at the table. This take on the classic is beautiful and quite different. With Mother's Day just around the corner, you still have time to experiment with dessert before Mom's big day. One tip I've learned about making frozen desserts: make frozen cake in a springform pan and be sure to line it...

  • Hohenwald's Connection to the Gilded Age:

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|Apr 23, 2020

    I recently had the opportunity to write a story about a Bible found in a Hohenwald thrift shop by Hohenwald resident and picker extraordinaire, Melissa Willis McCann. This article contains a wealth of knowledge about one of my favorite eras in history, the Guilded Age, and a chance discovery that reunited a special Bible to its previous owners. Enjoy! ----------------------------------------- Copyright, Boyish Grin Publishing February 2019 “Picking” has become a sport in America. With television...

  • Lewis County Recipes

    Melissa Wickline, Contributing Writer|Apr 16, 2020

    It's not often you run into a dish with so few ingredients, yet it is fast, easy, and delicious for your hungry family. I've included two recipes below: The first is super easy and requires only three main ingredients. Thank you, Nan Fink of Spring Hill, for sharing this recipe with me. The second recipe includes cream cheese, which always makes the most delicious sauce to spoon over your side dishes. Both recipes pair well with rice, mashed potatoes, or angel hair pasta. Enjoy! Ingredients:...