This recipe is phenomenal! The savory delicious cheddar cheese crust works well with the fresh apples and sausage so well. If you are looking for something savory and fantastic, this is the pie for you!
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Shepherd’s Pie
A crustless meat pie, full of savory flavor, vegetables, and topped with Yukon mashed potatoes. This recipe can vary widely, but this one is sure to keep you coming back for more.
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Chocolate Lava Cake
You can now make this restaurant staple at home! Enjoy this delicious dessert that will impress the whole family!
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Beef Wellington with a Red Wine Sauce
Chef William Williams of Seasoned Provisions in Charlotte made this recipe just for the Chef Series we conducted last November. It is simply delicious.
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Red Wine Poached Pear Served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Garnished with Whipped Mascarpone
Chef William Williams of Seasoned Provisions in Charlotte made this recipe just for the Chef Series we conducted last November. It is simply delicious.
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Truffle Goat Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and a Truffle Herb Oil
Chef William Williams of Seasoned Provisions in Charlotte made this recipe just for the Chef Series we conducted last November. It is simply delicious.
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Seafood Bisque
This seafood bisque was dreamed up by one of my younger employees, Robert Gordon, at the Café and served every Friday. With tons of flavor, this decadent cream-based soup makes for a great weekend meal. Serve with crusty bread and you’re good to go! NOTE: I use fresh large shrimp, sautéed in butter and cut
Sticky Braised Short Ribs and Seared Scallops with Orange Saffron Sauce
This recipe is simply fantastic. A wonderful twist on the traditional surf and turf of lobster and steak. This is sure to wow any guest that you have over. Our special twist on this is to add cocoa powder to the short rib sauce to make it extra rich!
Candied Bacon-Wrapped Dates
I love dates, and I love bacon, so why not marry the two and add some Cocoa-Chili powder while I’m at it? These candied bacon-wrapped dates are delicious. They are sweet like candy and give just the right amount of savory and spice to make you want to keep coming back for more!
Deviled Shrimp
I have used this recipe countless times. This has been a go-to item for me when I was catering, and it was an original recipe from my first episode ever of the VeryVera show! Enjoy it in a bowl, or place it in a mold. Note: These quantities are for a large mold. For
Hot Mushroom Dip
This recipe is another classic from my recipe box. I originally got this recipe from the Junior League “Perennials” cookbook in the 1980s when I first started my catering business. Since then, I’ve brought it to so many gatherings and people absolutely love it!
Hello Dollies
This simple and decadent dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In fact, at VeryVera catered parties, this was more popular than the shrimp! Some say the recipe comes from the can of sweetened condensed milk, and others say it was made popular when the recipe was published during the time the musical Hello, Dolly!
Roasted Veggie Lasagna
VeryVera’s Gourmet-to-Go line of products was developed with the help of staff member Susan Ely. Our Veggie Lasagna, a shining star of the GTG menu, was a weeknight favorite for our customers. It’s a perfect vegetable side and a filling vegetarian entree.
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
You could set your watch by it—every Wednesday at the Café, the same group of Augustans would show up for tomato soup day. This soup is a labor of love, but the result is completely worth the effort. It’s rich, full of flavor, and will fill your home with the delectable aroma of tomato and
Cheesy Artichoke Toasts
This recipe is so reminiscent of the artichoke dip from the 80’s. I had a recipe card that I used for that dip and it’s been used so much it has separated!! Use this recipe as an appetizer, or as a side with soup. Your family and friends will absolutely love it!
