on Jul 31, 2019, Updated Aug 27, 2022 3 Comments Can you believe that school starts back this week? I’m seriously in a state of denial. Our son, Sam, begins his senior year of high school and I’m feeling all of the feelings. Like every single one times ten. I’ve been getting myself ready by planning out all of the weeknight meals to make once school starts back so that I’m prepared, on my game, the bestest mama ever!...

I love a good potato side dish to throw together with a main dish. Other options you must check out are my Easy Roasted Bombay Potatoes, Spicy Chinese Potatoes, or my Warm German Potato Salad. How to Make Lyonnaise Potatoes Step #1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Step #3: Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Allow the potatoes to boil for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside....

How to Make Pasta for One Step #2: Once the water is boiling, grab a handful of long noodles about the diameter of a quarter (about 1 inch) and add them to the pot. Cook the pasta until it is flexible, but not all the way to al dente. If you’re a fan of pasta, then you must also try my Chicken Pesto Pasta, Autumn Mushroom Pasta, Sun-Dried Bucatini, or my Linguine Squarcierella!...

on Sep 03, 2024, Updated Sep 13, 2024 2 Comments There’s something so loved about a savory, comfort-food casserole! This tasty Poppy Seed Chicken fits that description and has been a favorite Southern casserole for as long as I can remember. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight family dinner and always a great casserole to make for a neighbor in need, new parents, or a friend who could use a hug in the form of a comforting casserole!...

on Nov 30, 2012, Updated Sep 04, 2023 13 Comments There’s just something about pulled pork that makes my husband’s heart swoon. He smokes a couple of Boston Butts on his smoker every few weekends that is absolutely the best I’ve ever tasted. Ever. But, I make a pork roast that yields pulled pork that comes a pretty close second to his smoked version. If we have any leftovers, one way I love to use them is on these pulled pork tostadas....

on Mar 03, 2017, Updated Aug 01, 2023 5 Comments Looking for more easy dinner recipes? I think you’ll love my Baked Salmon with Parmesan Crust, Fish Tacos, and Garlic Shrimp. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans makes a delicious, quick, and easy dinner. Made with salmon, green beans, and a few pantry staples, this recipe is a definite favorite! I love that it all cooks on one sheet pan and is ready in less than 30 minutes!...

I really wish I could stuff my face with a few of these right now. Just look at those flavor combinations! Walkers Shortbread were kind enough to send me a few boxes of their Pure Butter Shortbread to use as the perfect base for this recipe. I’m seriously obsessed with the incredible butter flavor in these crisp, yet somehow still tender, cookie biscuits. Because it’s my kitchen, and I can do what I want to, I made dark chocolate + almonds, milk chocolate + pretzel pieces, and white chocolate + macadamia nut....

on Dec 03, 2013, Updated Jul 05, 2023 26 Comments As a little girl, I remember Mama stocking up on Walker’s shortbread whenever our local grocery store, the Jitney Jungle, had it through the holidays. She kept it on the top shelf of our pantry as her special cookies when guests were over. I remember its placement especially because it was out of my reach even when I drug over a stool from the counter and tried to climb high enough to reach them....

How to Make Skordalia Recipe: Greek Garlic and Potato Dip Step #1: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the almonds and boil for 1 minute. Immediately drain, rinse with cold water, and pat dry with a towel. Gently squeeze the almonds out of their skins; discard the skins. Place the blanched almonds in a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. Basically, I should go back....

on Nov 08, 2017, Updated Nov 21, 2023 5 Comments Smoked turkey makes for one of my favorite turkey recipes. Ever. Seriously. Bart has been making smoked chicken and turkey for a while now and let me just tell you – it is about as simple as you can get. There is no brining, basting, or babysitting this bird. Making it the most fuss-free turkey recipe I think we’ve ever made....

on Oct 16, 2015, Updated Dec 10, 2021 53 Comments Growing up, as soon as the weather started turning a little bit colder, my Daddy was ready to drive up into the North Georgia mountains for the weekend. Sometimes, my Grandparents would come along with us because he knew that they loved the mountains as much as he did. Grandmother would make a breakfast for us to take along with us on the trip....

on Dec 22, 2014, Updated Sep 03, 2023 23 Comments These twice baked potatoes are just as delicious served with prime rib during the holidays, skillet steaks for the weekend, and baked chicken breast any weeknight! The BEST Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe Do you love twice baked potatoes? This twice baked potatoes recipe makes the best, creamy, delicious, and restaurant-quality twice baked potatoes recipe I’ve ever tasted! I love that I can easily make them ahead of time to serve for a weeknight supper or a holiday meal and can even freeze them to bake and enjoy....

You’re about to find your new favorite start to the day and it is these Vegan Blueberry muffins. They’re so fluffy that they melt in your mouth just like my Scotch Pancakes plus, they have pops of tart and sweetness as you bite into them. Why We Love This Recipe Of course, because it’s vegan! The blueberries add a pop of tart and sweetness within the muffin. They’re a perfect grab and go breakfast just like my French Toast Cups with Bourbon Sauce....

on Mar 15, 2017, Updated Feb 27, 2023 29 Comments Looking for more quick and easy dinner ideas? I think you’ll love my Pasta Fagioli, Skillet Lasagna, and Spaghetti Sauce. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Zuppa Toscana simply means Tuscan Soup and is made with potatoes, garlic, onions, kale, and sausage. This Zuppa Toscana recipe is a great Olive Garden copycat restaurant favorite recipe that is quick and easy to make at home!...

This post is about the 10 Kitchen Items I consider to be essential for Thai cooking at home. Let me preface this by saying that many a good cook will say the only real essentials are a good pan and a good knife. In many ways, I agree with this statement. In others, not so much. In the real world, many of us work full time and/or are chasing kids around the house while simultaneously trying to make dinner....

As far as vegetarian-friendly food goes, Indian cuisine leaves nothing to be desired. I’ve been on a major Indian food kick lately, so I thought I’d share the ten recipes that I find myself making again and again. I’m not alone as these are very popular vegetarian Indian dishes for the readers of this website too! Some are perfect for weeknights, others are best saved for a weekend. Cook up a big pot of basmati rice (have you tried my perfect rice method?...

on Apr 29, 2015, Updated Oct 05, 2021 8 Comments Biscuits and I go together like peas and carrots. I love them. I always have. I always will. To me, they are the quintessential southern food – simple, easily served with something sweet or savory, and always scrumptious! Biscuits just stand the test of time. They are a classic that is hard to beat! For years now, I’ve made various biscuit recipes – 3 ingredient biscuits, 2 ingredient cream biscuits, angel biscuits, cheddar biscuits and so many more....

on Apr 25, 2018, Updated Apr 13, 2023 34 Comments If you are looking for something to serve with these air fryer chicken tenders, try my sweet potato wedges. I recommend serving them both with buttermilk ranch dressing, comeback sauce, or the Avocado dressing included in the sweet potato wedges recipe! Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders These easy chicken tenders are so flavorful and delicious! They marinate in a buttermilk marinade and are then coated in a light, crispy flour coating and then baked in the air fryer to golden brown perfection....

on Sep 21, 2015, Updated Oct 29, 2021 14 Comments I love apples any time of the year, but right now they are crisp, juicy and absolutely perfect! My family can’t get enough of them! This past weekend, I decided to get a little creative and make an apple crisp blondie that I just knew my whole family would love. It definitely didn’t disappoint! These blondies are simple to mix up in just a few minutes and even while mixing them together your kitchen smells better than any fall candle ever dreamed of smelling!...

How to Make Asian Potstickers Step #1: In a large bowl, gently combine all of the filling ingredients with a wooden spoon. Inspired by that experience, I decided to recreate a favorite at home. This Easy Asian Potstickers recipe uses wonton wrappers filled with a flavorful mixture of ground pork, vegetables, and hoisin sauce. Potstickers or pan-fried dumplings are known for their unique cooking method, where they are pan-fried on one side until crispy, then steamed to cook the filling and soften the wrapper....