on Jun 06, 2013, Updated Jun 07, 2023 75 Comments Cucumber Salad is one of those salad recipes that I’m not sure who in the world invented it, but it is pretty much served in just every Southern household I’ve visited. Sometimes known as Cucumber Onion Salad, it is a timeless classic and makes a delicious, versatile side dish. Cucumber Salad Recipe So quick and easy to make, this cucumber salad comes together in about 10-15 minutes and is perfect for serving right away or storing away in the refrigerator to marinate in the simple dressing to just become even more delicious!...

on Feb 15, 2016, Updated Mar 18, 2024 52 Comments Deviled eggs are a year-round favorite and must for family suppers and holidays in my house. They grace the table at almost every gathering. They are popular for Easter and other holidays, as well as summer picnics and potlucks. No matter where they are served, they are always a favorite menu item. And it always seems hard to eat just one!...

on Oct 02, 2021, Updated Oct 03, 2023 4 Comments Baked sweet potatoes are a family favorite and are so easy to make. They are delicious as a side dish with baked chicken, topped with your favorite toppings for a main dish for dinner like our classic chili, or to use in any number of other recipes. Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy? Sweet potatoes are root vegetables from the morning glory family....

on Nov 08, 2011, Updated Nov 29, 2023 10 Comments Creamed spinach can be easily made in advance and reheated, making it the perfect side dish to serve on busy weeknights, when entertaining, and throughout the holiday season. It makes a delicious side dish to serve with ribeye steaks, beef tenderloin, prime rib, roast chicken, and even turkey! I originally shared my creamed spinach recipe in 2011. I have updated it with step-by-step photographs, clearer instructions, and made it even easier for the best creamed spinach recipe I’ve ever tasted!...

on Oct 05, 2018, Updated Jun 07, 2023 3 Comments Are you looking for a quick, easy, fun and fabulous way to serve something sweet for your next get together with friends and family? Maybe for Halloween, watching the big game, or if your teenager is having a group of friends over to study for midterms? 🙂 Well, let me share with you about this delicious dessert board that I recently made....

on Sep 09, 2013, Updated Oct 19, 2023 108 Comments This delicious peach sorbet can be enjoyed any time of the year! Once you make this refreshing sorbet, you’ll make it again and again. How to Make Easy Peach Sorbet Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. To make this easy peach sorbet, you need one ingredient....

on Mar 26, 2013, Updated Sep 07, 2021 28 Comments And even though the simplest of egg salad just involves hard cooked eggs that I make in the oven, a little bit of mayonnaise, salt and pepper, I fell in love with this version while I was in high school. It only takes about three more seconds to make this version (well, maybe a touch more than that, but you get my drift!...

on Aug 01, 2017, Updated Sep 07, 2023 31 Comments For those days that you are looking for an easy, scrumptious dish to make for dinner, this Eggplant Parmesan is a favorite meatless meal you’ll love! We really enjoy this recipe and several other Italian meals like Lasagna or my Easy Chicken Parmesan and many more! As I was picking vegetables in my garden one day, I was deciding what I was going to make for supper....

on Feb 10, 2017, Updated Apr 13, 2023 7 Comments I love quick and easy dishes that are just as beautiful to serve when entertaining as they are practical to make on busy weeknights! These garlic-roasted carrots are definitely one that I turn to time and again! How to Make Garlic Roasted Carrots Recipe Ingredients Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information....

on Oct 01, 2017, Updated Nov 02, 2024 578 Comments Soup always makes one of my favorite meals. Like our favorite vegetable soup and chicken and dumplings, this is one of the soups that I grew up loving the most. Before there was such a thing as loading a potato soup with bacon, cheese, and onions, my Grandmother Verdie made her potato soup very simply – with potatoes, milk, butter, and salt and pepper....

Irish Raisin Soda Bread is a go-to in our house, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. It pairs perfectly with corned beef and cabbage, making it a must for our family’s celebration. But honestly, it’s so easy and delicious, we make it all year long. With no need to wait for the dough to rise, you can have a warm, comforting loaf on the table in just over an hour. The trick is in the baking soda, which gives this no-yeast bread its perfect rise without the hassle of yeast....

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and this year, I wanted to give my dad something that would be useful and flavorful. If your dad loves BBQ as much as mine does, this Kansas City Rib Rub is the perfect gift for a memorable grilling session! This rib rub is the heart of any Kansas City-style barbecue, with its balance of sweetness and a hint of spice. It’s incredibly easy to make, and you can put it together in under 30 minutes....

I’m so incredibly happy that I have a freezer stocked with jars of this puttanesca sauce right now. I made a big batch last week because I always figure that if you’re going to go through the trouble of making something, you might as well make a lot of it and save some for later! Luckily, puttanesca sauce freezes incredibly well. I’ve got a jar of it thawing in the fridge in anticipation of tonight’s dinner....

Bloody Marys play a pretty big role in my life. When my friends and I go out for breakfast, we don’t choose restaurants based on the quality of their breakfast menu. We choose based on the quality of their Bloody Marys. Bonus points if they have a build-your-own bar! Even more bonus points if they come with enough garnishes that you don’t even need to order an actual breakfast. I mean, the drinks have tomato juice, which is a very healthy, fiber-loaded vegetable, so I don’t see anything wrong with making these into a meal....

on Jul 30, 2014, Updated Sep 05, 2023 18 Comments There is this cookie that my son can absolutely not refuse. Wait. What am I talking about? There are several cookies my son can’t refuse. His Mama either. They are those special cream filled chocolate cookies that we just can’t enough of. I’m not sure what it is about those things, but boy are they amazing. Anyway, he has also always loved cheesecake, even since he was about three years old....

Thai is one of my favorite international cuisines! If you are a fan of Thai food then you must also check out my Easy Thai Drunken Noodles, Thai Cashew Chicken, and Easy Thai Fried Rice! Pad See Ew simply means “soy sauce stir-fried noodles.” It’s as easy as that! It’s a classic and savory stir fry noodle dish that is popular in Thailand. One thing I love about this recipe is the sauce....

on Aug 14, 2013, Updated May 27, 2023 9 Comments You can use fresh or frozen peaches to make this quick and easy peach syrup recipe, making this a year-round favorite treat to serve as a topping on waffles and pancakes, a bowl of yogurt, to drizzle over grilled chicken, or even as a topping with vanilla ice cream. Once you make it, you’ll find so many uses for this delicious syrup!...

When you need a little comfort, a hot toddy is just the thing—this warm, steamy cocktail is only 5 minutes away. And it’s not just for flu season; a hot toddy is perfect anytime you need a cozy pick-me-up. I guess it’s time to make another and create some used lemons! How to Make Rum Hot Toddy Step #1: Fill an electric kettle with 1 ½ cups of fresh water....

on Jan 02, 2015, Updated Aug 30, 2023 4 Comments Salmon recipes are a weekly staple at my house. High in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is one of those “superfoods” that I feel good about serving my family. From grilled salmon to making baked salmon in parchment in the oven, it just makes for an easy, delicious dish that my whole family loves, too. Quick, good for you and the whole family loves it?...

on Nov 09, 2015, Updated Nov 02, 2022 5 Comments I can’t think about fall without thinking of apples, pears, pecans, pumpkins, cider, pies and tarts! They just seem like the defining foods of the season for me and this oh so simple rustic apple tart recipe is a favorite! The mingling of spices and the deliciousness of the various apples – some tart and some sweet – combined with the flakiness of the pastry crust is just perfection in my opinion....