on Mar 05, 2014, Updated Oct 12, 2021 11 Comments Now don’t get me wrong, they have just the right amount of sweetness. The key lime zest and juice give these shortbread cookies just the perfect amount of citrus flavor. They are just perfect to serve for so many occasions, especially spring showers or weddings or a get together with friends. But let me tell you, you don’t have to wait for special occasion to enjoy these delicious little babies....

on May 25, 2014, Updated Jul 20, 2021 4 Comments As we pay tribute on this Memorial Day, we definitely need some sort of dessert. Right? Simple Memorial Day desserts that are easy and delicious! Cake, pie, ice cream, and cobbler, the favorite desserts for Memorial Day celebrations and the unofficial kickoff to summer. Apple Pie. It just doesn’t get any more traditional than apple pie. This double crust version uses a medley of apples for what I think is the perfect flavor of an apple pie....

on Nov 12, 2024 No Comments Finally, those who can’t have nuts can enjoy the deliciousness with this easy, nut free pecan pie recipe! When you have those with nut allergies in your midst, you begin experimenting with how to make your favorite recipe into recipes they can enjoy. And here it is! The perfect nut-free version of my favorite pecan pie recipe. Even the pecan lovers love it!...

on Apr 23, 2013, Updated Aug 25, 2021 21 Comments And these Parmesan Chive Biscuits are absolutely perfect with so many dishes. The flavors from the Parmesan and chives aren’t too much, but lend these delicious little clouds of heaven the perfect little something extra to make them disappear in a blink. You’ll definitely want to give these Parmesan Chive Biscuits a try with roasted chicken, a light spinach salad, or even a tomato soup....

on Feb 14, 2012, Updated Oct 23, 2023 29 Comments Remember, how I’ve been saying I was going to make my husband’s and son’s favorites for Valentine’s Day? Well, I decided to make an over the top treat for my son that included all of his favorite flavors in every single bite he took. I made Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Brownies. Umm, yeah. I did. Besides sounding like the longest name in all the land, the name really is just the beginning of the goodness....

How to Make Peanut Noodles Step #1: Toss the sliced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate for five minutes. I know it’s not a Monday, so technically I can’t call this a 30-Minute Monday recipe. But consider this a bonus recipe because I love you so much. While you’re at it, maybe you can plan ahead and pick up ingredients for these amazing Bloody Marys....

on Jul 15, 2015, Updated Aug 30, 2023 17 Comments It is no secret that my husband and I have a bit of a rivalry going on. His smoked pork versus my slow cooker pork roast. Let me just skip ahead to the answer guys. It really is a tie. It is hard to beat pork that has been slowly smoked on the Big Green Egg for 24 hours. The smell of the smoke mingling with the pork cooking really has you craving it the whole time it is cooking....

on Jul 22, 2013, Updated Nov 03, 2022 15 Comments Roasted Peach Parfaits are now one of my favorite desserts (and breakfasts) of the summer. Yes, you read that right. I love these roasted peach parfaits for breakfast and for a light dessert. Filled with just the perfect amount of sweet, juicy peaches, layered with either greek yogurt or honeyed whipped cream, a drizzle of honey, and then a sprinkling of pistachio crumble and then another layer of all of that deliciousness is just hard to beat!...

on Jan 10, 2018, Updated Sep 07, 2023 6 Comments Do you ever have a craving for something to such a level that you can either get in your car and drive 15 to 20 minutes (plus wait at the restaurant for it) for it or head into the kitchen and whip it up yourself? Yep. That’s exactly what happened to me the other day. I had a craving for a shredded chicken burrito with beans, rice and all the good stuff like cheese and sour cream and avocados and pico de gallo and, and, and....

on Oct 21, 2016, Updated Sep 06, 2023 7 Comments Now that we are into fall, we are loving the crisp air, changing leaves, and the foods of fall. My favorite fall memories growing up include trips to the mountains, picking out pumpkins, and going to the apple festival. Mama would always buy baskets and baskets of apples and we knew that we’d be enjoying apple dishes before we knew it!...

on Sep 27, 2010, Updated Oct 03, 2023 18 Comments And yet there are mornings when those minutes may be scarce. My solution is go ahead and make them in large batches, double or triple the recipe and freeze some for those rushed mornings. Then, just grab a few, pop them in the microwave and enjoy with your family. Here’s how my family makes our Southern Buttermilk Biscuits. Give them a try....

on Oct 18, 2024 758 Comments Cornbread dressing could easily take center stage at my family’s table during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. On that special day, the cornbread dressing really rivals the turkey for attention. There’s just one rule. Don’t mess with the recipe. I think I’d no longer be allowed to make it for my family if I “messed” with this traditional family cornbread dressing recipe. But you know, every family makes their recipes a little bit differently, and that’s what makes family recipes so special, I think!...

on May 13, 2013, Updated Oct 05, 2021 15 Comments It just felt like the right thing to do. Little Buddy had wrapped up school for the year, I was in the mood to start celebrating Mother’s Day, and there was a promise of sunshine for at least part of the weekend. It turned out that these Strawberry Lemonade Popsiciles were just what we needed, too. They are so easy to make that it really is hard to call them a recipe....

For this recipe, I used ripe plantains, which means that more of the starches have converted to sugar than in under-ripe plantains. The peel should be yellow with streaks of black. If it looks green, it’s not ready yet. I’m seriously such a sucker for toppings. I can make Mexican food pretty much any time I like because I always have cilantro, avocado, lime, and pickled onions on hand. Of course, the toppings are always up to you; but trust me on the base for this recipe....

on Sep 03, 2014, Updated Jan 23, 2024 41 Comments When you want a lasagna recipe that is not only delicious but easy enough to make on a weeknight, this classic, easy recipe makes the best lasagna! It’s a family favorite meal, along with other easy ground beef recipes – such as my Classic Chili, Spaghetti Sauce, Baked Ziti, and Stuffed Peppers. Lasagna is one of my family’s favorite meals....

on Aug 03, 2014, Updated Nov 15, 2022 14 Comments Can you believe it is time for school to start again? That was one fast summer! To get ready for the start of school, I look for slow cooker recipes for those school night meals. With the slow cooker, I can have delicious and nutritious meals that have cooked during the day and are ready when everyone gets home. Below are 50 back to school slow cooker suppers that my family loves and I hope your family will, too....

How to Make Braised Cabbage with Bacon Step #1: Cook the bacon in a large heavy pot over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate, reserving the bacon fat in the pot. After I made that crazy Apple-Bacon Mac & Cheese a few weeks ago, I’ve had all things Apple-Bacon on my mind, so I figured why not go ahead and make something fun for Oktoberfest?...

on Sep 10, 2015, Updated May 30, 2023 5 Comments Growing up, as soon as September rolled around on the calendar, you could count on my family making plans to drive up into the Blue Ridge mountains as often as we could. Mama loved to stop by the various roadside spots along the way to buy hot boiled peanuts that were ladled from a huge piping hot drum where they’d been cooking all night and day....

Why We Love This Recipe The blend of caramel and apple is simply irresistible. Trying new drink ideas is always fun. Perfect for cozy evenings during the fall season. How to Make a Caramel Apple Martini Step #1: If desired, prepare your martini glass with a caramel rim and caramel sauce at the bottom of the glass. Now, as an adult, I still love all the flavors that caramel apples bring....

on Oct 31, 2018, Updated Sep 02, 2023 1 Comment I am such a fan of sweet and salty snacks and anything to do with popcorn! Add chocolate and caramel to the mix and I’m most definitely excited. This delicious and super easy Caramel Crunch Popcorn recipe is just the treat! It’s perfect when you need a super quick and easy, yet out of this world delicious snack. I’m sharing how to make it with wrapped caramels or with my easy homemade Caramel Sauce....