on Jul 24, 2014, Updated Nov 23, 2021 8 Comments My son’s favorite biscuits have been my cheddar biscuits since we was a toddler. He’s learned how to make them on his own, but I still love to be in the kitchen with him as he’s making them. Those are usually where some of our best conversations happen. From me telling him stories from my childhood learning to cook with my Mama and Grandmother to him telling me about whatever is going on with his group of friends or talking about a movie we want to see....

on Oct 08, 2012, Updated Sep 06, 2023 25 Comments But then, I decided I wanted to do something a little bit different with them. You know those Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies that are so addictive? Well, I wanted to make something like that, but without the whole oatmeal part. So, I whipped up a batch of the creme pie filling like I used with my Devil’s Food Whoopie Pies, put it between two of the cookies and then proceeded to snarf one down – all in the name of recipe testing, ya know....

on Nov 14, 2015, Updated Sep 23, 2021 17 Comments Ginger ale is one of those flavorful drinks that I’ve always loved. Sweet and slightly tart, it is one of the most refreshing drinks and one that I am so thankful to know just how easy it is to make in my own kitchen! There’s just something about making my own that makes it taste even better, I think! To make my own ginger ale, I make my own ginger syrup....

on Sep 15, 2023 2 Comments Looking for more delicious appetizers and snacks? I think you’ll love my easy ranch oyster crackers, spinach artichoke dip, and pimento cheese. These incredible saltine snacks make the perfect nibble to serve as an easy game day recipe, the holidays, or really anytime! Made with just five ingredients that are pantry staples, you can whip these up in no time for a delicious appetizer that is always a crowd favorite!...

on May 09, 2013 10 Comments Hosting a Cheese Judging Party is a great way to spend time with friends while learning so much about cheese. A while back when I visited the Cracker Barrel headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, I was able to learn a few tips first hand from an acclaimed cheese judge, Virg. I knew the tips I learned would be something friends of ours would be interested in learning and that you’d love to know them as well....

How to Make Lamb Gyros Step #2: Remove the onion from the food processor and place it in a tea towel, squeezing to remove all the juices. If you love Greek cuisine, then try these other Greek recipes: Greek Braised Chicken Thighs, Spanakopita, Greek Fava, and Classic Greek Salad. And speaking of Greece, these gyros bring back memories of our stay at the AVA Hotel and Suites in Athens – a fantastic boutique hotel close to many restaurants, shops, and sights....

How to Make Lebanese Fattoush Salad Step #1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto each pita (both sides) and toast on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven until golden brown and crunchy. Cool and tear into pieces. What sets Fattoush apart is its distinctive dressing, typically a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, and sumac – a tangy, lemony spice that’s common in Middle Eastern salads....

How to Make Breakfast Pizzas Step #1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tortillas on a large baking sheet, one on top of the other, to create two double stacks. After downing a whole pizza in two minutes flat, I looked longingly at the second one. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach, so I knew I had to wait. I made it a whole two hours before eating the second tortilla pizza, even though it was cold....

on Dec 14, 2010, Updated Oct 03, 2023 60 Comments These scrumptious little cookies have many names. They are called everything from Pecan Sandies, to Mexican Wedding Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Tea Cookies, and more. Usually, what you call them depends on what name they were given when you enjoyed them as a child. When I was growing up, my mother would make these delectable cookies that my daddy called Pecan Sandies....

on Dec 22, 2017, Updated Jan 04, 2024 2 Comments Are you ready for a perfectly pepperminty treat? Oh boy, do I have one for you and it just couldn’t get much easier to make either! Think of it as your favorite peppermint bark meeting your favorite brownie! Peppermint Bark Brownies Recipe How to Make Peppermint Bark Brownies Recipe It all starts with a pan of your favorite brownies. I used my favorite fudge brownie recipe, but use whatever brownie recipe you love!...

on Jan 20, 2017, Updated Nov 10, 2023 9 Comments Looking for more favorite potato recipes? You’ll love my Grandmother’s Potato Soup, Scalloped Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, and Sweet Potato Casserole, to name a few! There is nothing like a big, fluffy, perfect baked potato, and for years, I thought they were only possible at my favorite steak restaurant. You know, the ones with perfectly crisp skins and the fluffiest insides?...

on Jun 15, 2015, Updated Dec 21, 2022 31 Comments It is no secret how much I love chocolate. With one bite of my chocolate cake anyone would know that the person that made that cake was truly in love with rich, indulgent chocolate. So, it’s no wonder that my brownie cookies would be the same, is it? Even my husband who will tell you that he’s more of a fruit guy than he is chocolate will scarf these cookies down like nobody’s business....

on Jan 11, 2014, Updated Oct 01, 2021 4 Comments As you know with cooking other cauliflower recipes, cauliflower seems to take on flavors of whatever you add to it, making this combination absolutely perfect in my opinion. Since the garlic takes such a fragrant, sweet flavor as it roasts, it provides so much umph in this cauliflower puree recipe. This recipe works great in place of mashed potatoes in a meal and thankfully, it comes together really quickly, making it even better in my book....

on Jan 05, 2016, Updated Aug 14, 2023 8 Comments After all the rich, delicious foods we’ve had throughout the holidays, I’ve been craving salad. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the dishes we have starting with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We do our best to pace ourselves so that we aren’t having casseroles, cakes and candy every day. After a while I want something different....

on Sep 27, 2011, Updated Sep 15, 2021 33 Comments Chicken Nuggets crept into my family’s diet about the time Little Buddy was a little over two years old. We were at a friend’s birthday party and they were serving Chic-fil-a chicken nuggets to all of the children that were there. This was the first time my son had tasted them and with one little bite, he was completely hooked....

on Jan 03, 2018, Updated Dec 21, 2022 145 Comments Homemade Vegetable Soup This vegetable soup recipe has been one of my family’s favorites for as long as I can remember! Filled with vegetables, it is naturally low in fat and calories making it a hearty, yet healthy soup recipe. I love that you can customize the vegetables to your personal preferences and even make it as a beef vegetable soup if you prefer....

on Jun 30, 2011, Updated Jul 21, 2021 18 Comments If there is one thing we love in early spring and summer in the South, it’s our green tomatoes. I honesty think we may enjoy them almost as much as our ripe tomatoes. Almost. It’s really no wonder we like them so much though. If you’ve ever tasted a fried green tomato then you know exactly what I’m talking about....

on May 17, 2017, Updated Jul 24, 2023 145 Comments This potato salad recipe is a simple, classic side dish that’s so easy to make. It is a favorite year round – from summer cookouts to potlucks to a southern Sunday meal. Potato Salad goes so well with everything from hamburgers and grilled chicken to other side dishes like fried okra and baked beans. When I was a girl I loved being the taste tester when Mama made her potato salad....

How to Make Sparkling Shortbread Cookies Step #1: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until well-combined. Sprinkle the salt over the butter. Slowly add in the flour, about ½ cup at a time, while mixing to incorporate it into the butter. As with most baked goods, I had it in my head that shortbread was difficult to make. I have no idea where I got this idea, as it only takes four ingredients and one hour to make these Holiday Shortbread Cookies!...

How to Make Tempeh Buddha Bowls Step #1: Prepare the miso-almond sauce by combining almond butter, vinegar, oil, miso, and maple syrup in a small blender or food processor*. Pulse until well-combined and smooth. Add enough plant-based milk or water to thin to a pourable consistency. Set aside. My body is just craving veggies, you know? I want something a bit heartier, but still healthy. The perfect choice? Tempeh Buddha bowls!...