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Andouille and Greens with Cheese Grits

January 21, 2021

Sautéed Andouille and Greens with Cheese Grits  Flavorful andouille sausage is cooked up with caramelized onions and sauteed Cajun-seasoned greens served over delicious cheesy grits.  It's Southern comfort food at its best! Of Native American origin, grits are a staple … Continue reading →

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BEST Mincemeat Pie

November 24, 2020

If you've never experienced homemade mincemeat pie (aka mince pie) you don't know what you're missing!  Leave the store-bought mince pies on the shelf and get ready to fall in love - nothing compares to homemade! Mincemeat pie, also called mince pie, has occupied a … Continue reading →

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Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

September 30, 2020

Creamy, smooth, and velvety sausage gravy poured over hot and fluffy buttermilk biscuits....that's what I call pure heaven!  Try this phenomenal Sausage Gravy recipe along with our homemade biscuits recipe and you'll be in heaven too! Sausage gravy has been an … Continue reading →

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Smothered Chicken

June 12, 2020

SMOTHERED CHICKEN.  Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce!  Come pull up a chair and enjoy the ultimate comfort food! A few years ago when I made this Smothered Chicken for the first time I marveled at how our … Continue reading →

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Authentic Jambalaya

January 5, 2020

Authentic Jambalaya Recipe.  This quintessential dish from New Orleans is a spicy one-pot rice dish featuring chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and a whole host of Southern flavors.  Let the feast begin! Most of us won't be going down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, … Continue reading →

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Creole Seasoning

January 4, 2020

This homemade Creole Seasoning tastes WAY better than store-bought, is super quick to make, and contains no preservatives or fillers!  Deliciously versatile, use it to season anything that needs a boost in FLAVOR! Absolutely nothing beats homemade spice blends!  … Continue reading →

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BEST Macaroni Salad

April 7, 2019

This recipe ensures that you'll avoid all the common pitfalls of a mediocre macaroni salad.  Deliciously creamy, moist, packed with flavor, the right balance of ingredients, the perfect texture, and visually beautiful, this macaroni salad recipe is simply the BEST! Thank … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hamburger Buns

July 26, 2018

A truly great burger deserves a quality hamburger bun - and nothing beats a homemade hamburger bun! It's sizzlin' burger season! I'm not sure anything can beat the smell of a barbecue wafting through the air.  The combination of charcoal and chargrilled meat is … Continue reading →

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Component Playgrounds Swing Set Review

May 20, 2018

I've partnered with Component Playgrounds to bring you this post. We just installed a new swing set in our back yard last week.  For those of you considering a swing set we want to share with you the brand that we feel offers the best quality and value for the money:  … Continue reading →

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BEST New England Clam Chowder

February 28, 2018

One of America's most famous dishes, get ready to enjoy a bowl of pure comfort!  This New England Clam Chowder recipe gets bumped up several flavor notches and will have you coming back for seconds! The concept of chowder goes back several centuries.  Chowders were … Continue reading →

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Milanese Philly Cheesesteak

October 16, 2016

A special thank you to Veal Made Easy for sponsoring this recipe post! The all-American Philly Cheesesteak sandwich gets an Italian makeover! This is the sandwich that had my husband's colleagues clamoring at his office door at lunchtime as its aroma filled the … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Skillet Corn Pudding

May 11, 2016

Who doesn't enjoy a good corn pudding?  As American as apple pie, corn pudding goes back many generations as classic down home comfort food. I'm a little picky when it comes to corn pudding, especially where texture is concerned.  A good corn pudding needs to be moist but … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

November 2, 2014

Jambalaya is such great comfort food, full of flavor and healthy ingredients.  Here is a thoroughly "no-fuss" version of this Southern classic dish.  (You can also check out our traditional Jambalaya.)  Just throw everything in the slow cooker, add in the last two … Continue reading →

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Darn Good Cornbread

September 21, 2014

A tender and moist crumb with lots of flavor.  Make it. … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

July 8, 2014

I've teamed up with Morningstar and BlogHer to bring you this post. Here is the dialogue that took place between my husband and I after I handed him a plate of this and he took his first bite: Me:  "So, what do you think?" Todd: [chewing and nodding simultaneously] … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mexican Cornbread

June 21, 2014

Here's the perfect dish to take on your next family picnic or potluck! … Continue reading →

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Cajun Catfish & Chips with Tartar Sauce

March 26, 2014

Crispy, crunchy battered and fried catfish mixed with Cajun spices and served with a delicious homemade tartar sauce and fries.  Fish & Chips the Southern way! … Continue reading →

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Maple Spice Boston Baked Beans

March 22, 2014

Packed FULL of flavor and easy to make in your slow cooker! And a little history lesson about the day a molasses flash flood hit the streets of Boston.  Seriously. … Continue reading →

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Southern-style Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon (+ Smith House, Dahlonega)

November 27, 2013

Green beans, depending on how they're prepared, can be either just "tolerable" or they can be something that are actually enjoyable to eat.  This recipe makes eating green beans a pleasure.  You won't find yourself gulping them down just so you can clear your plate and pat … Continue reading →

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Easy Weeknight Jambalaya

October 16, 2013

Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Hillshire Brand Company for sponsoring this post.  As much as I love to cook, it can be challenging to find the time to do it.  I know you can relate.  I've found that to be especially true now that I have two toddlers.  And so … Continue reading →

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Mexican Grillades and Grits

May 2, 2013

Served at home, at weddings and parties, and even at classy debutante balls, Grillades and Grits is a traditional brunch from Louisiana. This recipe is an original spin on this classic dish.  Grillades and Grits "Mexican Style"! I recently made the classic New Orleans … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Grillades and Grits

April 26, 2013

Look no further for a tried and true authentic Grillades and Grits recipe!  Tender beef cutlets are simmered in a rich gravy and served over creamy grits - it's heaven! Well, shut my mouth, is that New Orleans Grillades and Grits?? Darn tootin' it is.  Well, now ain't … Continue reading →

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Barbecued Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwiches

February 3, 2013

Sundays are the perfect day to pull out the slow-cooker.  At least in my family.  After attending church for 3 hours it's so nice to come home to a ready-made meal.  To open the front door, walk in, and be greeted by the aroma of something succulent cooking in the kitchen, … Continue reading →

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Smoky South of The Border Soup

January 24, 2013

This one is sure to become a family favorite!  I made this on a whim today.  My toddler was taking his nap, my baby was happily cooing away...and so I went to work in the kitchen!  Some of my best creations come spontaneously rather than from careful, conscious planning … Continue reading →

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Philly Cheesesteaks

January 13, 2013

The All-American Philly Cheesesteak!  Named for the city of its origin, this sandwich was invented in the city of Philadelphia by Pat and Harry Olivieri in the 1930's.  They ran a modest hot dog stand in south Philadelphia near the famous Italian Market.  Tired of hot dogs … Continue reading →

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Southern Style Peach Mustard Pork Chops

January 8, 2013

 What is more All-American than a pork chop dinner?  These Southern-style pork chops have a succulent coating that balances the moist and crispy textures.  It's full, fruity flavor will have you savoring every mouthful. … Continue reading →

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Darn Good Chili

January 8, 2013

It’s hard to find good chili.  And that’s an understatement.  I can’t tell you how many potlucks and church socials I’ve been to where, sample after sample, I’ve come away anywhere from unsatisfied to honest-to-goodness grossed out.  Can you relate?  Too sweet, too spicy … Continue reading →

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