Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Now that the weather has teased us with bits of spring for a couple of weeks, I’ve loved being outside as much as possible. Whether I’m outside playing with Ranger and Miss Annabelle or checking in on things around the farm, it really is my favorite place to be. So, I was thrilled to death [...]

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe

Goodness gracious, y’all. This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is fabulous. And I mean FABULOUS!     If your family enjoys the flavors of Jalapeno Poppers or Jalapeno Popper Dip, then they will fall in love with this Jalapeno Popper Chicken recipe. Promise.

How to Host a Cheese Judging Party

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 [...]

Beef Enchilada Recipe

A great Beef Enchilada Recipe really is hard to beat. Don’t you think?   And over the years, I have tried plenty. But, finally, when I made this beef enchilada recipe, I knew it was the final one for me.

Spring Fling Entertaining with Cracker Barrel®

As the weather warms up, we begin to invite more friends and family over for spontaneous afternoons to play and enjoy meals together. We seem to always gather around on our back porch, munching on appetizers while finishing up supper on the grill and watching the children run and play in the back yard. It [...]

Parmesan Chive Biscuits Recipe

Mercy me! These Parmesan Chive Biscuits are the stuff dreams are made of! And y’all know how much I love, love, love biscuits!   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 [...]

Greek Salad Recipe

A big Greek Salad has to be one of those salads that when I start craving it, there is just no way around making one.     Luckily for me, Greek salads couldn’t be any easier to make and are quicker to make than they are to drive to a restaurant and order one, most [...]

Cheese Straws Recipe

Cheese straws and the South just go hand-in-hand. Well, at least they always have in my family. My Mama has always made the most amazing cheese straws. I remember as a little girl sitting at the bar, perched up high on my bar stool as she’d use her cookie press to make long lines of [...]

Pear Salad Recipe

This. Oh my goodness, this pear salad! I’m not sure who in the world ever came up with this fabulous combination, but I sure wish I could give them a hug!     I grew up with this family favorite appearing for Sunday lunches after church or suppers at my Grandparents’ house. It always had [...]

Spring Cheese Pairings with Cracker Barrel Cheese

I was fortunate to travel to Chicago to visit Cracker Barrel last week as a brand ambassador and to learn as much as possible about what goes into making one of my favorite foods – cheese! We spent time learning the history of cheese, cheese making, cheese pairings with wines, beers, chocolates, herbs, and so, [...]