Southern Baked Beans Recipe

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As we’re about to step into all those fun cookouts, summer get togethers, and even family reunions, I thought I’d share this favorite recipe for Southern Baked Beans.     These Southern Baked Beans really go so perfectly with so many dishes I serve during this season – like grilled chicken, hamburgers, and everything in Read More

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Gumbo Recipe

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Gumbo. THIS gumbo. There are no two ways about it.  You need it in every way possible. I mentioned yesterday when I shared about making Blueberry Cobbler that my husband and I tried a few new recipes this past weekend. He was host for another Scout group at the hangar for a few activities and Read More

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Beef Enchilada Recipe

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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. Pin It

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Blackened Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Okay, so sometimes, I just really crave a salad. A big salad with a ton of flavor like this one with blackened shrimp.   So simple to make for a quick lunch or light supper and I’ve found a trick that really helps make salad type meals so much fun and gives everyone exactly what Read More

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Squash Casserole Recipe

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Squash Casserole is a one of those recipes that you’ll find for nearly every holiday, reunion, or special occasion when my family gets together. To say that squash casserole is a staple family-favorite recipe would be a definite understatement, actually.     I’m sure if you’ve been to a southern family reunion anytime in your Read More

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Meatball Soup Recipe

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What is it about Meatball Soup that just makes me feel better? A big bowl of it is like an instant pick me up on a rainy, yucky day when I have more laundry to do than I can shake a stick at.     Full of big, hearty meatballs, my meatball soup sticks to Read More

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Chili Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Oh my! These chili stuffed baked potatoes are deee-lish-us! And pretty perfect for the Super Bowl this weekend. But, I have to let you in on a little secret. We watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, well and as a great excuse to have a party and dig into all the delicious food. Do Read More

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Grilled Chicken Legs Recipe

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There is just something about the simplicity of grilled chicken legs that I love.   Maybe it’s that chicken legs are just so simple and homey, comforting and delicious. It could be that I remember them being my favorite piece of chicken from my childhood or that they now are my son’s. But, whatever the Read More

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Meatball Sliders Recipe

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I can’t even begin to tell you how crazy good these meatball sliders are. Like seriously, over the top delicious.   And wouldn’t they be perfect for tailgating, couch-gating (heh!) or just throwing together on a random Wednesday night for supper? Yeah. They are. Especially if you are having a fun, laid back sort of Read More

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Toasted Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

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I really can’t take much credit for these. They were actually my husband’s idea. I had made balsamic chicken for another purpose, but he came home from work for lunch and decided these were what he wanted.     We had all of the ingredients on hand since my son is now a bit obsessed Read More

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Baked Pasta with Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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Mercy! How is it possible to love Baked Spaghetti or Baked Ziti more and more every single time you taste it?   Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve had it twice. Yes! You read that last sentence right. Twice in two weeks! What gives? You’d think as a food blogger, recipe developer, whatever-you-want-to-call-me-today-er, that Read More

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Taco Salad Recipe

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I think I owe you this. Taco Salad that is.     Especially after that loaded smashed potato fiasco the other day. What was I thinking?! I know we’re all supposed to be eating salads, drinking smoothies, and gulping down a gallon of water. So this taco salad is my peace offering. I will admit, Read More

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Pork Roast Recipe

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Okay, so if your family loves pork roast, or pork in any way, shape, or form, you really do want to give this pork roast a try. Especially if you a looking for a simple recipe to use for pulled pork.   This pork roast is another one of those recipes where I throw all Read More

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Spicy Dry Rub Recipe

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I am so excited to be a part of the Bake, Craft, Sew Along Holiday Extravaganza that is being hosted by Skip to my Lou, A Southern Fairytale, and According to Kelly. Today, I am sharing my recipe for a Spicy Dry Rub!   This Spicy Dry Rub makes a wonderful gift over the holiday Read More

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Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

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I love recipes that allow my slow cooker to do all the work and let me get all the credit. Like these Cocktail Meatballs that I grew up having at various parties and showers that Mama hosted. There are a couple of variations of these that she would make, but regardless, they were always gone Read More

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Weeknight Black Bean Chili Recipe

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Chili. It’s what’s for supper.     This Black Bean Chili is perfect for a weeknight supper. Hearty and it doesn’t have to simmer all dad gum day before it tastes good either. I don’t know about you, but that’s my kind of meal. Don’t get me wrong, I love slow cook chili that simmers Read More

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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skewers Recipe

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Yesterday, I shared my Cajun Spice Mix recipe and today I have one of my new favorite ways to use it! This Spicy Cajun Shrimp Skewer. Oh my goodness! So much flavor and so dad gum simple to make! It’s truly a keeper recipe if I’ve ever seen one! These skewers are perfect on a Read More

Simple Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

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  One way to keep our taste buds happy and satisfied without feeling like they are deprived of anything is to add spices and herbs to dishes. I love keeping favorite spice blends on hand so that I can quickly add them meats, poultry, seafood, veggies, and even to dressing to kick my salad up Read More

Seven Pepper Steak Salad Recipe

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Pin It It’s that time of year again. The time when I make resolutions to get more healthy and spend more time on making joyful memories with my family. It seems like each year flies past even more quickly than the previous year and I haven’t found the throttle yet to figure out how to Read More

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

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  We love tacos. Hard shell, soft shell, stand up shell, not a stand up shell – it really doesn’t matter. But one thing that I just don’t like to buy are those little packets of taco seasoning. I know, they are easy to use and fast, but I much prefer to make my own Read More