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Homemade McChicken Sandwich

Craving that classic McDonald's McChicken but want something even better? One bite of this McChicken made at home and you’ll be saying McDonald's Who! This version not only nails the taste and texture but kicks it up a notch with the special mayo and seasoned crispy chicken patties!

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Adelaide's Texas Beans

A hearty mix of ground beef, ham, bacon, sausage and three types of beans in a tangy and slightly spicy sauce. This is one of those old timer recipes that's been handed down for generations. I love the savory punch in this simple slow cooker meal or side dish. You’re going to love it too!

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Cheesy Cajun Ground Beef Linguine in Garlic Cream

Easy to throw together weekday meal with ingredients you already have stocked. Rich and velvety sauce with the ground beef that gives it a Cajun bite! It's satisfying and bursting with flavor that tastes like it took hours but comes together quickly. Serve with garlic bread, a fresh salad, and top with extra cheese if you like!

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Grilled Shrimp Alfredo Pizza

Shrimp alfredo pizza is the kind of dish that feels special but comes together with minimal fuss. Tender grilled shrimp are scattered over warm naan, which makes a quick and delicious base. A generous layer of creamy alfredo sauce ties it all together.

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Bourbon Chicken

As the story goes, bourbon chicken is a dish made popular on Bourbon Street in New Orleans but leans toward the flavors of chicken stir-fry. Chicken dinners never disappoint, and this bourbon chicken recipe will satisfy everyone seated at the table! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Chicken Pot Roast

This chicken pot roast is a cozy chicken dinner cooked in one pot, right in your crockpot! Brimming with lots of veggies such as carrots, potatoes, and onions, plus chicken roasted to golden perfection, with all of it's savory juices, this delicious chicken dish is sheer comfort! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Matt's Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

My husband found this recipe and sent it to me for us to try and it didn't last long on my countertop! Spruced up a strawberry boxed cake mix with extra ingredients and added a delicious strawberry crunch topping and homemade frosting; it was a family pleaser for sure!

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Toll House Cookies

This Toll House cookie recipe is the recipe that started it all! The original cookie recipe is still arguably the best. This is a tried-and-true recipe, is virtually foolproof, and comes out great every time! Toll House cookies bring the iconic favorite to your kitchen with chocolatey nostalgia and milk-dunking perfection! Super easy to make too!

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Mea's Dishpan Cookies

These were a staple on my Mea's countertop. She made these cookies for just about every gathering we had as a family. My mom found my Mea's recipe jotted down on a Mother's day card that she had received. This recipe and these cookies are so special to me. If I close my eyes when I take a bite, I can almost sense being back in her kitchen with her sitting at the end of the kitchen table, with a big smile, waiting to hear how good her cookies were.

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Sweet Potato Cheesecake Brownies

A delightful fusion of rich, velvety cheesecake and the comforting warmth of sweet potatoes, all swirled together in a single brownie square. This dessert is perfect for those who appreciate the harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, creating a delightful symphony in your mouth. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Pecan Pie Muffins

Pecan Pie Muffins are a mix between a pie and a muffin. They have a muffin texture with a soft gooey inside like a mini- Southern pecan pie. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Mea's Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Maybe it's just all my memories of delicious homemade meals, but nothing goes with a big bowl of chowder or soup quite like a fluffy cheddar biscuit. To my mind, they shouldn't be as buttery as a classic biscuit: a little less rich so they don't compete with the creamy broth, and a bit breadier so they don't crumble apart after dunking!

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Mea's Barbecue Potatoes

 Yummy cheesy potatoes with peppers and onions, seasoned with bold barbecue seasoning. This is a great side dish to please everyone in the family for a quick dinner during the week.

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Jerk Fried Rice

Having leftover rice is quite normal in our home as I purposely make extra and store it in the fridge for making quick and tasty fried rice dishes. However, when it comes to having ‘extra’ jerk chicken, not so much, but this is a quick an easy spin on fried rice your family will love!

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Zuppa Toscana

This rich and hearty Zuppa Toscana is comfort food at its best. It’s loaded with potatoes, sausage, onion, garlic, kale, bacon, and cream. It is truly satisfying and irresistible. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Mashed Potato Patties

If you’ve never considered frying leftover mashed potatoes, you’re in for a treat! With a few simple ingredients, we make these potato patties for breakfast recipes and dinner sides. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Authentic Sugo All'Agliona

My Mom and Dad traveled to Europe in April 2025 and brought back some true Italian recipes from a cooking class they took. They were taught by a renowned Italian chef in Florence, Italy. This is a tomato-based pasta sauce with basil, garlic, white wine, and olive oil. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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1964 Nuts and Bolts

I think this is definitely a recipe that you need to try this holiday season, trust me. It makes SO much and stores for two weeks in an airtight container! Make it a week before Christmas and hide it so that it lasts until the big day! It’s also a big enough recipe to make for a party and since you make it ahead of time, it’s perfect!

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Crab Cake Sliders

If you love crab like I do (lots of meat, little breadcrumbs) you will just flip for these. The crab is the true star, but spicy and citrusy notes make it really shine. Whether you serve them with buns and beer, or topped with sprouts and a sparkling cocktail, it’s up to you! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Birria Egg Rolls

Tender and spicy shredded beef plus oozy melted cheese in a crunchy egg roll wrapper? Yes, please! Beef Birria tucked inside the crispy goodness of Chinese egg rolls is so delicious, you know you want to try it! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Bloody Mary Dip

Can’t get enough of your favorite cocktail? Turn it into a snack with this zesty Bloody Mary dip. This party appetizer starts with a tangy blend of cream cheese and tomato paste, has a dollop of mayonnaise for extra creaminess, and a kick from crispy seasoned bacon. The classic Bloody Mary flavors are all there with a touch of celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice. For an adult spin, add a splash of vodka (it adds a nice tanginess). Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Apple Butter

Apple butter is one of the most fabulous food gifts to make and share during the autumn season. It has a fresh apple flavor, with deeply spicy undertones, and an ultra-silky texture. Plus, it's surprisingly simple to make and lasts several weeks in the fridge, or even longer if you can it. From quick breakfasts to apple desserts, you'll find dozens of ways to enjoy this cozy spiced spread. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Southern Creamed Corn Cornbread

Cornbread is synonymous with the South. When you think of the South, you think of delicious and moist cornbread. We eat cornbread all year round, and when the weather begins to cool down. You can find us eating a big ole bowl of soup or beans with our cornbread. It literally goes with everything, from collard greens to tomatoes, rice, and sausage to a delectable roast during a Sunday dinner with family and friends. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Recipes Coming Soon

Hey y'all! I will be adding as many recipes as quickly as I can to the site. I am working on uploading family cookbooks, my personal recipes, and also tested and approved recipes from other sources. I am SO unbelievably excited to start this food blogging journey. I have so much to share with you guys and I am so proud of my family's special recipes from the South!

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Poisoned Apple Cider

A tasty, fun Halloween sip to get you in the spirit! Apple cider and rum come together with blackberry, lemon and cinnamon notes for a delicious, themed cocktail.

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Raspberry Vanilla Frose

Inspired by the famous Frosé Y’all at Willa Jean in New Orleans, this sweet version will be your official drink of summer. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Morning Punch

A fun morning punch is a great way to start off a special day! This drink is easy to prepare and everyone loves it! It can be kid-friendly or you can add some bubbly for adults. this recipe can be made ahead of time, just chill and combine until ready to serve. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

There's no recipe here, just an easy entertaining idea to beat this heat! These are made with Mike's Hard lemonade Strawberry Margarita. The traditional margarita made with tequila needs a much colder temperature to freeze than regular home units will allow. Instead of using the salt and worrying about it melting, you can use chunky crystal sugar for an aesthetic effect, and it won't melt. Enjoy! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Mea's Hot Spice Cider

Perfect for any Fall day when you are trying to warm up. Something about this cider always helps me to feel better when I'm feeling under the weather. Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Christmas, it's a perfect addition to any holiday party! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞 Sweet T

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Apple Pie Moonshine

Man oh man, this is a great party favor to have! My husband and I enjoy spending time with our friends outdoors doing recreational activities. We ride ATV's at mud parks many times throughout the year and a favorite thing to bring is moonshine. During the day we ride trails and get MUDDY and watch people race against each other in the bounty holes. At night, we all gather around a fire with good music going and great conversation and pass around some jars of moonshine! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞 Sweet T

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Twisted Cinnamon Rolls

You can never go wrong with cinnamon rolls and having a variety of ways to make them is even better! These are braided making them a feast for the eyes, and they feature the same flavor combination that makes them impossible to resist. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Peach Cobbler French Toast Bites

Perfect for brunch or even dessert, these peach cobbler French toast bites are crispy on the outside, and fluffy, pillowy soft on the inside, gushing with warm cinnamony peach cobbler filling. There are so many craveable elements in these French toast bites.  Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Caramel Sticky Buns with Homemade Sauce

Soft, sticky, sweet, with a touch of salt and the crunch of pecans, these delightful old fashioned sticky buns make a special dessert treat. These buns can be frozen before cooking to save on time and just bake when you are ready for them! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Jalapeno-Cheese Grits

Grits go beyond breakfast these days. Let them replace rice or pasta. They're great for supper with shrimp or even pork roast. Through the years grits have been the workhorse of the Southern table. Give this flavorful grit mix a try! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Breakfast Enchiladas with Homemade Cheese Sauce

Better than an everyday omelet or a bland breakfast granola, this easy breakfast casserole is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Better yet, you can prepare it ahead of the crowd so that you're not stuck in the kitchen with a frying pan while the family is having fun. For an extra win, check out the homemade cheese sauce recipe included. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Brown Sugar Bacon

Dark brown sugar gives this sinfully good bacon a blackened appearance after baking. Try the sweet-salty strips in a BLT, a grilled cheese-apple slice sandwich, or crumbled over a salad. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Hash Brown Potatoes

If you're a fan of a hearty breakfast, this recipe is a great addition to your bacon and eggs. These homemade hashes can even make an excellent supper side and are especially good with steaks, roast beef, ham, hot dogs, sausages, and baked beans. The key to crisp hash browns is cooking them in a single layer in a hot skillet and avoid over stirring the potatoes while they cook. Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Croissant French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup

A delicious French toast, made with croissants and served with a strawberry syrup, this unusual and delicious variation on French toast is really a winner. Top it off with powdered sugar or whip cream if you like! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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Spanish Omelet with Fresh Avocado Salsa

A fiesta of flavors for your taste buds. This spicy chorizo omelet blends spicy, savory ingredients like chorizo and bell pepper, and is topped with cheese, avocado salsa and even sour cream. You also get a fresh avocado salsa recipe! Please share the recipe link and leave a comment for me if you gave it a try and how you shared it with your family! 💞

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