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!
This is basically your classic backyard cookout burger. Except instead of an overcooked, dried-out patty, we're going for full-on juice factor. A stick of butter grated in the ground beef to make the patties, yum! This is over-the-top decadence.
Cuts like skirt steak, flank steak, and hanger steak are best served sliced, so you're getting more out of your steak. So why not scatter those meaty pieces over these loaded grilled nachos along with some tomatillo salsa and make everyone in the family smile!
A salad that just so happens to have a pizza crust beneath! You'll be amazed at what happens when the lettuce hits the heat with the tomatoes, provolone, and pepperoncinis; it's the most delicious self-care you'll ever have.
Cedar planks are key when grilling fish. It grills perfectly because it's not laying directly on the grates and zero risk of it sticking and also indirect heat. Plus, it just looks super pleasing serving it off the plank with a homemade tartar sauce!
A quick seared lettuce shines in this salad with another added layer of flavor from the grilled shrimp and topped with a delicious basil vinaigrette. Toss it all together with sweet corn, avocado, and stone fruit for the ultimate summer salad.
These grilled tacos with a chipotle crema are truly next level. The slaw is also perfection, and you'll want to make a triple batch so you can eat it as a salad too.
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Calas (pronounced KAH-la) are traditional Creole rice fritters from New Orleans, made with rice, flour, eggs, and seasonings, fried to a crispy golden exterior with a soft, chewy interior. Pair Sweet Potato Calas with café au lait and a drizzle of cane syrup for a delightful experience.
Indulge in a moist, tropical-inspired bundt cake packed with sweet, crushed pineapple and a luscious cream cheese filling. This easy pineapple cream cheesecake is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving a slice of sunshine!
I got this recipe from one of my dear friends, Lauren. I saw her making these and they looked amazing! I can tell you that they certainly are, soft and sugary goodness!
Over the holidays, my husband and I visited his family in Trinity Texas, and his cousin brought these amazing cookies! I am usually not big on oatmeal raisin cookies but these...let me tell you, I could have hurt myself eating these. They were so soft, and the raisin and spices were not overbearing, irresistible! So, I asked her to share the recipe with me, I know you will enjoy these!
These were a hit in my household! Thick, puffy, soft, chocolate cookies made from scratch with a couple unique flavor boosts. Seriously try these out, you will not be disappointed! Remember, the brand of chocolate chips you use DO make a difference!
I am the queen of foil packet potatoes, and while it may not be super chic, it's legit delish. It's also super versatile because you can either dress these up with your favorite condiments or even serve them as a main dish, fried eggs on top! And because everything is so nicely contained in foil, cleanup is a breeze.
There are so many ways these golden onions bring joy to your table. You'll come back to this dish again and again and find new reasons to love it. Deep Sweet Flavor slowly cooked onions turn almost candy sweet. Versatile Addition you can add it to burgers soups salads or pizza for extra richness.
Green Beans smothered slowly with bacon and onions, ham and South Louisiana seasonings. Amazing depth of South Louisiana flavor.
The thing that brings people back to this recipe is just how easy it is. No roux, just a dump-and-bake custard-style mac and cheese that is creamy, cheesy, and never dry. I got a silky, rich, creamy cheese sauce down to a science for amazing mac and cheese that gets insane cheese pulls.
There are endless ways to use potatoes in your everyday meals, so don't reserve this recipe for just holiday meals. Pair it with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, ham, or even grilled steaks for a weeknight meal. Two different starchy potatoes are used in this recipe to create the fluffiest mashed potato casserole of all time!
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!
The key to a great burger is in the toppings and condiments. No one wants a dry burger, right? It’s all about the juicy flavor, delicious toppings and sauces that make each bite better than the next. With a few pantry and fridge staples, this special sauce comes together in no time.
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When you discover jarred Calabrian chiles, you can't resist wanting to add them to everything! The sweet heat and red oil of the chiles bring this simple ricotta and basil pizza together into a delicious treat!
Here's the deal with scallops, delicious any way you cook them and they are much easier to make than most people think. Grilling them makes it that much easier, a quick hit of heat to get those nice sear marks and caramelized crust with a slather of herby butter to finish them off. These go great served with pasta!
Oysters are such a fun and sophisticated starter to throw into your entertaining mix. Fresh shucked oysters with a brown sugar, lime, garlic, adobo, butter mixture, scream fancy. Serve with Champagne, if you're feeling extra!
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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.
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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
The one thing that everyone in our town talks about, that knows my grandmother and her cooking, are her cinnamon rolls. They simply are the best! Her church family and friends have always requested them as well as her grandkids. This recipe takes a little time but the ooey gooey goodness is so worth it!
Easy weekday breakfast that will satisfy everyone in the family! Toasted bagels smothered in cream country gravy, topped with melty mozzarella, and then topped with savory breakfast sausage. Hassle free and delicious!
The kind of recipe that brunch dreams are made of. A luxurious, custard-soaked treat with a golden, caramelized top that's as stunning to look at as it is to eat.
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
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! 💞
