Smashed Fried Okra is tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside – just the way I like it. Okra – it’s one of those southern foods that you love, hate or have to ask someone, “What is okra?” There is no middle ground! Okra is a green flowering plant. It belongs in the same […]
Print FriendlySavory Bacon Tomato Cobbler and Mahon Cheese Biscuits
July 1, 2019 by 14 Comments
This post, Savory Bacon Tomato Cobbler, is sponsored by Mahón-Menorca Cheese. All opinions are my own. Savory Bacon Tomato Cobbler is a delicious twist on tomato pie. Layers of tomatoes and a bacon/cheese mixture are topped with buttermilk cheese biscuits brushed with melted butter. Summer doesn’t get any better than this! When I was growing […]
How to Make Black-Eyed Peas in the Slow Cooker
December 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
In the south, it’s believed that eating black-eyed peas or Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day will bring luck and prosperity in the new year. I don’t much believe in old wives tales. I just happen to like Black-Eyed Peas. For me, Black-Eyed Peas are comfort food on a cold winter day. Add a side […]
Southern Pineapple Casserole
December 7, 2015 by 19 Comments
Southern Pineapple Casserole has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ForTheLoveOfHam #CollectiveBias All of my Christmas decorations are up and the gifts have taken over my bedroom closet. I need to start wrapping presents ASAP. I’ve been making lists and checking them twice. So, the countdown to holiday […]
Spicy Pork Tenderloin & Flavor Full Sides
November 24, 2015 by 19 Comments
My husband is a meat and potatoes man. Whenever I do meatless Mondays, he tries to be such a trooper. But when you’ve been married as long as I have, you can read your spouse’s mind without him saying a single word. My husband hated veggies when he was growing up and when we got […]
Enjoy Meatless Monday with Gardein
September 14, 2015 by 24 Comments
Do you ever do meatless Mondays? It’s actually a thing. And it’s pretty cool and hip and all that good stuff, especially when you enjoy meatless Monday with Gardein! I’m celebrating Meatless Monday with Gardein (garden + protein) today! And I never thought I’d get my husband on board, but he actually loves both […]
Crispy Asparagus with Sriracha Mayo
May 20, 2015 by 41 Comments
Fresh asparagus is probably my all-time favorite vegetable. I usually roast it in the oven and it always turns out delicious. But, sometimes I just need a little more crunch. That’s when I make my Crispy Asparagus with Sriracha Mayo. It’s still roasted in the oven, but it takes asparagus up a few notches. When […]
Avocado Lemon-Basil Corn on the Cob
May 13, 2015 by 26 Comments
Avocado Lemon-Basil Corn on the Cob has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatsYourRanch #CollectiveBias It’s my favorite time of the year – grilling season! As soon as it warms up, we take the cooking outside to the grill. When we can’t stand the heat, we have […]
Grits – A Southern Delicacy
April 28, 2014 by 30 Comments
Grits. It’s more than just Girls Raised In The South. It’s more than just Kiss my Grits, the saying that the sitcom, Alice, made famous in the 70’s. It’s a southern staple. We serve this southern delicacy piping hot with eggs for breakfast and we gussy them up with shrimp for fine dining. You can find this […]
Easter Menu
April 11, 2014 by 21 Comments
Easter is neck and neck with Christmas in terms of being my favorite holiday. And why not? These two celebrations represent the birth and later, the death, burial and resurrection of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! And, of course, the song “Celebrate” is running through my mind because you know I have a song […]
