Need a good side dish? These easy roasted cipollini onions make the perfect fall side dish or Thanksgiving side dish. I recently discovered the beauty of cipollini onions when I got a box of produce from Melissa’s Produce. I had never heard of these onions before, but upon receiving them, did a little research and …
Tomato Basil Risotto is a delicious creamy Italian rice dish that is perfect for #NationalRiceMonth. I have fallen head over heels in love with risotto. It is my most favorite rice dish, simply because it is so creamy and you can do SO many things with it. When we first started making risotto, the only way …
Butternut Squash Risotto is a very creamy and delicious Italian dish. Butternut Squash roasted and pureed to perfection. I have fallen head over heels in love with risotto. It is my most favorite rice dish, simply because it is so creamy and you can do SO many things with it. When we first started making …
I have been trying to fix homemade Mexican rice as you get in a Mexican restaurant FOREVER — and I finally found the right recipe for it. Marcela from Mexican Made Easy really opened my eyes to how to make your rice fluffy and get it to taste like the delicious rice at my favorite …
Lion’s mane mushrooms are a unique variety that’s incredibly delicious! Here’s a recipe for how to cook this tasty shroom! I love sauteed mushrooms. They are one of my favorite snacks. My most recent addition is a Lion’s Mane Mushroom. It came in my food box from Harvest Crate. I had never heard of this …
Everyone needs to have a recipe for homemade mashed potatoes in their recipe box, right? Here is my tried and true recipe and it is SO darn good! I love making homemade recipes for my family. The older I get, I totally understand the love and care that went into making food for our family …
These honey butter roasted Brussel sprouts are AMAZING. Roasted in the oven until they are golden brown and then topped with homemade honey butter and broiled in the oven for a few minutes. I love roasted and grilled vegetables. There is just something special about veggies that have been slow-roasted in the oven. These Brussel …
If you are a person who loves Southern cooking, you will love this easy recipe for Slow Cooker Pinto Beans with Ham Hock. In the South, or at least in my house, we refer to them as brown beans. Either way, they are delicious! When I was a kid, my momma always had a pot …
Homemade French fries, in my book, are so much better than those from the frozen food section at the grocery store. Read on to learn how to make the crispiest and tastiest French fries ever. A few years ago when I started really learning how to cook, I decided to try my hand at making …
This past week I tried my hand at making Paula Deen’s Grilled Potatoes. We were having her yummy Puff Pastry Burgers, and I wanted a potato side dish to go with them, so I tried my hand at making these and they turned out delicious! These potatoes are so delicious and can be cooked on a …
Want a fun and easy potato recipe to add to your arsenal? Check out these Spicy Oven Potato Wedges. They are simple and easy to make and everyone will rave about them. These days, I am all about easy recipes to feed my family. I love flavor but I hate spending hours in the kitchen. …
Learn how to make those delicious restaurant style homemade potato skins that are so delicious! Easy to make and your family will thank you a ton for learning how to make these. This recipe was originally published on December 22, 2009 and has been recently updated with video and new photos. The great thing about …
This homemade cranberry sauce only uses 3 simple pantry ingredients. You can ditch the can of cranberry sauce this holiday season and make your own in less than 15 minutes. When it comes to cranberry sauce, we are a house divided around here. My husband is all about that canned jellied kind. It is what …
Don’t you just love the Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole? It is one of my favorite side dishes, so today I am sharing a copycat version of this potato dish with you. One of my favorite foods is the Hashbrown casserole that you can get from Cracker Barrel. After eating this several years ago, I decided …
Green Bean Bundles are a classic Thanksgiving side dish that everyone is going to fall in love with! My first taste of green bean bundles came about 6 years ago at a women’s luncheon I attended. These things are delicious! They are wrapped in bacon and make a beautiful side dish for your holiday table. …
Maple Cinnamon Acorn Squash recipe comes from the cookbook by Half Baked Harvest, Super Simple. This recipe screams fall to me so I wanted to share it with you! One of my favorite fall vegetables to cook with these days is acorn squash. I first discovered this delectable veggie on one of my trips to …
This delicious Slow Cooker Southern Style Green Beans recipe will have your family shouting from the rooftops! Green Beans are in abundance right now and fresh is the way to go for sure. My husband and I have been buying ALL kinds of fresh veggies this garden season. I did not grow any beans or …
This recipe for Everything Bagel Roasted Sweet Potatoes is my absolute new favorite way to make sweet potatoes in the oven. The Everything Bagel Seasoning kicks up the flavor! In an effort to use up all the produce we have in our home and keep our grocery store runs to a minimum, I have been …
Southern fried apples are the perfect side dish to compliment any meal. They go great with pork, chicken, beef or as just a snack in the middle of the day. If you are a Southern girl like myself, then I am sure you have had these delicious fried apples at one point or another. As …
I am so excited to share this tutorial with you on how to make your own ricotta cheese. I love finding ways to create things from home that cut the cost in the grocery store. This is SO simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Seriously — just 3 simple ingredients is all …
There is nothing better than an old fashioned pot of Southern Style white beans and ham served with a piece of buttery cornbread. I grew up in a house where my mom and dad grew their own food, shot their own meat, fished for dinner and we ate a lot of beans and cornbread growing …
Want a quick way to make roasted corn without turning on the grill? This simple oven-roasted corn on the cob recipe will help you out tremendously! Last year when our corn was in abundance, I bought a huge bag full. When you have about 15 pounds of corn to deal with, you learn all you …
This Creamy Lemon Risotto recipe is so super easy to make and will squash your fears of trying to make risotto at home. With each bite, your tastebuds will scream thank you at the top of their lungs! Have you ever eaten risotto before? If not, you are totally missing out on this iconic rice …
This grilled vegetable salad with citrus vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for all your summer grilling! Simple and easy to make and is so good for you too! During the warmer days of Spring and Summer, one of my absolute favorite meals to have is a grilled vegetable salad and top it with a …
These blistered green beans are absolutely delicious! You will want to make them over and over again. All my life, the only way I have ever had green beans are the true Southern way — cooked in bacon grease or with a ham hock until there is pretty much nothing left. The beans are really soft, …
This recipe for Easy Homemade Egg Rolls is simple to make. You can fill them with veggies and even add your favorite protein as well. Read on to learn how to make these as well. If y’all know me at all, then you know I love to make my own restaurant versions of food at home. I …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepNowSavorLater #StockPrepWin #CollectiveBias During the fall and holiday seasons, I tend to bake and cook a lot. The weather is cooler, we tend to have more parties, and don’t get me started on the spread I make …
If you are looking for a great side dish to make, then look no further! These Brown Butter Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots are the most amazing and tasty side dish you will ever prepare.
This recipe for Parmesean Rosemary Roasted Potatoes is super easy and will make the perfect side dish to any meal you have going on. Anytime I am at the grocery store, I love buying those little new potatoes that you can get in the bag. They make the perfect side dish when roasted with fresh …
Make these Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons to eat with your next Asian inspired recipe. They are delicious and super easy to make. Anytime I have gone to have lunch at my favorite Chinese restaurant, I fill my plate with the Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons that are on the buffet bar. Most of the time you …
