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! If you love cooking with sweet potatoes, check this article for a list of all my sweet potato recipes. I have been working on new recipes …
Side Dishes
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 food, shot their meat, fished for dinner and we ate a lot of beans and cornbread growing up. In fact, my …
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 taste buds 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 …
Did you know that you can cut down on cooking time for Spaghetti Squash by making it in the Instant Pot? This recipe will have you making this dish over and over and over again. Gardening is in full swing and I am betting you have a ton of squash on hand — especially my …
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 …
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 …
Freezer Parmesan Acorn Squash is a simple side dish that you can make in bulk and serve any time of the year. During the fall and holiday seasons, I tend to bake and cook a lot. The weather is cooler, we have more parties, and don’t get me started on the spread I make during …
If you love ordering those crispy, sweet, creamy wontons from your favorite Chinese restaurant, you’re going to flip when you find out just how easy they are to make at home. These Fried Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons are golden, crunchy, slightly sweet, and filled with the creamiest mixture—perfect as an appetizer, dessert, or an anytime treat. Most of the …
This recipe for Cauliflower Fried Rice is the perfect way to end a busy day. It’s light, hearty, and absolutely full of flavor. You know those days that are hectic and busy and you just want a super quick dinner that completely hits the spot? My recipe for Cauliflower Fried Rice is one of those …
Quick and Easy Hush Puppies are the perfect side dish to go alongside any yummy fish dish. I serve these whenever we have Gordon Ramsay’s Fish and Chips. For more delicious I will be honest. I am not much of a seafood person. I don’t eat salmon, can’t swallow an Oyster or clam to save …
I have a newfound love for vegetables right now. One of my new favorites is roasted butternut squash. It can be a hard veggie to maneuver, but if done right and cooked right, you will find it to be the most delicious thing you have ever put into your mouth. This veggie goes from being …
One of my most favorite side dishes is roasted potato wedges. Using this delicious roasted garlic infused olive oil and some Parmesan cheese took my Oven Roasted Parmesan Tater Wedges over the top! These take about 20-30 minutes to cook in the oven, but when they come out they are simply crunchy, garlicky, and oh …
Making your own sushi rice at home is simple and easy. This step-by-step recipe will have you on the way to making delicious sushi recipes at home. Yesterday, I showed you how easy it was to make Eel Sauce from scratch. Today, I am going to show you how you can make your very own …
Make a batch of this homemade creamy coleslaw to go with your meals this week. Super delicious and it is simple and easy. The warmer weather is here and with that means all the backyard bbq dinners, baked beans, and homemade creamy coleslaw you will be having — or at least we will. I finally …
Jiffy Corn Pudding – perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving holiday. This casserole uses Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and comes together quickly, making it easy to prepare. For more holiday inspiration, be sure and visit my page Southern Thanksgiving Recipes. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I fixed many traditional dishes for our dinners, such as my …