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Stuffed Cabbage

I've told y'all how much I love being in the kitchen with my Mom. There's just something about now knowing about all the love that goes into preparing a meal

Chicken Corn Chowder

This Chicken Corn Chowder is a super easy recipe that combines cooked chicken, Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, corn, and Rotel tomatoes to create an amazingly

Loaded Bacon Popcorn

Grab the blood pressure pills and call the cardiologist, have I've got an awesome recipe for y'all today! Fresh popcorn popped in bacon fat then drizzled with

Sticky Pecan Cinnamon Buns

A few years ago, I was in downtown Montgomery when this guy came up to me begging for money. He told me that his wife was pregnant and that he was stranded

Spasagna – Brandie from The Country Cook

Hey folks! I'm swamped this week getting all the details worked out for J's birthday party this weekend! So I've asked one of my favorite bloggers to take the

Ultimate Brownie Trifle and the Birthday Festivus Begins

The birthday festivus has begun. "What is that", you ask. Well, my little guy will be 3 next Saturday and we've been feverishly planning the bash. And to be

Creamy Cream Cheese Corn and Why I Know What Dog Treats Taste Like

I'm a little embarrassed to admit this. But if an effort of full disclosure, I have to say that I know what dog treats taste like. Well, at least this kind.

Nana’s Hoop Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

When I was little, my grandfather was the butcher at a small grocery store/service station in the little bitty town of Camden, Alabama. If you're familiar with

Southern Pimento Cheese

This Southern Classic Pimento Cheese recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful. It's perfect as a spread, dip, sandwich, or on its own! Pin this recipe! When

Boo Fries and a Great Big THANK YOU!

I've got a special little dish to share with y'all today. It's not really a recipe, per se. It's something that I grew up eating, thinking that we were the

Easy Swiss Steak

This recipe for my Easy Swiss Steak only calls for a handful of ingredients and is the perfect way to turn cubed steak into super tender Swiss steak with tomato

No-Bake Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies

I'm ba-ack! Woo-hoo! My jury duty service is over. To be honest it was an enlightening and frightening experience, but I'm glad to be able to to my part.

Shortcut Buttercream Icing and the Tale of Two Cakes

Growing up there weren't a whole lot of kids in my neighborhood and as an only child it was sometimes difficult to find playmates. But I did find one rather

Gumbo Greens and Thoughts on Being Positive

The other day I had someone ask me how I can be so positive and upbeat all the time. And though the short answer is, " I choose to be that way," I feel like

Almost Famous Fried Chicken

Now y'all don't run me out when I say this, but I don't cook fried chicken very often. I know it's Southern blasphemy, but I just don't. It's not because I

Papa’s Lemon Icebox Pie

This easy Lemon Icebox Pie recipe combines a creamy, tangy lemon filling made with sweetened condensed milk and fresh lemon juice with a light and fluffy

Classic Southern Potato Salad

This Classic Southern Potato Salad recipe is a simple southern side dish filled with flavor and perfect for barbecues and potlucks. Pin this

Okra Fritters

I just love it when you all share recipes with me! I love checking my email to find a new family favorite that's probably been passed down through the

Blackberry Cobbler

So, today is officially the first day of Summer. But, I beg to differ with that meteorological designation because we've been living in the blast furnace known

Pineapple Blueberry Dump Cake and the Joys of Small Town Life

Saturday we were heading through downtown and pulled over and stopped to allow a funeral procession to pass. The crossing streets had been closed by police

Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

A few months back, I got criticized for using the word "y'all". And I'd like to thank all of you out there who jumped to my defense, but I'm okay with