A simple cucumber and onion salad that combines flavors of sweet onion and tart vinegar to create a beloved, quick and easy recipe. Pin this
Christy Jordan and Southern Living’s Quick-Fix Suppers
Y'all, today Southern Living Magazine, the nation's 5th largest selling magazine, launched its brand new series "Quick-Fix Suppers" featuring none other than my
Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball
Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball is a delicious, savory appetizer packed with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, ranch, and pecans. This is an easy recipe that is
Green Bean Bundles
These Green Bean Bundles are a delicious way to add a little something special to your table. Tender green beans are wrapped in smoky bacon and drizzled with a
Asian-Inspired Ramen Slaw
Packed with tons of amazing flavor and crunch, this Asian-Inspired Ramen Slaw recipe features crunchy toasted ramen and almonds, a sweet and savory tangy
Porcupine Meatballs
These Porcupine Meatballs get their funny name from the rice that's mixed into them. They're tender, juicy, and super flavorful! Pin this recipe! When I
Shortcut Fried Okra
This Shortcut Fried Okra recipe features deep fried, individually-coated pieces of okra in a seasoned flour/cornmeal mixture. Pin this recipe! It
Onion Roasted Potatoes and Our “Lady” Visitor
My two year old is obsessed with letting the dogs in and out of the house. If Heather or I let one of the dogs out without his help, he freaks out. So a few
Guacamole and Happy National Chip and Dip Day!
Happy National Chip and Dip Day! One of my all-time favorite chip and dip combos is tortilla chips and guacamole. But for some reason, folks seem to be miffed
French Onion Dip and Vertigo – No, not the movie.
Y'all, my sweet, precious wife has vertigo. Has had it since Saturday and she's about to go out of her mind. This isn't her first stint with the "spins". She
Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Veggies and a Lesson from “Stone Soup”
When I was a kid, my parents did what they had to do to ensure that I had what I needed. One example of this was the Weekly Reader Book Club. (I know! Blast
Mom’s Chicken and Gravy
It's tradition that nearly every Sunday, we go to my parents' house for supper. It's a great opportunity to see them and and spend time with them and a chance
Sausage Balls
This easy Sausage Balls recipe is a classic Southern appetizer or snack made with simple ingredients like Bisquick, cheddar, breakfast sausage, and cream
Southern Bite Ranch Dressing
I've reworked and updated this recipe a bit. You can find the new version here. You know, we Southerners like to put ranch
Fresh Raspberry Bars
Hey y'all! I showed you a sneak peek of this one on Facebook earlier this week and got some hate mail for teasing y'all like that, so here it is. I don't have
Easy Smothered Chicken
This Easy Smothered Chicken recipe is just as the title suggests - super easy and smothered with bacon, cheese, onions, and a delectable creamy sauce! Pin
Heavenly Hash Brownies
Every year when Easter comes around, I just about break down the door to the store to get to those dad-blasted Heavenly Hash Eggs. You know... the marshmallow
Valentine’s Truffles and A “Little” Love Story
You know, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Like, literally... it's Monday. So rather than showing up with a box of store-bought chocolates, try
Quick and Easy Meatloaf
Meatloaf has to be one of my favorite comfort foods. There's just something about a good ol' meatloaf that warms the soul. Not to mention the fact
Cheesy Pizza Casserole
Bowtie pasta, pizza sauce, ground beef, Italian sausage, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings make this recipe a super cheesy family favorite! Pin this
Mardi Gras King Cake
This Mardi Gras King Cake recipe is a perfect, easy-to-follow, traditional king cake recipe filled with delicious cinnamon flavor and cream cheese
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings and the Snow Storm that Wasn’t
When you're in the deep South and the weatherman even mentions the word snow, folks absolutely go ballistic. People start running around like chickens
Cooking Lesson: Making a Brown Sugar Substitute
This week, I'm showing you a quick way to turn white sugar into brown sugar if you're in a pinch.
Aunt Matilda’s Peanut Brittle
My Aunt Matilda's Peanut Brittle is a treasured family recipe for this sweet, crunchy treat. While this traditional peanut brittle recipe does require some































