Every now and then something simple affects me in a profound way. Take this quote that my wife posted on social media the other day: "Comparison is
Paige’s Tater Tot Casserole
Ramble beginning in 3... 2... 1... Do me a favor and think back to your most favorite Halloween costume. What was it? Was it homemade or store bought? The
Old Fashioned Sticky Chicken and a Cookbook Review: Come Home to Supper {Giveaway}
I wish there were words for me to describe how excited I am about Christy's new book, Come Home to Supper: Over 200 Casseroles, Skillets, and Sides (Desserts,
Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Back to school time is upon us. And let me tell you, I'm getting nervous. This time of the year has always made me nervous. New teachers, new classes, new
Grilled Sausage with Pimiento Cheese Grits – Sunset Farm Foods
I had thoughts of pimiento cheese grits in my head for a while before I went to the The Southern Baking Retreat when low and behold, what did we get served for
Coconut Chicken Fingers with Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
I've got a busy rest-of-the-week this week, so today's post is going to be short and sweet. I'm leaving tomorrow to meet with the folks at Thomas Nelson and I'm
Guest Post: Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Warm Bacon Dressing
I'm heading into the home stretch with my manuscript and due to turn it in next week. It's all happening a lot more quickly than I ever expected. The March
Guest Post: BBQ Cups
What started as a little stomach pain last week became a full blown emergency resulting in me having to have an emergency appendectomy. But no worries, I'm
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
When I think of St. Patrick's Day, I think Corned Beef and Cabbage. The weird thing is that history tells us this dish probably has no true
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
As the deadline for the manuscript for my book is approaching, I've had less and less time to devote to chatting with y'all on Facebook and the blog,
Goulash
I am fortunate enough to have grown up with an incredible mother who was also an amazing cook. So, when I think back to the comfort foods of my childhood,
Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Pie
Well, now that I've finally gotten the opportunity to share the BIG NEWS with you, I feel like I've had a chance to take a deep breath. It's tough trying to
Guest Post: Slow Cooker Veggie Chili
Fall has finally arrived, which means a few things. First of all, it’s now completely acceptable to stay on the couch all day on Sundays now that football is
Stuffed Pepper Casserole and Confessions of a Cheapskate
I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a cheapskate. Not because I like to be, but because it's just something inside of me - in my DNA or something. When I set out to
Easy Grilled Shrimp and How to Peel and Devein Shrimp [Video and Recipe Included]
When the great folks over at the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board asked me to create a recipe using delicious Louisiana Gulf shrimp a few months
Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
Well, I've had another one of those "my-child-is-growing-up-how-am-I-ever-going-to-be-able-to-handle-this" moments. Y'all bear with me while I whine a little.Â
Slow Cooker Chili
There's a nip in the morning air, the leaves are just beginning to change, and pumpkins are starting to show up in road-side stands. Â Yep... Â Fall is here!
Easy Stuffed Peppers
Things... they are a changin'. That's right! As we're quickly approaching 10,000 Facebook fans, we're working hard behind the scenes to bring you a brand new,
Easy Shrimp Creole
After the tragedy of the oil spill in the gulf, you guys know how I came out in support of the fishermen there and returning to the coast to support the local
Easy Egg Salad
This Easy Egg Salad combines simple ingredients like eggs, mayo, mustard, celery, and pickle relish to create an amazingly delicious spread that's perfect to
Pizza Pull-Apart Bread
Y'all check out this is a fun and easy twist on traditional pizza - think pizza monkey bread. The best part is you can customize it with your favorite pizza
Stacey’s Basic Marinara
Whew! Well, January is behind us... I'm not sure how that happened so quickly. Each month seems to disappear more quickly than the one before it. But, I
Hobo Dinners
From the time I was a kid in Cub Scouts, these fun and different packet meals have been a hit at our house. Back then, we would fix them up and drop them into
Weeknight Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Weeknight Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya recipe is a quick and easy, one-pot recipe filled with Cajun and Creole flavor that's sure to please the whole
