Forgiveness is a powerful thing. Probably far more powerful than many of us have taken the time or thought to realize. Just the other night, I was flipping
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
Southern Pimento Cheese
This Southern Pimento Cheese recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful. It's perfect as a spread, dip, or sandwich on its own! When I think about sandwiches and
Easy Swiss Steak
This post was originally published August 18, 2011 and was updated October 26, 2021. I'm back to share another childhood favorite recipe of mine and this
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
Cheesy Hamburger Skillet
I was working on this post when I saw a post on my buddy Christy Jordan's site last week. It did such a good job of summing up why she and I blog about the
Porcupine Meatballs and Why I’m Still Learning from my Mother
I'll be the first to admit I over think things. Totally. And having a child certainly takes it's toll on someone who over analyzes like
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
Easy Smothered Chicken
Hey y'all! We sure have been having a stint of BEAUTIFUL weather here in the South! In the 70s nearly every day for the past several weeks. Things
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
I'm not sure what it is about some good ol' comfort food that makes us feel so warm inside but it does. But most comfort food takes hours to prepare. But not
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
Weeknight Bites: Pizza Casserole
The kitchen is my most favorite place to be and the only thing that makes it better is if I'm in the kitchen with my family and friends. The other day I had
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
Weeknight Bites: Heather’s Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Y'all, I love my wife. And truth be told, she's had it tough for the last several months, for lots of reasons. Being a full-time RN, a wife and a
Weeknight Bites: Chicken/Turkey Pot Pie
Hopefully, by now, the Thanksgiving food coma has passed, the Christmas decorations are all up, and you're well into the holiday season. If not, no worries...
Chicken Bog
Yep, that's right... Chicken Bog. I know, you're thinking I'm crazy. I'm not. There really is a such a thing as Chicken Bog. Think
Potato Soup and Top to Bottom Ham and Cheese Bread
When my wife and I were dating, Heather always enjoyed when my Mom would make Potato Soup and Top to Bottom Ham and Cheese Bread. Only back then, we had no
Susan’s Breakfast Casserole and Happy Last-Day-of-Political-Ads!
Hey y'all! Happy Last-Day-of-Political-Ads! I swear, I am just about fed up with a bunch of grown folks acting like they're in high school! He
Paula Deen’s Chicken Cakes
Y’all know I love to tinker with a recipe so when I had a craving for one of my favorite Paula Deen recipes I decided to change it up a bit. Normally, I serve
Paula Deen’s Creole Sauce
This is the perfect compliment to Paula's Chicken Cakes. Just be sure to make this well in advance and refrigerate to allow the flavors to