I'm going to start off by saying I would never wish my child to be sick. Ever. But his sick day yesterday afforded us an opportunity to create special
These first few weeks of kindergarten have proven to be a little more challenging than we expected at the Little household. Our little guy is having some
Banana Pineapple Pound Cake
This Southern Tomato Pie recipe features garden-fresh tomatoes, green onions, fresh basil, and a gooey, cheesy topping. It just tastes like summer in the South!
Southern Tomato Pie
I grew up eating this plain and simple cream cheese pie without the Biscoff. It was a simple, sweet treat that was easy to make. The other night,
Biscoff Cream Cheese Pie
Bring the flavors of the South to your table with this classic Okra and Tomatoes recipe. Fresh okra and ripe tomatoes simmer together in a rich, savory, smoky
Okra and Tomatoes
Quite often, I find that the simple things in life are the best - especially when it comes to food. This Cabbage Creole is one of those things.
Cabbage Creole and the Southern Food Blogger Retreat
I see so many people around me waiting. Waiting for 5:00pm, waiting for the weekend, waiting for vacation, waiting for a better life. Think about waiting for
Better Baked Beans and the Dangers of Waiting
Yellow Squash is a staple in many Southern gardens. It's usually pretty easy to grow and rather prolific. That means that there is usually some extra around.
Squash Fritters
You know, it's easy to get caught up in life so much that we lose the perspective of seeing how blessed we each are. Sure, we ALL have problems, but we
Fall-Off-The-Bone Slow Cooker Ribs
This Peach Freezer Jam is the perfect way to make delicious, fresh jam without a lot of work! Pin this recipe! Y’all, this might just be the easiest—and
Peach Freezer Jam
Believe it or not, summer is upon us. It doesn't even seem possible, but July 4th will be here in no time. The Fourth usually comes along to
Dill Pickle Dip with Vlasic
Sweet, juicy peaches wrapped in crescent rolls and baked to golden perfection — these easy Peach Dumplings are the ultimate comfort dessert! Made with simple
Peach Dumplings
If you grew up in the South, chances are you are no stranger to Milo's Famous Sweet Tea. Even if you aren't lucky enough to be from here, there's still a good
Ginger Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chops
You know how sometimes you meet someone and instantly you feel like you've known them your entire life. LeAnn Rice is one of those people. From the
Chocolate Mousse: The Loving Kitchen (& and Giveaway!)
I love a layered dessert in the summer time. Wait, who am I kidding? I love a layered dessert anytime! Based on the huge success of my Oreo
Blueberry Yum Yum
It's hard to have a serious conversation about Southern food and culture with Southern Living being mentioned. So when they asked me to share a new recipe from
Tomato-Orange Marmalade Chicken: A Southern Living Preview
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Rice is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights! Dump all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Rice
You know, life gets us all down at some point. We get caught on a bad day. It happens to all of us. As the saying goes, "Some days you're the pigeon; some
Zucchini and Tomato Bake and Being the Statue
A few weeks ago I had the great honor of being a judge for the Martha White National Cornbread Cook-off at the National Cornbread Festival in beautiful and
Roasted Tomato and Bacon Cobbler and the National Cornbread Festival
If you've been following my blog for any time, then you've more than likely heard my speech about the importance of home-cooked meals and getting your family to
Lasagna Casserole: Disconnect to Reconnect
I'm just thrilled to introduce you to a brand new series here on the blog, Community Cookbook! One of the things I've heard so many people mention about my
Community Cookbook: Roasted Lemon Rosemary Drumsticks
There are so many things in our lives that Pinterest has made better. I love being able to search for quick and easy ways to clean things and I've gotten more
Lemon Icebox Delight and Why You’re Okay Not Being a Pinterest-Perfect Parent
For most of us, grilling season is upon us and for those of us who are still braving some cooler temps, it won't be long. Grilling some chicken this
Quick and Easy All-Purpose Marinade
If you've been following me for any amount of time, then you've probably heard me mention my buddy, Brandie, over at The Country Cook. And if you've been
































