You know, it always seems the best restaurants are the ones that aren't around anymore. I suppose it has something to do with the fact that not being able to
The 1981 Salad or The 1905 Salad or The Best Salad Ever!
Whether you know this as the 1981 Salad from Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' or the 1905 Salad from The Columbia, I just know it as the Best Salad Ever! With
Southern Fried Potatoes
I will always stand by the idea that the most simple, basic dishes, when done well, are my favorites. Take these Southern Fried Potatoes for example. They only
Southern Hoppin’ John
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mushrooms
This post was originally posted on November 19, 2013 and updated on October 27, 2020. I LOVE Brussels Sprouts. Just love them. But lots of folks
Southern Fried Apples
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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
This post was originally posted on November 13, 2013 and updated on October 20, 2020. Sweet Potatoes are an absolute must on our Thanksgiving menu. And
Southern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)
Butter beans, lima beans, dried lima beans, large limas, pocketbook beans, mule ears, the list goes on and on. These delicious dried beans go by a host of
Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad
Every summer my parents would have a beautiful garden in the back yard. Some years it was a large one with okra, corn, beans, squash, and cucumbers; I even
Bacon Pineapple Baked Beans
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Tomatoes and Rice
I can't say for sure how dishes like Tomatoes and Rice originated, but if I had to guess, I'd say out of necessity. And that was probably the need to feed lots
Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Y'all, I just love pickles. By themselves, fried, in a delicious dip, on just about anything. I just love them. Kosher, dill, half sour, all of
Classic Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
You know, I'm convinced that us Southerners are some pretty ingenious folks. Give us some corn meal and some hot grease and we can turn anything into a
Southern Pinto Beans
There's just something comforting about a big ol' pot of beans and huge chunk of cornbread. And fortunately a big bowl of comfort isn't that hard to
Apple Pecan Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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My Favorite Roasted Green Beans
With all the delicious food I share here, lots of folks just assume that meals at our house are filled with culinary adventures - every night being something
Cheesiest Mac and Cheese for a Crowd
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Mom’s Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
My mom makes the absolute best mashed potatoes. The BEST! And she taught me all of her tips and tricks for perfectly flavorful mashed spuds early on. As a
Easy Buttermilk Biscuits
Making perfect, mile-high, tender, flaky biscuits is an art for sure. But it doesn't have to be super complicated. I've been making biscuits for something like
Ultimate Cheesy Corn and Rice Casserole
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Easy Cream Cheese Noodles
If you're like me, you're always searching for quick, easy, and versatile sides to go with supper. Most often, we plan meals around the entree and don't give
Easy Corn Maque Choux
Maque Choux. Weird words, right? My research tells me they're French Creole pronounced like "mock shoe." It's a corn-based side dish that is super
Classic Macaroni and Tomatoes
Simple Macaroni and Tomatoes is a classic dish many folks remember from their childhoods. And while there are tons of variations, the basic recipe pretty
Pineapple Slaw
A few weeks back, my friends at Spectrum Resorts invited me and the fam-jam down to Orange Beach for a few days of rest and relaxation. They set