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Company Potatoes

These potatoes are good enough for company but easy enough for family. The fresh potatoes are a great departure from the typical hash brown casserole and

This super easy homemade marinara recipe features 7 simple ingredients and is absolutely delicious whether you serve it over pasta, in lasagna, or as a dipping

Stacey’s Best Basic Marinara

Potatoes are a staple at our house. They're cheap and easy to get on the table. (I guess the Irish did know something we didn't.) But, if you're

Potato Wedges

I'm a little embarrassed to admit this. But if an effort of full disclosure, I have to say that I know what dog treats taste like. Well, at least this kind.

Creamy Cream Cheese Corn and Why I Know What Dog Treats Taste Like

When I was little, my grandfather was the butcher at a small grocery store/service station in the little bitty town of Camden, Alabama. If you're familiar with

Nana’s Hoop Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

This Southern Classic Pimento Cheese recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful. It's perfect as a spread, dip, sandwich, or on its own! Pin this recipe! When

Southern Pimento Cheese

I've got a special little dish to share with y'all today. It's not really a recipe, per se. It's something that I grew up eating, thinking that we were the

Boo Fries and a Great Big THANK YOU!

The other day I had someone ask me how I can be so positive and upbeat all the time. And though the short answer is, " I choose to be that way," I feel like

Gumbo Greens and Thoughts on Being Positive

This Classic Southern Potato Salad recipe is a simple southern side dish filled with flavor and perfect for barbecues and potlucks. Pin this

Classic Southern Potato Salad

I just love it when you all share recipes with me! I love checking my email to find a new family favorite that's probably been passed down through the

Okra Fritters

A few months back, I got criticized for using the word "y'all". And I'd like to thank all of you out there who jumped to my defense, but I'm okay with

Easy Fried Green Tomatoes

This Southern classic Old School Skillet Fried Okra recipe is a comforting side dish with that hash-like texture we all grew up loving. Pin this

Old School Skillet Fried Okra

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

Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad

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

Green Bean Bundles

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

Asian-Inspired Ramen Slaw

This Shortcut Fried Okra recipe features deep fried, individually-coated pieces of okra in a seasoned flour/cornmeal mixture. Pin this recipe! It

Shortcut Fried Okra

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

Onion Roasted Potatoes and Our “Lady” Visitor

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

Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Veggies and a Lesson from “Stone Soup”

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

Potato Soup and Top to Bottom Ham and Cheese Bread

Our "Little" family is about to get a bit bigger with the birth of my step-brother's first son in late November. That'll give my parents 5 grandchildren to buy