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Pineapple Blueberry Dump Cake and the Joys of Small Town Life

Saturday we were heading through downtown and pulled over and stopped to allow a funeral procession to pass. The crossing streets had been closed by police

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

Ingredients 1 cup mayo 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I prefer Zatarain's) 3 tablespoons of creole mustard (same

Remoulade Sauce

Lemonade pie is a refreshing no bake dessert filled with light, sweet, and tangy flavors. It's the perfect, easy dessert for hot summer days! This

No-Bake Lemonade Pie

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

Y'all, today Southern Living Magazine, the nation's 5th largest selling magazine, launched its brand new series "Quick-Fix Suppers" featuring none other than my

Christy Jordan and Southern Living’s Quick-Fix Suppers

Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball is a delicious, savory appetizer packed with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, ranch, and pecans. This is an easy recipe that is

Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball

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

These Porcupine Meatballs get their funny name from the rice that's mixed into them. They're tender, juicy, and super flavorful! Pin this recipe! When I

Porcupine Meatballs

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

Happy National Chip and Dip Day! One of my all-time favorite chip and dip combos is tortilla chips and guacamole. But for some reason, folks seem to be miffed

Guacamole and Happy National Chip and Dip Day!

Y'all, my sweet, precious wife has vertigo. Has had it since Saturday and she's about to go out of her mind. This isn't her first stint with the "spins". She

French Onion Dip and Vertigo – No, not the movie.

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”

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

Mom’s Chicken and Gravy

This easy Sausage Balls recipe is a classic Southern appetizer or snack made with simple ingredients like Bisquick, cheddar, breakfast sausage, and cream

Sausage Balls

I've reworked and updated this recipe a bit. You can find the new version here. You know, we Southerners like to put ranch

Southern Bite Ranch Dressing

Hey y'all! I showed you a sneak peek of this one on Facebook earlier this week and got some hate mail for teasing y'all like that, so here it is. I don't have

Fresh Raspberry Bars

This Easy Smothered Chicken recipe is just as the title suggests - super easy and smothered with bacon, cheese, onions, and a delectable creamy sauce! Pin

Easy Smothered Chicken

Every year when Easter comes around, I just about break down the door to the store to get to those dad-blasted Heavenly Hash Eggs. You know... the marshmallow

Heavenly Hash Brownies

You know, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Like, literally... it's Monday. So rather than showing up with a box of store-bought chocolates, try