Chicken salad is a classic dish in the South. So many people make their own versions and they are all so good. I like to put a spin on the classic chicken salad all of the time. This recipe is one of those spins. I typically serve this as a sandwich on homemade bread, but… Continue reading Southwest Chicken Salad
Month: August 2023
Southwest Seasoning Spice Blend
This is my recipe for "Southwest Seasoning Blend" a blend of spices and herbs that I use often in southwestern-style cooking. I use it most in Tex-Mex style recipes or if I want a southwest flare to my food. This blend has a few herbs and spices but it is the perfect amount. Now, with… Continue reading Southwest Seasoning Spice Blend
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Mississippi Chicken Soup
I love soup. I can eat soup any time of year. It is just so comforting. Typically, during the summer, I enjoy a delicious bowl of soup on gloomy days or when it is raining/storming out. It just makes you feel good. This recipe for Mississippi chicken soup is something I came up with because… Continue reading Mississippi Chicken Soup
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Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
My daughter and I love making Asian-style meals together. They are easy, delicious, and filling. They are the perfect portion of vegetables to protein and served with rice to make a filling meal. This recipe pairs shrimp with a flavorful garlicky sauce and tender-crisp veggies. My daughter and I came up with this recipe not… Continue reading Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
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Beef Hand Pies
I love pot pies. They are just easy and delicious. One day I thought, hey make this in a pocket. So, I did. I used to make this with store-bought pie dough but found it a little more difficult to work with. It can be done though. I did it for a long while. I… Continue reading Beef Hand Pies
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Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
Muffins are the quintessential staple for all things breakfast or dessert. They are easy to make, last pretty well in the fridge, go great with coffee, and are perfect for desserts. You can make any flavor combo you like. They are a little perfect single-serve cake without icing. With cupcakes being more cake-like and fluffy… Continue reading Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
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Fried Green Tomatoes
The one thing I love about spring and summer gardens is all of the fresh fruits and vegetables. Being southern one of those delicious summer veggies is green tomatoes. I absolutely love fried green tomatoes, especially on a good BLT. This recipe is my go-to recipe for really good fried green tomatoes. It is a… Continue reading Fried Green Tomatoes
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Vanilla Creamer
I've recently started to make my own creamer at home. I find that I can control the ingredients and make any flavors that I want. Vanilla? yes. Pumpkin pie? yep. Maple brown sugar? of course. Any flavor. Any time. This simple vanilla creamer can be made one of two ways but both are slightly sweet… Continue reading Vanilla Creamer
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Meatball Sub Pita Pockets
This recipe is a play on my "sweet and spicy meatballs" recipe. The similar ingredients between this recipe and my sweet and spicy meatballs can be interchangeable here. however, I tweaked the recipe just slightly just for this recipe and it pairs really well with the sweetness of the pita bread. It is not spicy… Continue reading Meatball Sub Pita Pockets
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Green Beans With Tomatoes
This is a perfect side dish for any meal. It is easy to throw together and takes no longer than 10 minutes to make and it is so good! Now I am not sure if this is a Southern dish or not but it is something that I had a lot of when I was… Continue reading Green Beans With Tomatoes
The Southern Rustic 