Dinner

Sausage And Peppers Pizza

If you have been around for a while you know that I love pizza. It is a handheld dinner with all the food groups in one tasty little package. I always have pizza dough in the freezer. When I have no idea what to make for dinner, I pull out the pizza dough and make… Continue reading Sausage And Peppers Pizza

Sides

Creamy Horseradish Cole Slaw

Cole slaw is a typical side dish during the summer months. It is cold and refreshing and just delicious. You can make cole slaw in numerous different ways and they are all equally as delicious as the other. Every family in the South has their own favorite way of making it. This recipe, to me,… Continue reading Creamy Horseradish Cole Slaw

Dinner

Spicy Grilled Fish

In the south, we typically have "fish fry". This is just a summertime get-together in which you fry fish and have all sorts of summertime sides to go with it. It is sort of like a BBQ. So what do you do in the meantime when you don't want all that fried food? You grill… Continue reading Spicy Grilled Fish

Sides

Hush Puppies

I learned to make hush puppies when I was about 12 years old or so. I never really made them much after that. I was more into other things like dance and all things horses. I was preoccupied, to say the least. I have always loved to cook. It was a fun thing for me,… Continue reading Hush Puppies

Dinner · Lunch

Southwest Chicken Salad

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

Sauces And dips

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

Soups And Stews

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

Dinner

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

Dinner

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

Desserts

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