Pictured: waffles with maple syrup, bacon, eggs, biscuits with chocolate gravy This recipe for pancake batter does double duty in our household. It makes really good pancakes as well as delicious waffles. This batter is easy to make and you can also add fruit to the batter to make it your own. It is also… Continue reading Buttermilk Waffles/Pancakes
Chocolate Gravy
Featured: Biscuits with chocolate gravy, waffles with maple syrup (for picture), bacon, and eggs. You probably have never heard of chocolate gravy if you are not from the South. This is not something you would put on a dessert like pie or ice cream but you actually put it on pancakes, biscuits, or waffles. It… Continue reading Chocolate Gravy
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Paul Bunyan Subs
This is a recipe that my mom would make at least once every two weeks. It was easy to make and it was filling. I had all sorts of after-school activities growing up. I had horseback riding, chores, cheerleading, and softball. Not all on the same day but some days it sure did feel like… Continue reading Paul Bunyan Subs
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Cornbread Tamale Pie
This is a classic retro-style dish. My parents made this all the time growing up and we all loved it. It is so easy to make and it is so good. This recipe is very filling, and hearty, and has a slightly sweet topping. The ingredients in this recipe pair well with the slightly sweet… Continue reading Cornbread Tamale Pie
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Penne With Vodka Sauce
We love pasta in this house, especially my daughter. She could eat pasta every day if she could. lol. What can I say, I love carbs. Carbs are delicious. Especially pasta. You can create all sorts of dishes using any kind of pasta they have on the store shelves. We are going old school and… Continue reading Penne With Vodka Sauce
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
Lemons are such a beautiful fruit. They can brighten a dish, make wonderful desserts, and are great for cleaning. It is such a versatile little fruit. Plus it makes really good lemonade. lol. I just don't think there is a better fruit out there.... well, blueberries are a close second. Anyway, this Lemon Poppy Seed… Continue reading Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
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Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup
I love soups in all varieties. Soups, broths, chilis, and chowders. They are just way too good to just eat during the cold months. This "Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup" is delicious and easy to make. It takes 30 minutes from start to finish and you have a delicious and filling soup on your table.… Continue reading Thai Chicken And Coconut Soup
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Milk Bread
Milk bread is a classic bread that has a light and fluffy center and a soft crust. It makes for the perfect sandwich in my opinion. It is also very easy to make. Now a little back story to this bread... My recipe book has some of my older recipes, from my grandmother, from the… Continue reading Milk Bread
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Tomato Gravy
Featured: Over-Easy Eggs, Bacon, And A Biscuit With Tomato Gravy When it comes to southern traditions I think that Tomato Gravy is high up on that list. It is easy to make and uses up some of the canned tomatoes you have been holding on to. Typically in the south we always have some form… Continue reading Tomato Gravy
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BBQ Sauce
I think this is my favorite BBQ Sauce. It is so easy to make and it is so good. I created this BBQ Sauce many years ago (about 20+ yrs ago), which I gravitate toward if I make my own sauce. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and you can… Continue reading BBQ Sauce
The Southern Rustic 