Dinner

Maple Brown Sugar BBQ Oven Ribs

I love making BBQ ribs in the oven. It is easy, simple, and not a lot of mess or fuss. The oven does most of the work, and they always turn out perfectly and so tender. If I don't feel like dragging out the grill, this is how I make ribs 95% of the time.… Continue reading Maple Brown Sugar BBQ Oven Ribs

Sides

Hot Honey Butter Corn On The Cob

This recipe right here is a summer staple. It is super easy and so good. It is the perfect side dish to any BBQ or get-together. It is not spicy, but a perfect balance of delicious flavors. Now I like to cook these in a milk bath, but you can also grill them or put… Continue reading Hot Honey Butter Corn On The Cob

Dinner

Cornbread Tamale Pie

This is a recipe that I have had in my recipe book for many, many years. I first received this recipe from my cousin Anne back in the 90's. She would make this every time I visited her as a child. I kindly asked her for the recipe, and now, over 30 years later, I… Continue reading Cornbread Tamale Pie

Sides

Mom’s Potatoes

This is a recipe that takes me back to my childhood. My mom made these potatoes all the time when I was growing up. They are so easy, so good, and very versatile. There is just something about these potatoes that is so comforting. They pair well with any meal, and I love making them.… Continue reading Mom’s Potatoes

Dinner

Southern Brown Gravy

Whenever I make a pot roast, I always make this gravy. It is so simple and easy. It has a ton of flavor, and it is so good. I learned how to make this brown gravy from my parents. This is the brown gravy that I grew up eating with pot roasts or whenever my… Continue reading Southern Brown Gravy

Sauces And dips

Sour Cream Taco Shop Sauce

This is a very easy and flavorful sauce that I like to make when I make tacos or any Mexican-style dish. It is very easy to make, and you can whip it up in under 2 minutes. When I made this, I just threw things together with some sour cream to top our tacos. Everyone… Continue reading Sour Cream Taco Shop Sauce

Dinner

Instant Pot Shredded Beef

When summer hits and it is way too hot to turn on the oven, this is one of many recipes I pull out. I love this recipe because I can make it once and have multiple dinners. One day I make tacos; the next it's spooned over rice or mashed potatoes. It just pairs so… Continue reading Instant Pot Shredded Beef

Sides

Creamy Chili-Lime Corn

This is my spin on the Mexican classic street corn. This is the recipe I gravitate toward when I am making some of my Mexican dishes. It is simple, flavorful, and it goes well with any Mexican or Mexican-inspired dish. Now, these flavors differ slightly from street corn, but you still get that delicious street… Continue reading Creamy Chili-Lime Corn

Dinner

Classic Shake And Bake Chicken

Do you remember Shake and Bake from the 1990s and before? I sure do. My mom always made Shake and Bake chicken for dinner. It was quick and pretty tasty. This was a staple for so many families during and before the 90's. I remember my grandmother always having this in her pantry for quick… Continue reading Classic Shake And Bake Chicken

Sides

Moroccan Carrot Salad

This is a really quick and simple side dish fitting for any meal, any time of the week. It has minimal ingredients and is full of flavor, turning boring plain ol' carrots into a wonderful side dish. It has a hint of garlic flavor, a fresh hit of herbs, and a pop of brightness from… Continue reading Moroccan Carrot Salad