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Make easy family recipes with me!  From tasty southern staples to scrumptious Louisiana fare, filling your table with deliciously seasonal food loaded with flavor has never been more simple. You'll find everything from snacks to drinks, desserts, side dishes, casseroles, even holiday & party favorites- organized, easy-to-follow and right at your finger tips!

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A square casserole dish fulled of spaghetti, white chicken meat, cheese and Rotel tomatoes

Rotel Chicken & Spaghetti

This easy chicken spaghetti dish is loaded with creamy, cheesy goodness! Savory shredded chicken, a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce, and zesty Rotel tomatoes with

The Best Smoked Tuna Dip

So quick and easy, this homemade Smoked Tuna Dip is going to be your standby snack this summer! Made with white albacore tuna, cream cheese, liquid smoke,

A plate of manicotti with one stuffed pasta cut open to show the classic 3 cheese filling.

Classic 3 Cheese Manicotti

Let's talk ultimate comfort food!  I'm talking delicious pasta stuffed with a smooth, creamy filling of rich Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses,

A collage of brunch recipes used to create the best southern brunch menu.

The Southern Brunch Guide

Use my favorite Southern Brunch Menu (with convenient swap out options) for an easy already-done-for-you classic brunch! From a delicious signature drink

A new York Strip steak cooked quickly and easily on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet and topped with butter.

Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Steak

This 3 ingredient, 8 minute, easy recipe guarantees the perfect pan seared, cast iron skillet steak every time!  Not everyone has an outdoor grill. 

Pillsbury crescent rolls stuffed with chicken and cream cheese on a plate with bread and salad as a dinner idea.

Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

This recipe speaks for itself- tender, buttery crescent rolls, stuffed with a deliciously easy cream cheese and chicken filling and smothered in a cheesy cream

A deviled egg made with b loody Mary seasonings and topped with Bloddy Mary garnishes.

Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

Rich, creamy and loaded with tangy flavor, these Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs are a fun way to spice up your deviled egg game! Make them for brunches, cookouts,

The top of an old fashioned homemade strawberry cake, frosted with strawberry buttercream and one half decorated with whole strawberries and halved strawberries as ideas for decoration and presentation.

Old Fashioned Homemade Strawberry Cake

If loads of real strawberries baked up in a pink dream are what you crave, I've got your answer with this Old Fashioned Homemade Strawberry Cake recipe! We're

Strawberry cole slaw recipe with cucumbers, cabbage, red onion and more.

Crisp & Cool Strawberry Coleslaw

You are going to love this light and fresh twist on traditional coleslaw! Cool strawberries, cucumbers and cilantro mix it up with crunchy cabbage, radishes,

A plate of potato patties surrounding a bowl of sour cream and chives to show texture of the fried grated potatoes.

Crispy Potato Pancakes

Crispy on the outside, tender potato goodness on the inside- we're talking Crispy Potato Pancakes! This simple, old fashioned recipe makes the perfect side dish

Upclose look at this appetizer cheese spread with pralined pecans to show texture.

French Quarter Cheese Spread

Let's start with with dreamy cream cheese layer and top it with a smoky, brown sugar praline sauce with toasted pecans. Now you've got the ridiculously

A bowl of Mexican pork stew made with green chiles, tomatillos and cilantro called chile verde.

Chile Verde Pork Stew

When your week calls for something warm and comforting, answer with a big pot of Chile Verde Pork Stew. Made with pork roast that's simmered until it's

A bowl of authentic Louisiana gumbo with sausage, shrimp and a blonde roux served over green chile rice.

Real Louisiana Gumbo with Sausage & Shrimp

You're going to love my family's authentic Louisiana gumbo recipe with a simple, nutty blonde roux, shrimp, sausage, okra and yes, even a few Creole tomatoes.

A slice of double crusted cottage pie with ground beef, red potatoes and cheese sauce on a brown plate with purple napkins.

Southern Cottage Pie (Meat & Potatoes Pot Pie)

A double crust dinner pie loaded with savory ground beef, tender new potatoes and a melt-y cheddar cheese sauce, Southern Cottage Pie is the epitome of hearty

Rosemary Butter Cookies

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, shortbread-style Rosemary Butter Cookies are lightly sweet, with a hint of warm Rosemary and bright lemon! Finished with

Close up of a bowl of roasted broccoli served as a side dish to show all of the ingredients and texture that create savory flavor in this recipe.

Tasty, Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Tender, caramelized roasted broccoli with diced red bell pepper, crisp pine nuts, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon make this tasty roasted

Looking down on a bowl of hearty lasagna soup, full of pasta, meat sauce and a dollop of ricotta cheese topping.

Hearty Lasagna Soup

This easy Hearty Lasagna soup recipe has all the flavors of a perfect layered lasagna with meat sauce- velvety pasta, a creamy, cheesy ricotta layer and a saucy

A ring of marinated cheese slices with ham and salami filled with marinated olives in the middle to create a muffuletta style appetizer for parties.

Marinated Olives & Cheese Ring

Move over cheese boards! A marinated olives and cheese ring is a show stopping party appetizer that's 100% gorgeously crave worthy, but ridiculously easy to

Rosemary Pecans in a pewter bowl with fresh rosemary and green cocktail napkins as a party appetizer idea.

Toasted Rosemary Pecans

These simple Toasted Rosemary Pecans have a crisp, shiny coating of butter and honey infused with fresh rosemary and sea salt. They are the perfect little snack

A chocolate chip cookies with chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, pecans and oatmeal on parchment paper for an upclose look at the texture.

Those Famous Neiman Marcus Cookies

The famous "$250 Neiman Marcus cookie recipe" is absolutely packed with chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, oatmeal and chopped pecans. Are they worth it?

A square slice of gingerbread snack with a bite of cake on a fork to show texture of the cake.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

So tender and moist, this Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake recipe has all the warm spices and rich molasses flavor this classic holiday dessert is known for in a

Creamy macaroni and cheese in a blue bowl made from a stovetop recipe.

Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Forget the boxed stuff. Homemade Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is over the top cheesy, creamy, yummy good! 20-25 minutes tops and one pot is all you need to

Sauteed green beans with bacon and baby portobello mushrooms in a cast iron skillet and topped with crispy french onions.

Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon & Mushrooms

Say goodbye to boring green beans, these Sautéed Green Beans are bursting with rich, earthy favors you'll crave! Sautéed with crisp bacon and tender baby

A slice of layered strawberry jello salad with a creamy sour cream center.

Strawberry Jello Salad: A Southern Tradition

Classic Layered Strawberry Jello Salad with its dreamy sour cream layer surrounded by crushed pineapple, bananas, pecans and, of course,  loads of

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