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    Andouille Cajun Dressing (with Gluten Free option)

    December 18, 2020 - By 

    This year for Thanksgiving I wanted to try something other than the Apple Cornbread Dressing that I normally make. I found one from Emeril. I tweaked the recipe just a tad and was so glad I made it. Everyone loved it. It is a bit spicy, so if you like spicy then great. If not, see below on how to make it not spicy with some simple substitutions and omissions. This would go great with any turkey or ham. We deep fry a turkey that’s injected with Tony Chachere’s Creole Style Butter Marinade. I made a Popeye’s Cajun gravy copycat…

  • Mock Shoe Corn
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    Mock Shoe Corn

    July 3, 2018 - By 

    I’ve got another great dish for you today from The Texas Cowboy Cookbook. Ever heard of Mock Shoe Corn or Maque Choux? It’s a spicy version of Indian succutash that became popular with the Cajuns in Lousiana. Well I love Tex-Mex and Cajun food, so I figured I couldn’t go wrong with this recipe. A little more background on the name, Maque is a Choctaw Indian word that means corn. Choux is a French word for cabbage. However, there’s nothing cabbage about this recipe. The book says that in East Texas this dish is often called Corn Pone. I made…

  • Grilled corn with Jalapeno Lime Butter
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    Grilled Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Butter

    July 3, 2017 - By 

    Corn is always a go to side dish for my family. So I’m always in search of ways to make it differently. This Grilled Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Butter is now one of my favorites! Servings: 6 Prep Time: 5 minutes + chill time for butter Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 1 tsp. fresh lime juice 6 ears fresh corn, husks removed 1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Combine softened butter, jalapeno peppers, lime juice and lime zest and shape…

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    Crockpot Honey Garlic Lil’ Smokies

    September 5, 2016 - By 

    Y’all, as you may have noticed I have been in such a cooking slump lately. I just have no excitement or desire to cook and it seems that when I do get in the kitchen, nothing turns out the way I imagined it would. Anyone else feel my pain here? However, I do have a few recipes that I’ve done the last few months that I never got around to sharing, like this Crockpot Honey Garlic Lil’ Smokies recipe that is great for this time of year! It’s perfect for tailgates and parties. Servings: Party size recipe Prep Time: 5…

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    Hummus Made Easy #sponsored

    April 26, 2016 - By 

    This post was sponsored by The Women Bloggers, LLC and #SoapBoxInfluence. The opinions are entirely mine except those reported to me by my coworkers. A special thanks to the Kendal King Group creators of #HummusMadeEasy Campaign. In today’s world, life is go-go-go! More is expected of us in less time which causes us more stress. After work, I’m running from soccer fields to scout meetings to church events most every night. Getting dinner on the table and providing healthier snacks for my family always seems to be last on my to-do list. I am always looking for easier ways to…

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    Praline Sweet Potatoes

    November 22, 2015 - By 

    One of my all time favorite holiday recipes is this recipe that my Granny passed along to me, Praline Sweet Potatoes. So amazing. I was never a fan of sweet potatoes/yams until I tried this. I have people beg me every year to make this, so it is no doubt a must try! Servings: 10 large servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 40oz cans of mashed sweet potatoes 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup margarine, melted dash of cinnamon Topping: 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2…

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    Baked Cinnamon Apples

    September 28, 2015 - By 

    Cooler weather, leaves beginning to change, football… It is officially fall and I’m loving it! I love seeing the large bushels of apples at the market during this time of the year. This recipe is one of my favorite standbys. I used these Baked Cinnamon Apples as a side dish, a dessert (just add some whip cream or caramel sauce on top), or a warm afternoon snack! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 peeled apples 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp. of cinnamon dash of all spice Directions: 1.…

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    Southwestern Salsa

    September 4, 2015 - By 

    I always enjoy going to “covered dish” events. Being the foodie that I am, I love food and trying new recipes makes me heart and my taste buds happy. When we were at the lake with our Scout Troop, I got to try a few new recipes that I kept a mental note of. One was a salsa similar to this one that I called Southwestern Salsa. This recipe is perfect for a potluck or covered dish event, because you can whip it up at the last minute or make it the night before. One thing to know about this…

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    Microwave Mac & Cheese

    August 10, 2015 - By 

    Recently when we were out of town, I was looking for a microwavable meal. I scrounged together these few ingredients and decided to attempt it in the microwave. Since I was taking this side dish and making it into a meal, I needed to add something to it. I had some thick cut ham, so I chopped it into cubes and threw it in to make it more filling. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 0 minutes Cooking Time: 6 minutes Ingredients: 8 oz. of macaroni noodles 1 cup water 1/2 cup half & half 1/2 cup of butter 1 cup of…

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    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

    May 20, 2015 - By 

    Starting earlier in the year, I have been craving strawberries like nobody’s business! So now that it’s finally strawberry season, I’m a happy girl. I’ve also wanted to try my hand at making my own vinaigrette. This strawberry vinaigrette was the bomb! Amazing! I’m going to have a hard time buying store-bought dressing after making this. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch of spinach, chopped/remove stems 1 lb. sliced strawberries 1 container of feta 1/4 cup walnuts Dressing 2 tbs. Evoo 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar 1 tbs. sugar or 2 tbs. honey…

  • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
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    Bacon Wrapped Green Beans {Savory}

    May 15, 2015 - By 

    I’m constantly on the lookout for easy sides, because more often than not I’m guilty of throwing some canned corn or green beans in a pan and heating them up to go along side some of my favorite entrees like my Tangy Pork Tenderloin or this Chicken Cordon Bleu. So if you’re in need of an easy side that your family will love give these Bacon Wrapped Green Beans a try. Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: soy sauce garlic powder 1 lb. of fresh green beans bacon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2.…

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    Spicy White Cheese Dip

    May 8, 2015 - By 

    One of my family’s favorite thing to get at restaurants is Spicy White Cheese Dip, but paying $8 a bowl gets pretty costly. I have been trying to come up with a recipe similar to what we get and this is the it! I love that I can make it for half the cost, which means we can have it more often. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 0 minutes Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup Monterey jack cheese or American cheese 4 ounces green chilies 1⁄4 cup half-and-half 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine sprinkle of salt Directions: 1. Put all…

  • Easy! Crockpot Mashed Potatoes - save time and still be able to enjoy this favorite comfort food!
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    Mashed Potatoes {Crockpot}

    February 8, 2015 - By 

    For the longest time, I had boycotted mashed potatoes. Even though they are one of my favorite foods, I just couldn’t seem to get them right. Then, not long ago I wondered if I could expedite a meal by cooking the potatoes in the crockpot to help save time. That’s one less component of the meal to deal with in the evening. I decided to give them a try again and I’m so glad I did. The pic above is an example of when I made the potatoes a little chunky. I usually love my mashed potatoes creamy, but these…

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    Cornbread Waffles

    January 3, 2015 - By 

    I’ve been hearing about cornbread waffles and decided to try it out. The kids thought I’d lost my mind when I told they saw a “waffle” in their chili. However, they ended up loving it. Now if you’re in a rush or just feeling lazy you can simply use the JIFFY cornbread mix. You just follow the directions on the box. Spray your waffle iron with non-stick spray on top and bottom and pour about half of the mixture in. Let it cook until it beeps. You’ll probably get about 2 waffles if you have a Belgium waffle maker like…

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    Southern Candied Green Beans

    December 22, 2014 - By 

    A Sweet Holiday Side Dish Favorite Green beans don’t have to be just savory. When I set out to create a sweet twist for Rob’s Thanksgiving work lunch, I discovered that Southern candied green beans are that dish—comforting, festive, and shockingly crowd-pleasing. These are now my go-to for holidays, church dinners, or any day I want a side dish that surprises people in the best way. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 cans of green beans 1 cup of finely chopped yellow onion 5 pieces of bacon, chopped 1 tsp of minced garlic 1…

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    Apple Cornbread Dressing

    December 13, 2014 - By 

    Do you have your Christmas meal planned out? Still looking for that perfect dressing? This Apple Cornbread Dressing is so flavorful. My favorite thing about it is that it never gets dry. The apple juice and butter keep it nice and moist. Servings: 10 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 (9×9 inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled 1 (8 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups chopped apples 1/2 cup chopped…

  • Homemade Applesauce {Crockpot}
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    Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce {Crockpot}

    August 29, 2014 - By 

    Nothing says fall more than apples! I decided to kick the weekend off with some Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce. For my first time making it, it turned out pretty well. Rob’s Gramma was the first person I ever met who makes her own applesauce. Maybe after a few times of making it, it will be as yummy as hers. Servings: 3-4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours

  • Corn Salad - I have always enjoyed corn, but sometimes it's fun to change it up some. I wanted a corn dish that could be served as a cold salad. This corn salad is so simple and can be made ahead of time. This is perfect for a potluck.
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    Corn Salad

    August 1, 2014 - By 

    I have always enjoyed corn, but sometimes it’s fun to change it up some. I wanted a corn dish that could be served as a cold salad. This corn salad is so simple and can be made ahead of time. This is perfect for a potluck. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: None Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) cans corn, drained 1 cups grated cheese (I use Mexican Blend) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 cup Chili-Cheese Frito’s

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    Sweet Potato Chips

    July 25, 2014 - By 

    Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 tbs garlic powder 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tbs honey 1 tsp cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2. Slice potato to about 1/4 of an inch. 3. Heat olive oil and honey in sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and then remove. 4. Pour olive oil/honey mixture in bowl. Add cinnamon and garlic powder. Stir until both are not noticeable. 5. Put potatoes in bowl with liquid mixture and stir until all of potatoes are coated in mixture. 6. Spray baking pan with…

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    Greek Potatoes

    June 18, 2014 - By 

    Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, cut to desired size 4 minced garlic cloves 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbs. dried oregano Juice from 1 lemon sea salt fresh coarse ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F 2. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray 3. In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients 4. Place on pan and pour 1/2 cup of water into pan. 4. Bake for 40 minutes. ~Adapted from Food.com