Let me tell you a little something about summer desserts — they don’t need to be fancy to be unforgettable. And this one? It’s been in my back pocket for decades. I still remember the first time I had Peach Pretzel Salad. It was at a Fourth of July potluck, and my friend Darlene (who never shows […] More
I know what you’re thinking: “Crackers? In a salad?” And listen, I get it — the first time I heard about Georgia Cracker Salad, I raised an eyebrow too. But y’all, this little oddball of a dish has earned a permanent spot on my summer table, right between the deviled eggs and the tomato pie. My Aunt […] More
Okay, let me just say this up front: I did not grow up eating “bread pudding.” It always sounded a little suspicious to me. Bread? In pudding? I thought it was one of those weird recipes only old-timey folks made when they had no choice. Like war-time cooking or something. But then I had some. […] More
Introducing a Tasty Cool Sunshine Salad that combines juicy slices of pineapple, sweet mandarin oranges and yummy banana slices, all enclosed in a rich, velvety vanilla appeasement of pudding. This fantastic dessert is always enjoyable anytime people celebrates events such as brunch, picnics, or even easy-to-make light desserts! Serve cold and watch the faces smile. […] More
Let me just say this right off the bat: if you bring this dip to a gathering, bring the recipe too, because folks will be asking. No joke — I’ve scribbled this one on napkins, church bulletins, even the back of a receipt once at a baby shower. It’s just that good. I first made this Jarlsberg Cheese […] More
Some dinners just feel right. Not because they’re extravagant or TikTok-famous, but because they’re the kind of meal that shows up for you—creamy, savory, comforting, and surprisingly easy to throw together after a long day. This Ground Beef & Mushroom Casserole checks every box. It’s one of those dishes that quietly earns a spot in the regular dinner […] More
The first time I made this sopapilla pie, I didn’t tell anyone what it was. I just set it on the counter, didn’t label it, didn’t say a word. And you know what happened? That dish was half gone before dinner even hit the table. I heard forks clinking and little murmurs like “What is this?” and […] More
You know those days when the sky’s a little too gray and your to-do list has more coffee rings than check marks? That’s when I find myself wandering into the kitchen, looking for something that feels like a hug. Not the dainty kind — a full-on, flannel-blanket, “I’ve got you” kind of hug. That’s exactly […] More
Now look, I love a good sausage on the grill. But sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate. Or I’m feeding a crowd and I need something easy, something cheap, and — most importantly — something that makes folks ask for seconds before they even finish the first round. That’s where these hot dog burnt ends come in. I first […] More
So here’s the thing: I love a meal that feels like you put in more effort than you actually did. And this chicken? This is that meal. I’ve been making some version of this since the early 2000s when I went through what I lovingly call my “lemon everything” phase. Lemon cake, lemon pasta, lemon in my […] More
Let me tell you the honest truth: I almost didn’t share this one. Not because it’s secret (please — secrets don’t live long in my kitchen), but because it’s so simple, I wasn’t sure it even counted as a recipe. I mean… four ingredients. No stove. No oven. No fancy folding or chilling or whisking. Just stir, […] More
There’s just something about a warm, bubbling casserole that feels like a big ol’ hug from the past — and this beef and rice casserole delivers exactly that. It’s hearty, humble, and full of down-home flavor. Honestly? It’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with smells that make you pause and smile. This […] More
I’m gonna be honest with you — this salad wasn’t born out of careful planning or some deep love of Vietnamese cuisine (though I do love it). It came from a half-used package of ground pork, a drawer full of cabbage that was hanging on by a thread, and one of those evenings where I stood in […] More
It all started during the holidays, years ago. You know how it goes — flour running low, the good cookies already gone, and me stubbornly refusing to go to the store. I was elbow-deep in the pantry when I spotted a lonely box of panko breadcrumbs hiding behind the rice. And because I can’t resist […] More
It was 91 degrees outside, the air was thick enough to spoon, and I was hosting bunco night. I had zero interest in baking—but I still wanted to put something sweet on the table. Something cool, creamy, just a little fancy, but not fussy. And then it came to me, like a lightbulb flickering on […] More
Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a perfect sweet, tangy and savory sauce that will bring out the salmon’s natural flavors. The honey and lime add a different kind of depth to the dish, and the garlic butter sauce gives each fillet aromatic notes. For a full meal, serve this with roasted asparagus, steamed rice, or […] More
