There is just something about the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. There is nothing better on a cold winter’s night than a fresh pot of Beef Vegetable Soup on the stove and the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. But let’s be real, who actually […]
Appetizers
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Best Ever Lettuce Wraps (inspired by P.F. Chang’s)
Lettuce wraps – oh my they are so good!!!! So this Southern Girl never even heard of a lettuce wraps until 1996 when I visited a P.F. Chang’s in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Lets be honest when you grow up in a low income household in the South in the 1960’s […]
Beautiful Basil Pesto
Pesto – So can I start by saying pesto is something that was not normally featured in traditional Southern recipes. Pesto is originally from Genoa, Italy. Pesto traces its name to the Italian word “pestare,” which means “to crush or pound.” For hundreds of years, pesto was made by pounding […]
Easiest Halloween Treats Ever
Halloween… The spooky and fun holiday is upon us. Can I be honest, I have been in a crazy busy season of my life for the last 6 months and looking forward to things slowing down a bit. For that reason, I am looking for easy Halloween snacks to have […]
Incredible “Indian” Inspired Boiled Peanuts
Oh Lordy!!. When you say “Boiled Peanuts” can you get any more Southern? Boiled Peanuts played such a big part of my upbringing and when I eat boiled peanuts I am taken right back to my childhood. Growing up my grandparents always had a garden. They grew such a big […]
Super Easy Guacamole
This super easy guacamole recipe is simple to make and tastes amazing. It is super simple, healthy, and so delicious. I promise you that anyone can make this! Don’t miss out on this simple but flavorful avocado dip. I know that guacamole is the go-to party dip and it has […]