Oh, these Saucy Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes! One of my favorite “tastes like it’s been cooking all day” recipes that I can have done in about 45 minutes. The ultimate in quick comfort food! Saucy because the small meatballs are cooked in a flavorful, brothy …
The Muffaletta sandwich contains my favorite savory things: delicious bread, cheese, and thinly sliced charcuterie meat. And the olive salad…oh how wonderful! This sandwich originated in New Orleans at the Central Grocery. It is still served there today, so if you go to New Orleans, …
This SheetPan Sweet & Spicy Chicken is amazing! A family favorite that I serve on the regular all year, but especially in the warmer months. Clean up is a breeze as it is baked on one sheetpan. Serve over my Simply Perfect Oven Rice, which …
Pasta Carbonara with Bacon is my easy go-to dish when I am out of time and out of ideas. That said, it is delicious, so there is no compromise there. Often I will serve this on a Sunday night or a busy weeknight when I …
Southern Style Black Eyed Peas is a favorite on New Year’s Day for our family. Also a delicious side dish for ham or fried chicken. I will almost always serve these black eyed peas with my Simply Perfect Oven Rice. Rice is a natural “friend” …
If you have never made Easy Slowcooker Sweet Potatoes, let me just say…once you make them this way you will never go back to baking them in the oven. I mention baking sweet potatoes in a crock pot in my Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. …
This Simple Italian Marinara Sauce is super delicious. I know that every Italian family has a slightly different interpretation of the classic tomato sauce that is used as the base of many other recipes. And every Italian family thinks theirs is the best. So here …
A delicious alternative to the standard green bean casserole, this Italian Green Bean Artichoke Casserole is definitely an upgrade. It is also much healthier! The base of this casserole isn’t a creamy soup–the ingredients don’t need to be covered up to taste good. Rather, flat …
Conecuh Sausage with White Beans is a staple in our house throughout all four seasons! Creamy white beans cooked with spicy Conecuh sausage, a bit of shallot and then served over rice. Couldn’t be more simple to make or more comforting to eat! It is …
This easy Cheddar, Green Onion & Olive Dip is a simple, layered dip that I whip up multiple times a year for all kinds of occasions. From tailgates to Christmas parties to summertime appetizer, this dip is super popular every time I serve it! And …
Steamed Cabbage with Bacon brings back so many memories of eating Sunday lunches at my in-laws’ house as my kids were growing up. Such a warm and home-y dish! Super easy and quick to put together. And also a great side dish for ham, chicken, …
I love Chinese take out as much as anyone, but this Easy Spicy Kung Pao Chicken is so simple and delicious, you won’t miss getting take out. Making your own is also much healthier! Serve with a side of Trader Joe’s frozen egg rolls and …