When I was a kid, I can remember going to a University of Kentucky football game. If any of you know anything about Kentucky, you’ll know how horrible of an idea that even is. When we got there, it started to snow. It continued to snow. Eventually, someone in my family was able to pry…
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Blackberry Goat Cheese Focaccia
I’ve been in a bread-making mood for quite some time now. Something about homemade bread just screams comfort to me. Once you get the basics of bread making down, you can venture into just about anything– savory or sweet. Trying to grasp onto the very last of summer (even though it has strangely been the hottest…
Southern Creamed Spinach
I’m going to share my favorite way to eat all of my veggies with you all. A pretty simple, but insanely comforting side dish that goes with just about everything. Southern-style Creamed Spinach is where it’s at.
Goat Cheese Berry Basil Toast
I’ve been addicted to everything goat cheese lately. From the way it looks right now, I don’t see any slowing down. I’ve put it on everything from tacos to pizza. For a super quick snack, here is a recent favorite that can be thrown together in minutes– Goat Cheese Berry Basil Toast.
Mango Slaw Shrimp Tacos
Tacos. Need I say more? Not really. Since I started making these, I have become absolutely addicted to fresh mango. We’re throwing together a spicy, sweet, sultry citrus slaw to set off what has become my new go-to taco. That’s saying something, y’all. Mango Slaw Shrimp Tacos — Keep reading for the skinny on these phat tacos….
Apple Havarti Beignets
I almost feel like this post doesn’t even need any words. The pictures seem to be enough eye-candy on their own. Cloud-like, fluffy fried dough covered in sweet, sweet mounds of powdered sugar. Some cinnamon-sugar apples and a bit of creamy, buttery havarti makes for a delicious twist on these classic favorites. — Apple…
Skillet Baked Mac and Cheese
If there is one thing that will get you through this winter blizzard, it’s a good Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, packed full of melted cheese, a nice crispy top, baked to a golden perfection.
Loaded Potato Soup
You know those days when you just need to carb up and calm down? Ya. Those days. This is the answer: Loaded Potato Soup. Creamy, cheesy, bacony (ya. it’s a thing.), warm comfort in a bowl that mimics your favorite spud side.
Broccoli Casserole from Scratch
It’s freezing outside! Like… don’t stick your tongue to the pole kinda freezing. There is really only one way to solve that: casseroles. Casseroles are to the South like lettuce and hot yoga is to California. I’m going to show you my favorite simple, cheesy Broccoli Casserole recipe.
Monterey Hazelnut Biscotti + GIVEAWAY
There are moments when I catch myself daydreaming that I have a little old Italian grandmother (I would call her Nonna, obviously) that sits in her tiny house baking delicious treats for me to pick up. What? Y’all don’t think of things like that? Anyway… The first thing on my imaginary Italian grandmother’s table would…