Hey Reader! With all the flavors of a loaded baked potato, this soup is comfort food at its best! Topped with bacon, cheese, and chives, this easy-to-make soup will warm you to your soul, spoonful after spoonful! "This is by far the BEST potato soup ever! And, it’s so easy. I used your recommendation and added toppings and turned it into 'loaded baked potato soup' and my family loved it. Thank you!" - Julia Crock Pot Potato Soup (new photos & helpful info) Try This Recipe Pin for Later What...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week we are making white chicken chili with sour cream cornbread, my family's favorite chopped side salad, and Neiman Marcus cake for dessert. And The Weekend Spread, to help you relax with friends and family, featuring: pimento cheese bites, honeycrisp apple muffins, sausage and cheese frittata, and apple cider mimosas. Get This Meal Plan! Pin for Later On the Menu: • Main: White Chicken Chili - This chili is smooth, flavorful, and ready in about 30—making it perfect for a...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Here's one thing you can check off your Thanksgiving cooking list early! My Orange Cranberry Sauce is made with fresh cranberries, orange, honey, and maple syrup. It takes just 20 minutes, and the best part? It's even better made a day or two ahead! I've been making it for years, and Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without it. Orange Cranberry Sauce (No Refined Sugar) Try This Recipe What I'm Loving... My Hexclad roasting pan gets a workout this time of year. I'm really excited...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Some recipes mean more than others. When I think about Thanksgiving and Christmas growing up, I can still picture my grandmother, Mama Swain, pulling those big pans of cornbread dressing out of the oven. All these years later, I'm still making her recipe. I've added a little extra chicken stock along the way, but that's about it. Some family traditions are just too special to change. Southern Cornbread Dressing Try This Recipe In case you missed it...Sweet Potatoes Royale Try This...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! 🦃 November is here, and it's Thanksgiving go-time! Here are my most popular Southern Thanksgiving recipes. From turkey, to cranberry sauce, cornbread muffins, and pecan pie, these recipes are guaranteed to please everyone at your Thanksgiving table. My Top Thanksgiving Recipes Oven-Roasted Turkey Putting a delicious turkey on the table for the holidays has never been easier with this simple recipe. Try This Recipe Pin for Later Copycat Honey Baked Ham It’s sweet, caramelized, and...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! 🎃Happy Halloween! When the mornings turn crisp and the days get a little busier, I love having breakfast already handled. Cozy recipes make it easy to start the day feeling calm and well-fed! I pulled together some Southern-style breakfast recipes that are simple, comforting, and genuinely doable—whether you’ve got a quiet morning or you’re feeding people and trying to get out the door! Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffins Each bite is packed with savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and gooey...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! I'm officially in my staying-in era, and I'm loving it! A little something good to eat, a cozy house, and no big plans? That sounds like a pretty great Friday night to me. Since it's Halloween weekend, I've pulled together three favorites to make staying home feel like the best plan in town. Something savory, something sweet, and something for the house... Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs Sweet, tangy, and just 5 minutes of prep. Serve them with little rolls for easy sliders, and...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! This Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan gives you everything you love about the classic dish without standing over a hot stove breading and frying chicken all evening. It has golden breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and that blanket of melted mozzarella on top, and the slow cooker does the heavy lifting. Keep this in your back pocket for Halloween night if you're looking for an easy dinner your kids will love before trick-or-treating! Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Try This Recipe Pin for...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week we are making the classic combo of homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese. Serve with a green salad and top your soup with some homemade croutons for the perfect cozy fall dinner. And for Halloween weekend throw some party meatballs in crock pot to snack on, prep a French toast casserole for Sunday morning brunch, sip on some Mexican hot chocolate, and bake some festive pumpkin crinkle cookies! Get This Meal Plan! Pin for Later On the Menu: • Main: Roasted Tomato Soup -...
10 days ago • 2 min read