Hey Reader! When it's too hot to cook, I love batch-cooking for easy meal-prep so I don't have to prepare a new meal every single day! These are my favorite recipes that you can set-and-forget in the slow cooker, can be prepped ahead of time and thrown in the oven when needed, along with versatile protein options that you can pile on a salad or pasta, in a sandwich or taco, or serve up with some simple sides. Meal Prep—Southern Style Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef This simple recipe inspired...
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Hey Reader! It is peach season, and I'm celebrating with this peach tart that couldn't be easier to make. The secret? Using store-bought puff pastry for a light, airy crust that perfectly complements the tender, sweet peaches. It’s a dessert that tastes like you spent all day on it, but truly comes together in a snap. Puff Pastry Peach Tart Try This Recipe Pin for Later More Summer Fruit Recipes Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Sunshine Fruit Salad No-Churn Peach Ice Cream Quick Strawberry Jam...
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Hey Reader, Taking advantage of fresh summer produce and grilling weather, this week we are making grilled lemon chicken with a spicy tomato cucumber salad, smoky grilled sweet potatoes, and boozy bourbon Arnold Palmers! And The Weekend Spread, to help you relax with friends and family, featuring: crock pot beer cheese dip, summer zucchini bread, a lemon icebox pie, and a Southern cheese and pesto tomato pie! Get This Meal Plan! Pin for Later On the Menu: • Main: Grilled Lemon Chicken - Easy...
1 day ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Hot oil. Cast iron. That smell that pulls everybody to the kitchen. I'm sharing my Cornmeal Fish Fry Mix, and it is the coating my family has trusted for years. Golden, crispy, and full of flavor every single time. Pair it with my Southern Fried Catfish, and you have got a summer dinner worth gathering around. The Best Cornmeal Fish Fry Mix Try This Recipe Pin for Later What to Serve With This Southern Fried Corn Fritters Sweet Heat Pickles Southern Green Beans and Potatoes Easy...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Summer is in full swing, and my kitchen is busy. Cold pasta salads, crispy fried chicken, smoky grilled everything, fresh tomato salads, and a pitcher drink that makes the whole afternoon better. These are the recipes I am making on repeat right now — the ones my family requests, the ones that travel well, and the ones that never come home with leftovers Grilled Steak Salad Try This Recipe New and Updated Southern Fried Squash Hamburger Hobo Dinner Foil Packs Southern Fried...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Despite what people might think, us Southerners aren't living off of fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits on the daily. I love a healthy stir fry, avocado toast, or fish taco as much the next person. But when I want something that tastes like home, the kind of food my Grandma would cook for me, this is what I make. Southern Dishes I Crave Southern Fried Catfish Simple seasoning, a proper cornmeal fish fry coating, and a technique that gives you a perfect crust every single time....
6 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Happy 4th of July! It's been hotter than a pepper patch around here, and I'm doing everything I can to keep things cool, especially in the kitchen. I've put together a list of my weekend eats that are perfect for keeping things cool and delicious...no matter what the temps are outside! It's Too Hot To Cook Whipped Ranch Dip This dip is silky, light, and full of that tangy, herby ranch flavor we all love. Perfect with chips, fresh veggies, and spread on a sandwich! Try This Recipe...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Tomorrow we celebrate. And I want to make sure your table is ready. Whether you are hosting a big backyard cookout or keeping it simple with family, I have got everything you need right here. The recipes I am counting on this year: Grilled Barbecued Hot Dogs — smoky, saucy, and gone in minutes. Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad — Mama's recipe, made for a crowd. The Best BBQ and Cookout Side Dishes — everything on one page. Big Batch Bourbon Arnold Palmer — make the pitcher...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! You might say I have a thing for Caprese salads. Cool, creamy mozzarella. Bright, juicy tomatoes. Fresh ribbons of basil. It tastes like it came straight from a summer garden! My shortcut caprese salad delivers all the flavor I love about this iconic recipe without any extra fuss. I bring my caprese pasta salad to every summer cookout, potluck, and covered dish supper. Then I decided to channel my passion for caprese salad into a recipe using strawberries instead of tomatoes. The...
8 days ago • 1 min read