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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

July 29, 2020 by Debbie 16 Comments

There is nothing more comforting than a good old fashioned hot Southern Buttermilk Biscuits slathered with soft creamy butter. Biscuits are the bread of the south and growing up at my grandmother’s house there was rarely a meal that biscuits were not a part of . Just a platter of biscuits and butter placed in the middle of the table . I’ll be honest , when I was young I had no desire to learn to cook biscuits. I mean the ones from the can are good, Right? They are acceptable in a pinch but homemade are always better.

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Apple Crumb Muffins

July 18, 2020 by Debbie Leave a Comment

These bakery styled Apple Crumb Muffins are light and fluffy with hints of cinnamon. They are packed with bits of apples and topped with a buttery crumb topping . These are the perfect grab and go breakfast but are delicious enough to have as a light dessert. Being a busy mom I adore muffins ! There are so many varieties and they can be made ahead of time then everyone grabs one as they race out the door. These muffins I adapted to mimic my favorite pie, an Apple Crumb pie. Yeah I know, not the healthiest breakfast but a nice treat every now and then and they smell amazing while baking . My family also loves my Banana Oat Muffins and a little healthier Protein Peanut Butter Mini Muffins.

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Eggplant Rice Dressing

July 16, 2020 by Debbie 17 Comments

Eggplant Rice dressing is a side dish staple at my house in Southern Louisiana . Adding eggplant to simple rice dressing kicks it up a notch plus it adds flavor and moisture to the dish. It is also a great way to hide veggies, my youngest son is super picky and he always eats several servings of this . Growing up my mother made this dish instead of a traditional rice dressing . We had this as a side for almost every holiday but it is simple enough to have everyday, and we did. I never understood people saying they didn’t like eggplant because for most of my life this was the only way I had it , lol.

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Old Fashioned Turkey Gravy

July 11, 2020 by Debbie 13 Comments

No holiday dinner is complete without Old Fashioned Turkey Gravy like Grandma used to make. The only big secret I can share with you about making gravy is the turkey drippings make the best gravy ever. All the yummy flavors used to season the turkey will be incorporated into the drippings and make this gravy rich and savory. Growing up I thought my Mother had special powers in making the Thanksgiving gravy , it was so delicious and dreamy. Turns out it is pretty simple and now my kids think I have the same powers. They don’t know how quick and simple this really is , from beginning to end it takes about 15 minutes.

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Apple Dutch Baby

June 29, 2020 by Debbie 18 Comments

This Apple Dutch Baby is a delicious twist on a traditional dutch baby pancake. It has tender apples in every bite and full of cinnamon flavor. If you have never made a dutch baby it is one of those things that is so impressive when it comes out of the oven all big and puffy . Then watching it deflate in a amazement, trust me everyone will gasp . My aunt used to call these “Lazy Day Pancakes”, now that I have made 650 million pancakes I totally get this . Once you know a few tricks these are super simple to make. I made this in mind to go with two of my other recipes my Buttermilk Bourbon Syrup and my Vanilla Crown Royal Whipped Cream. This is totally optional but put all these flavors together and you will think you are at a fancy restaurant for brunch.

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20 Dishes for a Barbecue

June 25, 2020 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Summer is officially here and that means it is time to barbecue. Whether you are cooking for just your family or going to your neighbors to BBQ and visit cooking outdoors is a must. My husband comes from a large family and the summer pot lucks are always so much fun . A few of the men are assigned to grilling the meat and the rest is tables as far as the eye can see of appetizers, side dishes , breads and desserts. I just love Barbecue side dishes, I can skip the meat all together.

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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

June 16, 2020 by Debbie 17 Comments

I have pretty much killed every plant I have ever bought but the one thing I can grow is fresh hearty herbs. There are two things I love in the summer ..#1 fresh mint in my Iced Tea and #2 Fresh Basil for a caprese salad. That is my idea of living! If you have never had a Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze you don’t know what you are missing . This salad is very simple to make but it is also beautiful and impressive to serve. This salad can be assembled ahead of time and then drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze right before serving.

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Mango Black Bean Salad

June 12, 2020 by Debbie Leave a Comment

If a season had a salad in it’s honor this Mango Black Bean Salad would be the salad for the summer. This is a refreshing and fruity salad to throw together in 15 minutes or less on a hot summer day. This fresh sweet salad is perfect for your next BBQ and is great for a picnic. If you love fruity salads with a twist you must check out my strawberry coleslaw as well.

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Fresh Peach Pie

June 8, 2020 by Debbie 15 Comments

Nothing says summer to me more than a fresh peach pie! This is such a simple recipe to let the sweetest summer fruit shine . The hardest part about this recipe is peeling and slicing the peaches. While you can used canned or frozen peaches nothing beats a good ole summer ripened peach. This time of year I can walk into a super market and smell the peaches, I just can’t resist them. Another great recipe using fresh peaches is my Peach and Cherry Amaretto Crisp, it’s so good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Easy Baked Ziti

May 31, 2020 by Debbie 14 Comments

This Easy Baked Ziti is one of those meals all busy Moms should have on their dinner rotation. I am just like the rest of you , I’m chasing my tail trying to keep order in our crazy life. Doing all this plus put dinner on the table at the same time. I have been making this dish for many years and this is what it has evolved to. Back in the day when I had all three boys playing baseball I would make this up and instead of throwing it in the oven I would put it in the fridge. When we got home I would toss it in the oven and once everyone showered dinner was ready. No drive thru dinner but it was still fast.

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