Pepper Jack Stuffed Burgers wi...

Apr 15, 2013 by

  I have been rolling this recipe around in my head since the bourbon carmelized onions from my corned beef and cabbage Panini post...

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Chicken Parmesan

Apr 4, 2013 by

Now that you know how to make your own seasoned bread crumbs, let’s put those fellas to good use. Chicken Parmesan is an excellent...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Panini...

Mar 14, 2013 by

  This panini has one of those lovely behind the scenes stories to go along with it. Working full-time and being a mom means I have...

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Whole Roast Chicken

Feb 18, 2013 by

Pin It  If there is anything I can do well, it’s roast a bird.  At least that’s what The Husband tells me. Whole roast chicken...

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Teriyaki Sauce

Jan 21, 2013 by

  My second post in the Bridal Basics series: teriyaki sauce. I used to spend money at the grocery store on this certain brand of...

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Mississippi Minestrone

Jan 14, 2013 by

  Sometimes I wish I could film what goes on behind the scenes in my kitchen when I’m cooking.  You only get to see the finished...

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Black Eyed Pea Soup

Jan 3, 2013 by

  I decided it was time to revisit this recipe as I was prepping for our New Year’s Day dinner.  You’ve heard of the...

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Pumpkin Risotto with Mushrooms...

Oct 25, 2012 by

  Weekends are wild at my house. I would like to sit here and pretend that it’s because we are such social butterflies that our...

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Peach Lavender Jam

Aug 21, 2012 by

  At the beginning of summer when I decided I would become “a canner,”  I had visions of rows and rows of shiny, jewel-colored...

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Beer Can Chicken

Aug 2, 2012 by

  You know, taking an attractive picture of a chicken with a beer can shoved up its, um, cavity is just about impossible.  No...

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Creamy Homemade Macaroni and C...

Jul 30, 2012 by

  Last Thursday night The Husband and I were lying in bed.  He’s reading a science fiction novel and I’m staring at the...

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Grilled Shrimp with Cherry Tom...

Jul 16, 2012 by

  It must be nice to be one of those food bloggers that has the time to make a dish, pick out the perfect props, find the best...

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Strawberry Shortcakes with Cin...

May 14, 2012 by

  You know that old saying you heard from your parents growing up, “One day when you have children of your own, you will...

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Homemade Pink Lemonade

Apr 23, 2012 by

  My good friend A is pregnant with TWIN girls.  On Sunday, a bunch of us hosted a baby shower and one of the food items I was...

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Chicken, Cheddar, and Black Be...

Apr 2, 2012 by

  Quiches have the reputation of being kind of girly.  A bunch of men sitting around watching football are usually eating pizza. ...

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Beer Battered Onion Rings

Mar 8, 2012 by

  Ever notice how kid’s cartoons usually have very annoying theme songs?  Or maybe the song doesn’t actually become annoying...

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Homemade Chex Mix

Dec 19, 2011 by

  You may be surprised to learn that The Husband possesses a little known secret talent. During the holidays, he becomes the...

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Beer-Battered Bacon-Wrapped Fr...

Oct 10, 2011 by

  The Mississippi State Fair rolled into Jackson on Wednesday.  Since then, my mind has been obsessing over fair food. During the...

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Chocolate Meringue Pie

Aug 22, 2011 by

  I had not originally intended to include this recipe as part of the The Help series because if you go back a year or so ago, you...

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Aug 4, 2011 by

  I realized after writing this that I just did a post on biscuits and gravy back in April. My knee jerk reaction was to totally...

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Strawberry Blackberry Sauce

Jul 14, 2011 by

  This summer, I have noticed a pattern developing in my behavior. I have a problem with buying way too much fruit. More than The...

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Shrimp and Grits

Apr 26, 2011 by

  Two weekends ago, I visited the Mississippi Farmer’s Market in downtown Jackson for the first time. I just love a good...

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Piña Colada Bread Pudding with...

Mar 9, 2011 by

  They say that most people have given up their New Year’s resolutions after about two weeks. I’m proud that I have made it...

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Mini Muffulettas

Feb 2, 2011 by

  I’m not gonna lie.  I don’t care who wins the Super Bowl.  I’m not a big NFL watcher.  Or a big football watcher.  Okay,...

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Sourdough and Sausage Stuffing

Nov 18, 2009 by

  I just came to the realization that next week is Thanksgiving.  I had all these posts planned on holiday cooking and suddenly...

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