Venison Bolognese
Can I let ya’ll in on a little secret? I think Ina Garten is a bit of a snob. No, I’ve never met her. And she may be just...
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Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Ca...
Growing up, cabbage was one of those food items I ALWAYS turned my nose up at. It smells, I found the the flavor to be very...
read moreFrozen Brandy Alexander Pie
Just a warning, this pie is for adults only. There is a shot of Kahlúa and a shot of Brandy in it and since there is no cooking...
read moreSpicy Pineapple Coconut Pops
Remember back in March when I was fretting over our lack of winter weather and what the future would hold as far as the heat for...
read moreButter Pecan Ice Cream
Earlier this month, I bought The Husband an ice cream maker for his birthday. Okay, maybe he didn’t specifically ask for an ice...
read moreFreezer-Friendly Spinach Manic...
As I promised yesterday, here is the freezer-friendly spinach manicotti recipe. A couple tricks I’ve learned from making any...
read moreThe Cooking Bride’s Guid...
I don’t know about you, but I have a bit of a post-Valentine’s sugar overload. I’m ready to get back to some real...
read moreSpicy Chicken and Rice (Flu Ch...
I don’t know about you, but the craziness of the holidays left me tired and worn out. Fatigue makes our bodies less able to...
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Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan...
Ya’ll. This pie. This pie is what would happen if pecan pie and chocolate pie got married and had a baby. There is just no...
read moreSouthern Cornbread Dressing
Did you know that there is no historical evidence that stuffing was served at the first Thanksgiving? The term first appeared in...
read moreVegetable Beef Soup
I love finding ways to reuse leftovers. It makes me feel thrifty. Last week we had a cold spell and I was thankful I had pot roast...
read moreTomato and Thyme Soup
I adore a good tomato soup. In my opinion, there is nothing more comforting on a brisk fall evening or a cold, dreary day. I...
read moreHam and Cheddar Corn Chowder
Tropical Storm Lee blew through my area while the family and I were enjoying our time in Chicago. Bad news is, we came home to a...
read moreMamaw’s Chicken and Dump...
I did a post on chicken and dumplings way back in 2009 when The Cooking Bridewas just a month and a half old. I’m reviving it...
read moreStrawberry Semifreddo
Our neighbors and good friends are expecting their first child in a matter of days. They are beyond excited at the upcoming...
read morePluot Cake
Pin It It started as a trip to the store for a bag of cherries. By the time I got to the check-out counter, I had amassed about...
read moreStrawberry Basil Pops
When I saw this recipe in my latest Taste of Home Magazine, I knew I had to make these popsicles. All of them. I wanted a freezer...
read moreBacon Cheddar Muffins
These little muffins are perfect. Perfect for breakfast. Perfect for brunch. Perfect for snacking. Perfect with a salad. Perfect...
read moreBlueberry Bourbon Pound Cake
Happy Memorial Day! I hope all of you have been able to enjoy the weekend. I am thankful to have an extra day off to spend...
read moreSlow Cooker Pulled Pork
Once Christmas is over, I have no use for cold weather anymore. Bring on spring! This is one of the reasons I am thankful I live...
read moreClassic Meatloaf
I think meatloaf has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Meatloaf is many things, but glamorous just ain’t one of them. Even...
read moreTurkey Tetrazzini
My refrigerator is CRAMMED with Thanksgiving leftovers! Which I guess is a good thing until I have to spend 10 minutes...
read moreTomato Ginger Soup
I’m beginning to think Mother Nature did not get the memo about it being fall and all. It’s almost November and we are still...
read moreChicken Chow Mein
While I was out on maternity leave my days seemed to be consumed with feedings and pumping breast milk. Too much...
read moreVenison Meatballs
I know, I know. The title is tacky, in bad taste, and maybe a little inappropriate. I’m sorry. I just couldn’t help...
read morePumpkin, Black Bean, and Turke...
Just about every food magazine this month contains tips, tricks, and techniques for a fabulous Thanksgiving feast — how to...
read moreChicken and Sausage Gumbo
Oak Alley Plantation is a gorgeous antebellum home located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Vacherie, Louisiana, about 50...
read moreBlack-Eyed Pea Soup
Alright, I’m going to officially apologize once and for all for the numerous soup posts – past and future. I’m warning you...
read moreChicken Enchiladas with Roaste...
For a few years I have been fascinated by tomatillos. I remember seeing them for the first time in the produce section of my...
read moreChicken Noodle Soup
If you can’t tell, I am super excited that it’s soup season. Time to drag out all the recipes I’ve hidden away since...
read moreHearty Meat Lover’s Lasa...
I love lasagna. A good lasagna is meaty, dripping with rich tomato sauce, and oozing with gooey cheese. It’s a meal where...
read moreLentil Soup
Happy October to you! The weather has FINALLY cooled off in my neck of the woods. And when I say “cooled off,” I mean the...
read moreTomato Basil Soup
I realize the first official day of fall isn’t for another week; but according to my internal calendar, fall began on September...
read moreCheddar Bacon Blueberry Scones
There is this freezer full of frozen blueberries that has been unabashedly flirting with me at the farmer’s market for...
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