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overhead view of block of cream cheese on a floral China plate covered in Jezebel sauce surrounded by crackers

Southern Jezebel Sauce

November 30, 2020

Jezebel sauce is a sweet and spicy condiment that originated in the South. Serve as an appetizer over cream cheese or as a glaze over roasted meat. Jezebel. She’s one of history’s first bad girls. Wife of King Ahab, the Bible tells us she persuaded […]

baked mashed rutabaga topped with melted cheese and green onions in a white ramekin

Mashed Rutabaga with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese [Low Carb]

November 23, 2020

Mashed rutabaga, loaded with bacon, cheese and green onions, is a healthy but delicious low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. Rutabaga. I can’t say I’ve cooked […]

Stir Fried Brussels Sprouts

November 16, 2020

Lightly toasted and full of Asian flavor, stir fried Brussels sprouts are sure to become your new favorite vegetable side dish. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. Brussels sprouts. By just […]

Lemon Icebox Pie

November 12, 2020

Creamy and slightly tart lemon filling is baked into a sweet and sugary homemade graham cracker crust for a light lemon icebox pie. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. When life […]

baked graham cracker pie crust against a blue wooden background with a pie serve and graham crackers to the side

How to Make a Graham Cracker Pie Crust

November 9, 2020

Why would you waste money on a store-bought graham cracker pie crust when you can make your own? With three simple ingredients, you can have a tasty graham cracker crust for your next pie in 10 minutes. It’s no secret I love pie. Especially a […]