Would you like a super easy knock-your-socks off dessert? Well, look no further than these blonde Bayou Brownies. The first time I baked these my 16 year old son loved them so much he had to practice some severe self control to keep from eating 1/2 the pan. When I originally made these I didn’t […]
super simple
Turnip Greens Stew
When we lived in Meridian, MS we had some of the best neighbors. Buster and Jewel was an elderly couple that lived across the street and became like grandparents to our family. I remember the first time we met Mrs. Jewel, she was so excited to tell us about her church and how much they […]
3 Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Do you have 10 minutes in the evening to dedicate to making a delicious healthy breakfast? If so, you have to try these bars! Breakfast is so challenging at my house. My boys do not typically like the same foods for breakfast. My older son enjoys a traditional breakfast of eggs and bacon or sausage, […]
Cooking 101 Video – How to Cut in Butter
[FMP width=”640″ height=”360″]http://thejoyofeverydaycooking.us.to/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/medium.m4v[/FMP] Here’s a quick Cooking 101 demonstration on how to “cut in butter.”
Smothered Hamburger Steaks and Onion
Hamburger steak is a typical southern recipe. Dressed up hamburger patties with gravy makes for some delicious comfort food, and since ground beef is inexpensive you don’t have to worry about busting your grocery budget. I know you all have a grocery budget, right? This dish is low carb making it a perfect choice if […]
Roasted Tomato-and-Feta Shrimp
This recipe is so versatile and can be served as an appetizer, salad, or main dish. The beauty of the fresh ingredients make for a gorgeous presentation. All these are good reasons to make this recipe, but the best reason is because it is delicious! I think it is awesome and I think you will […]
Nana’s Seven Layer Salad
This is Nana. This is Nana’s 7 Layer Salad. This is how I feel when I eat Nana’s 7 Layer Salad. Any questions? This salad is one of my mom’s, aka Nana, favorite recipes. We enjoyed it often when I was growing up. I remember mom entering this recipe in a 4-H cooking contest and […]
Roasted Green Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I’m back!! It feels so good to sit here and type this blog post. Life is slowing down a bit and I am loving it!!! I hope you all enjoyed a great summer. Fall will be here before I know it and soon I will be posting yummy fall comfort foods. The leaves are already […]
Coconutty Orange Salad
Last week I baked some delicious $100,000 Cinnamon Rolls. The recipe calls for orange zest which left me with four zested oranges. I hate to waste food and try to either eat as leftovers, freeze, or use in another dish. I started thinking about what I could do with those oranges. In Sicily, they have an amazing orange salad that consists of […]
Easy Lasagna
This easy no-boil lasagna was a favorite family recipe when I was growing up and is now a favorite with my family. It is so delicious, and I can honestly say it is the best lasagna I have ever eaten. Even the lasagna in Italy doesn’t compare to this dish. I have cooked this recipe many […]