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Shrimp and Grits

December 22, 2018 1319 Views 0 Comments

My cousin Rebecca taught me how to make shrimp and grits like they do in North Carolina and now it’s one of Julian’s favorite foods. It’s always a treat when I make this dish and the best part is that it only takes about 20 minutes! Try the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to…

Enchilada

December 16, 2018 1756 Views 0 Comments

These are one of my husbands like five approved (by me) recipes that he cooks. They are some of the most delicious enchiladas that I've ever had and they're really easy to make. They're also good to make large quantities of and eat throughout the week.

Blueberry Muffin

December 12, 2018 848 Views 0 Comments

This is another one of my favorite recipes of my Grandma’s. I remember making these with her as a kid in the summers after we had just picked buckets full of fresh blueberries. The secret to how delicious these muffins are is the topping. One time when we were making them we forgot to add the baking powder and we had…

Southern Style Sausage Gravy

December 5, 2018 920 Views 0 Comments

My Aunt Mary Ellen taught me this recipe and she makes the best Biscuits and Gravy that I know! It is a true southern style sausage gravy recipe and it goes well generously heaped over my 4 ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits recipe. This is a good stick to your ribs breakfast; with no leftovers to speak of. Enjoy the recipe here! Share…

Buttermilk Biscuits

December 1, 2018 1094 Views 0 Comments

These Buttermilk Biscuits are light, fluffy, buttery, and addicting. They are oozing with the south, and costing less than $2 you can afford to eat more than one! I made a double batch of these for the family the day after thanksgiving and there were no leftovers. Try the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new…

Maple Pecan Granola

November 29, 2018 689 Views 0 Comments

This Maple Pecan Granola is a great snack on its own or delicious when paired for breakfast. I like to put it on plain greek yogurt or pair it with fruit for a quick breakfast. The best part is that the only sugar added is from the maple syrup. Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in…

Skirt Steak with Chimichuri

November 14, 2018 1183 Views 0 Comments

A Cuban take on skirt steak with a chimichuri sauce to drizzle over the top. The meat for this recipe was provided by the Virginia Tech Meat Center. They have a wide selection of high quality meats from animals processed and raised by the Virginia Tech students. I've had the chance to learn and participate at the meat center and would…

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites

November 10, 2018 834 Views 1 Comment

These Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites are a great snack to always have on hand in the freezer. They are a moderately healthy dessert and cost less than $3! Be careful though, they do get eaten in less time than they take to make, but thats not a bad thing! Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens…

Cheddar Mac & Cheese

September 25, 2018 1147 Views 0 Comments

Everyone in my family has a meal that they love and always get for their birthday. This mac & cheese is what my mom would always make for mine. I love to make it for dinner and then freeze the leftovers into individual servings to take for lunch or have for dinner on a busy day when I just don't…

Wet Chocolate Cake

September 24, 2018 1411 Views 0 Comments

This was my grandpa’s birthday cake that my grandma would make for him every year. I love it so much that I stole it and now it’s my birthday cake every year too. I like to double the frosting recipe so that there’s extra to snack on because it’s so tasty! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click…