Pink Poinsettia Christmas Brunch Cocktail
A Pink Poinsettia cocktail is the perfect complement to a pink and green holiday brunch! When I saw these Pink Poinsettia napkins by Giddy Paperie, I loved the design and...
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Dusty's Individual Fried Apple Pies - Shortcut Recipe
My friend, Dusty, grew up making these pies with his family and now knows the recipe by heart. He hesitated to share them with me because there is a surprise...
Healthy Fall Farro Salad with Apples
Farro is a grain that I have loved incorporating into our family meals. One of my favorite restaurants in Athens has farro on its menu every week. They call it...
Baked Buttermilk Chicken ~ An Alternative to Fried Chicken
Does your family love fried chicken like my husband and kids do? I think it may be one of my husband’s favorite foods, and he really loves to eat. This...
Salted Caramel Pots de Creme Recipe
Mmmm…the combo of sweet caramel and a little bit of salt makes this dessert delectable! I typically serve chocolate pots de creme at Christmas (and any other reason I can...
My Family's Favorite Hearty Chili Recipe
Chili has always been one of those recipes that gets gobbled up quickly at my house- thankfully, everyone is happy when it is on the menu. Originally, I made chili...
Chickpea Salad with Carrots and Parsley
Ingredients 2 15 oz. cans chick peas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained 6 carrots 2-3 celery stalks 1/2 cup fresh parsley (or you can use dill) 1/2 cup pepitas...
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon This soup is on the lighter side and is a great, healthy choice year round. Ingredients 1 chicken breast, skin on, bone in oven-roasted...
Watermelon Margarita ~ the Perfect Summer Cocktail Recipe
Watermelons and margaritas are two refreshing ways to stay cool in the hot days of summer. Combine the two to make a watermelon margarita cocktail, and it is summer in...
Acai Bowl Recipe ~ Easy, Healthy & Delicious
After trying acai bowls for years and always wishing we could replicate our favorites at home, my daughter and I decided to test our own recipe. We are so happy...
Star Spangled Lemonade with Blueberries and Watermelon Stars
Lemonade with blueberries and watermelon makes this iconic summer drink even more fun and refreshing! The good news is that this lemonade is easy to make and packs a big...
Mother's Day Cocktail ~ Clementine Ginny
A Mother’s Day cocktail that is quick and easy- and perfect for any occasion or celebration, actually! Enjoy this refreshing drink anytime and often! The idea for this cocktail started...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Butterscotch Candy
Hello Friends, I have been playing around with a few simple ingredients to make a butterscotch candy. This recipe uses simple ingredients that I hope you are able to find...
My Mom's Old-Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberry Cobbler is a sweet treat to serve to my family throughout spring and summer. My dad has always grown blueberries (and often gives the entire bush as a gift...
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Recipe
My daughter requests this recipe for each holiday meal. I think it is cute because I felt the same way about this when I was a teenager. This recipe is...
Triple Chocolate Cake ~ Recipe Shortcut
Sometimes we all need a shortcut when we need a dessert for something special. This recipe was one that my sister used to make when I was younger~ and even...
Weekly Meal Planning ~ Dinner Recipes for the Week
Mealtime is happening around the clock with all of our families home during quarantine, and I wanted to share a few of our family dinners with you. I usually take...
Easy Chocolate Chip Pie ~ A Family Favorite
Hands down, this recipe is one of the easiest and most-requested desserts I have ever made! My mom made this for us when we were kids, and then it became...
Ivy Odom ~ Southern Living's Host of Hey, Y'all!
Ivy Odom brings an energy and enthusiasm to Southern Living’s YouTube Channel called, “Hey Y’all!” that is undeniably fun and fresh! I had a chance to sit down with Ivy...
Designing a Champagne Brunch Drink Station
A champagne brunch is such a simple and beautiful way to celebrate or entertain. I am going to show you the basics of setting up an area for serving champagne...