Party food ideas are everywhere. But you want to be a little different, right? Basically, you want to give everyone a memorable experience when they walk away from your snack table. In addition to the expected chips and dip, you want to offer something no one else has. I’ve certainly been there, so I’ve come …
Green bean bundles make great side dishes as well as finger foods for parties. You’ll be amazed by how quickly they disappear! Versatile Green Bean Bundles The green bean is not only delicious but it is also approved for most diets. Add the bacon and a little something sweet, and you have total yum! Additionally, …
A party platter helps make entertaining easy because it provides two things—the food and part of the decoration. I like to use the three-tiered platter that was super easy to make and didn’t cost a fortune. In fact, I purchased everything I needed to make it at the Dollar Tree. While it’s easier to order …
A Mexican chicken and rice bowl is super easy to prepare. What’s more, it’s packed with flavor, nutrients, and fun. If you’re looking for a family dinner on a budget, this meal will make you happy. Variety of Ways to Prepare the Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowl I’ve made this chicken and rice bowl a …
If you’ve ever needed to know how to make a three-tiered serving platter, you may have been overwhelmed by how complicated it can be. That’s why I’ve decided to share my easy instructions. A well-designed serving platter is necessary in a southern home. After all, you need to make everything look as inviting and delicious …
The tuna-stuffed avocado might be the easiest-to-make meal ever. Even so, it packs a ton of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory nutrients that stick with you for hours. Equally important, it’s delicious, just like a southern food is supposed to be. My husband and I are often ravenous after church on Sundays, so this is one of …
Food substitutions can make your meals much more nutritious. It isn’t difficult, as long as you follow a few basic guidelines. Food Substitutions – Flavor vs. Nutrition I’ve always enjoyed a variety of flavors, so I learned to cook at a very early age. My mother always had a full-time job, so I didn’t have …
My very southern family had a traditional New Year’s Day dinner that we always had. Regardless of where we lived or what our situation was, my parents would never think about changing it up. Main Entrée for a New Year’s Day Dinner The most important part of the meal was including some sort of pork. …
Knowing southern manners is essential when living in the South. Every southerner knows the importance of good manners. Whether he or she uses them or not is a whole ’nother story. Southern Upbringing It seems like there’s something about southern mamas—and sometimes daddies—that compels them to harp on the importance of being mannerly. I think …
Cooking hacks make putting food on the table quick and easy. One of the things that keeps people from cooking at home is the time it takes to shop, prep, cook, and clean up. Once you learn a few basic cooking hacks and reset your thoughts about how to get a nutritious meal on the …