Southern style pimento cheese is a staple in our house. Both my husband and I grew up on it, so it’s normal to always have it on hand. I have to admit that sometimes I cheat and purchase it already made. When Publix has it on sale, I might pick up a tub … or…
Food and Drinks
Chickpea Salad – Easy Side Dish
This chickpea salad is a delicious side for any meal. In fact, you can even have it for the main part of the meal because it has everything you need. I love colorful food, so this salad makes me smile. It has contrasting colors of red and green as well as the neutral chickpeas. Basically,…
Chocolate Walnut Pie – Easy Dessert
Chocolate walnut pie is one of those desserts that will have your guests smiling as soon as they see it. In fact, it’s one of my favorite desserts to serve company. This easy chocolate pie recipe is so delicious their eyes will roll back after they taste it. Surprisingly, it’s one of the easiest and…
Sympathy Meal Ideas – For Friends in Mourning
These sympathy meal ideas are also known as funeral food—something you bring when a friend has lost a loved one. After all, when someone is deeply grieving, the last thing they should have to worry about is cooking. When you cook for a family in grief, make it as easy for them as possible because…
Tex-Mex Ranch Potatoes
These tasty Tex-Mex ranch potatoes give you a burst of flavor that adds excitement to any meal or snack. Whether you’re celebrating, watching your favorite football team, or have them as a side dish, they’re delicious! Some people call this a hash brown casserole, but I don’t because I’ve given that name to another dish….
Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
Roasted Parmesan cauliflower is one of those snacks that are surprisingly delicious. Although I don’t dislike cauliflower, it’s not the first vegetable I typically go to. However, this makes me rethink that. This recipe makes a delightful appetizer. But it’s also delicious as a side dish that will have people going back for seconds. Benefits…
Chocolate Chip Vanilla Cream Pie
Chocolate chip vanilla cream pie is one of those desserts that might surprise you. In fact, when I first started planning it, I had a different idea. I originally thought it would have caramel in the center. But when I tasted it, I realized that would have made it way too sweet. It’s actually plenty…
Roasted Tomatoes with Basil
These easy roasted tomatoes with basil add a delightful element to your meals. You can serve them as a side dish or an ingredient in any Italian food. In the past, I grew my own tomatoes. Since they’re such an easy fruit/veggie to grow, I usually had several varieties with staggered dates for ripeness. However,…
Creamy Shrimp Salad – Appetizer or Main Dish
This creamy shrimp salad is one of the most delicious yet simple meals I make. In fact, it has the perfect balance of seafood taste and creaminess to make your taste buds happy. If you like shrimp, you’ll undoubtedly enjoy this dish. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a meal. I like…
Chicken Salad for Sandwiches
Chicken salad is one of the first things I think of when I get to the last of a rotisserie chicken. After all, I hate the idea of wasting a single bit of such deliciousness. You can also make it with canned chicken. In fact, I keep a couple of cans of chicken around for…