If you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts, this recipe is about to change your mind! These crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts are roasted in bacon grease and tossed in a sweet, tangy balsamic maple glaze. The result? Perfectly golden, crispy sprouts bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. This easy Brussels sprouts recipe starts with…
Side Dishes
Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans
Hey y’all! Today, we’re diving into a delightful Southern side dish that’s perfect for any occasion: Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans. This dish combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the savory crunch of bacon, and the freshness of green beans to create a mouthwatering medley of flavors. It’s simple to make and guaranteed to…
The Best Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
I’m so tired of restaurants playing with my emotions!! I was craving Cracker Barrel®️ Hashbrown Casserole so badly last night! I wanted nothing else. Those pillowy shreds of potatoes smothered in cheese with the faintest hint of onion flavor haunted my tastebuds! I need it. To my dismay, those folks have taken it off the…
Carrot Soufflé Recipe
Cheesy Jalapeño Scalloped Potatoes
The recipe was inspired by the scalloped potatoes I had in NYC. Took my friend to Ocean Prime in Manhattan near the Rockefeller Center. Pretty posh place. I pulled out my fancy shoes that I can barely walk in for the occasion. We had so much fun (and so much booze) that I ended the…
Creamy Spaghetti and Cheese Recipe
A Classic, Southern Side Dish! My family will always choose Spaghetti and Cheese over Macaroni and Cheese. It’s literally a no brainer in my household. I grew up having spaghetti instead of mac and cheese as a side dish. Very rarely would my mom or aunts use elbow macaroni. We still refer to the spaghetti…
Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges Recipe
Potato wedges are so unappreciated. They are really a bomb side dish! And they are too easy to make. My recipe tastes exactly like the ones my family gets from a local restaurant. They are baked, but you wouldn’t believe it by taste alone. I’ll show you how I make crispy potato wedges in your…
Macaroni Salad Recipe
For years, I was afraid to even look at the macaroni salad I saw in deli’s and on buffet spreads. I honestly don’t remember when I actually decided to give it a try. But, I’m so glad I did! It’s amazing! I chuckled while developing this recipe. Because I never imagined I’d eat this stuff…
Crockpot Cajun Smothered Potatoes with Sausage and Shrimp
My Cookies know that the most important element of any and every recipe to me is flavor. And I wholeheartedly believe in building flavors. You never want to rely on one aspect of a dish for flavor. It’s best to add and build it with each component. This is especially true when slow cooking. It…