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…
Side Dishes
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…
Pressure Cooker Southern Style Greens
I sing the praises of the pressure cooker creators all day. The pressure cooker has become one of my top 3 favorite kitchen gadgets. It just frees up your hands and time so much! I can load in dishes that usually takes hours to cook into the pressure cooker and it’s done in a fraction…
Jazzed Up Corn Maque Choux Recipe
Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite corn based side dish! Maque Choux “mock-shoo” is a traditional, Creole dish. It’s a jazzed up version of cream-style corn and it is delightful! It’s spicy, sweet, fresh, and savory! Imagine using the corn on the cob, but a seafood boil and turning it into homemade,…
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a new addition to our Thanksgiving spread. We’re always too busy fighting over slices of my Mom’s incredible sweet potato pie to even notice another sweet potato dish. I know you guys want that recipe too. But, it’s not mine to give. HOWEVER, you may want to pay VERY close…
Easy Baked Beans
I believe that soaking white beans overnight, cooking them for an hour, draining them, then adding ingredients and cooking them for another 45 mins to an hour is too much. I just buy a can of beans and add some flava to them. Best baked beans ever! Bacon is a blessing. I’ll admit, I’m not…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to share my Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe with you guys. I mean, it’s perfect. I’m so modest. But, seriously, it’s easy, flavorful, and there’s cream cheese in them. And the pair well with so many dishes. I won’t keep it from you any longer. I know…
Steakhouse Style Creamed Spinach
For the past two date nights, we’ve dined in two different steakhouses. I’ve had the creamed spinach on both occasions and I’m pretty sure I could eat this stuff every single day! It’s so yummy! Spinach, cream cheese…you know what? I don’t even need to go any further. Let’s just hop in. Here’s the tutorial.…