July is National Berry Month and I've had the privilege of working with Driscoll, producers of delicious berries and Rios de Chile Winery to create a new recipe
This dip, salsa, salad or whatever you want to call it goes by many names! Â I call it by it's traditional name - Southern Caviar and tend to serve it as an
Southern Caviar ~ Black Eyed Pea Appetizer
I know it's really, really early to be thinking about fresh tomatoes but I just couldn't help sharing. Â I'm cooking for a fund raiser this weekend and one of
Fresh Tomato Recipes
Loaded with tomatoes and just the right amount of spice, this salad is made in just 5 minutes. This restaurant-style salsa is perfect with chips and
5 Minute Salsa
This past weekend I think I pulled off the fastest dinner party ever! Â It was a great success due to my friend Lori, her husband and their willingness to roll
Roasted Oysters on the Grill
You all know how much I love making different snack mixes. Â I've made a mix for Valentines Day and for Halloween so it was fitting that I make something for
Christmas Snack Mix
Welcome to Monday, friends! Â It's gonna be a busy week but around here we are prepared. Â My pantry is stocked, to-do lists have been updated, book bags cleaned
Corn Dog Muffins
As tomato growing season starts to slow down, it's time to start stocking for winter! The best way to keep your summer crop fresh enough to eat in November, is
How To Roast And Freeze Tomatoes
Classic Wedge Salad is taken to a whole new level when you add a springtime flair to the flavor combination! Cool, crisp iceberg lettuce, sweet peaches, fresh
Wedge Salad with Peaches & Blue Cheese
With all the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza, this deliciously cheesy Baked Pepperoni Dip is made in just 20 minutes with 10 simple ingredients!
Baked Pepperoni Dip
Fresh corn, sweet red onions, spicy jalepenos, and cilantro, all put together in a hot vinegar brine make a great topping for grilled meats, burgers, tacos, and
Pickled Corn with Red Onions and Cilantro
Fried Okra is a tried and true, classic southern recipe! You are ready to dig into this incredible fried veggie with just a few simple ingredients and a cast
Pan-Fried Okra
Y'all know what a fan I am of stretching one meal into two, aka - a leftover redo and this one is a home run. Â So, with leftover baked beans and some ground
Baked Bean Beefy Nachos
Tired & hungry from a crazy, good, productive day. Great flavors to the rescue ~ Cheese & Tomato Appetizer Quick and easy, this cheese and
Cheese & Tomato Appetizer
Cream cheese and Olives is a retro recipe that folks LOVE! Cool cream cheese, mixed with chopped olives makes a savory dip with fresh veggies or a delectable
Cream Cheese and Olives
A couple of weeks ago I had a few girls over for a get together. Â We had lots to talk about and a couple of events to celebrate so I knew we were gonna have
Spring Onions in Puffed Pastry
Homemade sauce and pasta is a match made in heaven! With a few ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge and pantry, you can make a dish that
Simple Tomato Sauce
It's finally here! Â I know, I know, many of you local Southern Soul friends have been waiting on me to write about these peas, especially if you tasted them at
Fried Black Eyed Peas
Some of the most simple things in life are the BEST and roasted garlic slathered on crunchy bread is at the top of my list! Â Ever since the weather turned
How to Roast Garlic
Our weekend ended on a high note with a great snack, lots of "to-do's" checked off the list but more importantly, family time at it's best. We had Friday
Baked Cheese Sticks with Marinara
Three-ingredient refrigerator pickles are super easy to make and pack a flavorful, crunchy bite that's out of this world delicious! Whether served as a salad, a
Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles
I love my morning cup of steaming, hot coffee, but when the weather turns hot, I switch it up with iced coffee. This is a super, simple recipe for making a
Iced Coffee, My Summertime Staple
 Here it is friends - the best ever "Cheap and Cheerful" snack!  You start with pretzels and then just add whatever else you like.  Over the past 2 weeks, the
