Easter is just a few days away and Spring Break has started! Â We need a little down time around here so I thought I'd kick things off by giving the boys a sweet
Beautifully Roasted Carrots, tossed in butter, honey, and lemon are easy to make and totally irresistible. Perfect for any holiday table yet simple enough for a
Roasted Carrots with Honey & Lemon
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
With the last name of Mullins, you know there's more than a little Irish tradition around here. We do celebrate the day, especially since it's the Big
Irish Soda Bread
When it's time for salad, there is a clear winner for the dressing - homemade vinaigrette. Â It's fast, easy and provides huge flavors that the store bought
My Favorite Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
There is absolutely nothing like homemade pie crust! Rich buttery taste with layers of flaky goodness can make a grown man go week in the knees. I
Perfectly Easy Pie Crust
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
This past weekend I was honored to be part of a food demonstration at our local Farmers Market. The topic of the day - Traditional Southern New Years
Southern Cornbread in Cast Iron
 It's that time of year...Cookies, Cakes, and Sweet Treats of every kind!  My first "baking adventure" of the Christmas season is Mexican Wedding cookies. I
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Buttery, sweet caramel corn with a sprinkle of sea salt is a must make treat for all your fall gatherings. I'm so sorry for the late post but I didn't have a
Caramel Corn with Sea Salt
Crunchy, salty and totally addictive, this Slow Cooker Party Mix is truly one of the best snack foods ever! Whether you're making food for gameday or packing
Slow Cooker Party Mix
I often stumble upon crazy, interesting things in life and over the weekend, while preparing this post, look what I found out - November 3rd is National
Ham & Cheese Panini with Pears & Spinach
Pasta Carbonara is a classic recipe that's simple to make with just a few ingredients. Cooked spaghetti tossed in a rich, silky sauce made with eggs and
Pasta Carbonara Recipe
To celebrate the first day of Autumn, I decided to make something special ~ CAKE! Â I'd made this recipe only once before and actually forgot how crazy good it
Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
I am admitting it right now - this afternoon I bribed my sons and one of their friends. Â The sad thing is, I am not ashamed! Â I needed some furniture moved and
Marshmallow Krispy Treats Used for Bribery!
Three-ingredient Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles are super easy to make and pack a flavorful, crunchy bite that's out-of-this-world delicious! This "
Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles
Fresh peaches, crisp sugar snap peas tossed with couscous in a bright dressing is a delicious and beautiful dish to serve on a hot summer day. The flavors may
Couscous with Fresh Peaches & Sugar Snap Peas
Sweet with a tart bite, Key Lime Pie is a perfect refreshing dessert. Â It's so easy to make and is Creed's favorite! Â We had a great dinner the other night of
Key Lime Pie
 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
Kicked Up Pretzels with Cashews
Simple and to the point, there's nothing liked grilled steak. Â Last night's fare - beautiful, Ribeye steaks with a little something extra....Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese Butter on Ribeye Steaks
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! Â Thursday was the 3rd class of "Cooking With A Southern Soul" and just like the other two, we had a great time. Â Cooking,
Cooking Class Oven Baked Chicken
What a great weekend! Friday night football, The 5th Quarter for High School youth, and a Fall Retreat for Hunter. The best part - a wonderful dinner with old
Edible Haystacks and Happy Times
Well, I thought it was time to take a break from veggies and I've been craving something sweet. I tend to lean towards savory flavors as you can tell but my
