Tastes Just Like A Giant Hug I promise you I didn’t have a kid so that I would have an excuse to keep mac and cheese on hand at all times. I pinky promise I didn’t, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a pretty wonderful perk. Now […]
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Baked Goods, MuffinsIf you are wondering where I have been for the last couple of weeks, let me just tell you that I have been working HARD on these lemon poppy seed muffins. I have made a batch nearly every single day trying to get the perfect balance of taste and texture. […]
Instant Pot Cheerwine Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Dinner, Pork, SandwichesCheerwine? Yum! Pulled pork? Yes, please. Today we are combining two of my favorite things for an ultra tender and delicious pulled pork sandwich that is oh so North Carolina! Made with the greatest cherry soda of all time (strong personal opinion), this pulled pork has a hint of sweetness […]
Healthy Banana Oat Muffins
Baked Goods, Breakfast, MuffinsThese healthy banana oat muffins are rich in nutrients and packed with a variety of superfoods including oats, Greek yogurt, whole grains, and walnuts. This is by far the healthiest recipe on the blog to date, and I think you’ll agree that they really do taste great. It isn’t a […]
Easy Tomato Soup with Roasted Red Peppers
Dinner, Soups, VegetarianLike all the best classic tomato soup recipes, this rich and creamy delight is deeply flavorful from simmering away on the stove-top, but also offers a little something more. Sweet and smoky roasted red peppers are added to make this soup extra special, and it couldn’t be easier to make. […]
Pesto, Mushroom, Gorgonzola Pizza (Without Tomato Sauce)
Dinner, Pizza, VegetarianThis unique pizza is smothered in pesto and topped with gorgonzola cheese, Portobello mushrooms and chopped walnuts with the most amazing sesame seed crust, all baked to golden perfection. It is a copycat version of the “Shear Delight” from Asheville Brewing Company that happens to be one of my favorite […]
Southern Style Mustard Greens with Crispy Bacon
SidesIf you are looking for Southern style mustard greens that are bright and tangy, a tad sweet, and perfectly tender, this is your recipe! Oh the salty bacon, the vinegar, and that brown sugar. These greens are packed full of flavor and as Southern as can be (and I’m a […]
French Onion Soup
Dinner, SoupsWho doesn’t love a steaming hot bowl of French onion soup smothered in bubbly, golden cheese on a crusty baguette? I seem to be using this word a lot lately, but this must actually be the COZIEST. It is the perfect meal for a snow day, and we actually had […]
Instant Pot Thai Green Curry Bowls
Chicken, DinnerThese Thai inspired green curry bowls boast all that spicy, sweet goodness you crave from a curry dish you might order out at a restaurant, but can be made quickly in the instant pot any night of the week! Start by sauteéing onion and bell pepper right in the instant […]
Homemade Sausage Gravy
Breakfast, SpreadsTastes Just Like Christmas Morning Every Christmas morning at my house, we start with homemade biscuits and homemade sausage gravy. There may be other foods at the table that vary from year to year, but there will ALWAYS be biscuits and sausage gravy. To me, nothing says home, family, and […]