Buffalo-Ranch Protein Dip

Some of the easiest recipes are the best ones.  The ones that go viral.  The ones that you don’t need to write down.  A quick verbal rundown of the ingredients and process are so easy to remember, there’s no need to write it on a recipe card or print it out from the web.  I […]

Rum-Raspberry Cupcakes

It’s NATIONAL RUM DAY, y’all! Here’s a short and sweet post to share a great rum recipe. So grab your cocktails and have some dessert, too! The made-from-scratch sauce made from fresh raspberries and the light whipped cream frosting take these delicious rum cupcakes to the next level. Let me know if you try it!

Buffalo-Ranch Pasta Salad

Ask me to name an all-American food and Buffalo Wings will go at the top of the list. Truly, ifyou’re feeling hungry and patriotic, you can’t go wrong with wings. It’s claimed that buffalowings originated at the Anchor Bar in – you guessed it – Buffalo, New York. With some of ourbest friends in said […]

Chicken Riggies

***This recipe was originally published in the Desoto Time Tribune in July 2022. I’m republishing on my website to add to the recipe index!*** Today we left the Adirondack Mountains of New York and headed back to Mississippi. As we packed up the last suitcase, my son told me how sad he was to leave. […]

Classic Bruschetta

***This recipe was originally published in the Desoto Times Tribune in July 2022. Re-sharing for a permanent spot on my recipes page!*** So, I’m at the tail end of a wonderful trip with my family to the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York.  My husband grew up in Rochester and spent childhood summers in the […]

Buffalo-Ranch Pasta Salad

Ask me to name an all-American food and Buffalo Wings will go at the top of the list.  Truly, if you’re feeling hungry and patriotic, you can’t go wrong with wings.  It’s claimed that buffalo wings originated at the Anchor Bar in – you guessed it – Buffalo, New York.  With some of our best […]

Simply Delicious Strawberry Shortcake

***Re-post – originally written in June 2022. If summer teaches us anything, perhaps it’s the practice of slowing down and making time for the things and people we love.  As a mom, it happens naturally.  Kids are out of school and they’re always home.   Yes, we still work.  But we find time for pool days, […]

Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Bites

Happy grilling season, Mississippi!  I can’t think of a better place to begin the summer than Desoto County – magnolias blooming and all.  School is OUT, the pools are about to open and it’s a great time to head to the lake or have a poolside barbecue.  My husband and I are planning to burn […]

Patriotic Berry Trifles

Happy Memorial Day! This post was originally published in July of 2022. I hope you enjoy the summer and all the delicious dishes you can make! As we prepare for our 4th of July plans, many of us will be menu planning.  And no Independence Day table would be complete without a show-stopping patriotic dessert.  […]