Food connects us to memories as strongly as it creates them. These chocolate sugar cookies (spiced up with some optional cinnamon and cayenne) whisked me back to childhood.
Read MoreFall just calls for all things cozy and comforting. This is the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee and a good book. Not too bad with tea in the afternoon either. It keeps beautifully in the freezer, but that will never happen because it will be gone in a snap.
Read MoreCream scones with lemon glaze…coffee has never been happier. You will be pretty happy too!
Read MoreSummer fruit goodness! Crumbles make the loveliest dessert or surprise everyone on a lazy weekend morning with a cozy bowl topped with yogurt or whipped cream. This dish has a wow factor with no effort.
Read MoreA little bit sweet, a little bit tangy, a whole lotta crunch and bacon….so basically the best salad or side dish ever.
Read MoreClassic. Southern. Simple. Pimento Cheese is the perfect bring-a-long to a gathering and a go to in the fridge. A satisfying snack with veggies or crackers. Fantastic topper for burgers and eggs. And a coveted lunchbox sandwich. The best part…super quick to make and keeps well (though it won’t last).
Read MoreNothing I like better than an unexpected veggie side dish, vibrantly flavored but a snap to make! Bags of cauliflower rice make this effortless and I promise you will struggle not to gobble it all up.
Read MoreCreamy, delicious comfort food but brightened up a bit. This warm bowl of chicken chili is always perfect for a family dinner or to bring to a gathering.
Read MoreTis the season for ALL the cookies. Cookies to share. Cookies to leave out for Santa. Cookies to enjoy with a cup of tea, hot apple cider, or a tall glass of milk. Some spicy, some fudgy, but all just the best in Christmas traditions.
Read More“Let us give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8-9 Thanksgiving is a time to cook all the things and gather at the table. Here are a few of my must haves!
Read MoreComfort food reminds us of good seasons and tastes like love. It’s also almost always easy to make. This one skillet family feast is easy to make, easy to clean up, and oh so satisfying.
Read MoreAll the Fall Vibes in a few delicious bites!
Read MoreTangy, flavor-filled, crispy and juicy fried chicken is what dreams are made of!
Read MoreLook no further. Miss Ruth’s Corn salsa is the best thing ever!
Read MoreWhen I married my southern hubby, cornbread became more of a staple and less of a “oh you made cornbread” moment. There are thousands of cornbread recipes out there...many that I have made and love...but, this is the one I was taught to make by my Grammy in her Wagner cast iron skillet (Oh I miss that skillet!!). The best part, her cornbread is straightforward so the perfect base for me to add all sorts of stuff (fruit, cheese, herbs, aromatics, veggies, etc) to fancy it up.
Read MoreSnake Handler is one of my favorite brews from Birmingham local Good People Brewing Co. I hope you enjoy this amazing brisket! It didn’t last long in the Bevil household…
Read MoreMy mom and grammy called this mandel bread, but I always heard mongrel bread which always caused snorts of laughter around the table. Whatever you want to call it, this is a cup of coffee’s and a lazy morning’s best friend. This is a terrific recipe to make with your kids. I still remember shaping the dough and getting flour everywhere! There are many versions of this recipe, but here is the one I grew up with (we didn’t add chocolate chips but an easy add if desired).
Read MoreMy son loves gyros and these lamb meatballs are the best substitute for traditional gyro meat (I don’t have a vertical spit. Who does?).
I smash the meatballs on pita bread that has been spread with hummus and tzatziki sauce. Some mixed greens and even pickled onions if I have them on hand.
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