My husband and I love to travel. We run off to Europe as frequently as we can. But the very first thing we do when we get back is always the same: go out for a Mexican dinner. However, on our last trip coming back from Europe, we decided to stay in and make one […]
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Fall just begs for hearty meals that make you feel warm inside. Even better if they take almost no effort. That’s why I love these easy ranch slow cooker pork chops so much. You can prepare them quickly and come back to a fabulous meal. This pork chops recipe is straightforward, and many of the
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I have always been afraid of making bread. It’s such a precise equation, and if you mess up, well, the whole thing literally falls flat. I’ve had a few too many experiences that went badly, but I’ve finally found a quick no knead bread recipe that seems impossible to mess up! As a bonus: it
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A few years ago, I encountered a tasty treat unlike anything I had ever tried before–fire and ice pickles. Despite the evocative name, these are really just sweet and spicy pickles (not hot, just spicy). After years of searching, I finally discovered a sweet and spicy pickle recipe that matched the flavors I remembered. In
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Growing up in the South, my diet was—as one might imagine—a lot of Southern food. There was barbecue, grits, tomato sandwiches, and the occasional grilled chicken thrown in for good measure. The furthest away we ventured when it came to food was usually Tex-Mex. When I moved to New York for college and discovered our
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ chicken is one of the most perfect foods. Like Southern tomato sandwiches and banana pudding, this Hawaiian chicken recipe is the thing to have in the summer. The umami of soy sauce combined with the sweetness of fresh pineapple and brown sugar strikes just the right balance of flavors. But why should
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Old fashioned banana pudding is an integral part of summer in the South. Just like tomato sandwiches, watermelon, barbecue, and pickles it is a summer staple. When I sat down to write this, I couldn’t decide whether to write about my memories eating southern banana pudding at family reunions in East Texas or in my
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Growing up, my grandmother had a garden, and as the littlest one around, it was my job to help however I was told. Whether it was shelling peas, getting itchy from picking okra, or deciding when the tomatoes had reached the peak of ripeness, it was up to me to bring in the goods. Back
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It’s summer, and nothing is more summery than outdoor barbecues. Friends, family, good food, and a pool—if you’re really lucky. Of course, the food is the most important part. Burgers are a given, and if I’m feeling really fancy, I may make some pulled pork. Potato salad is always a crowd-pleaser, though I sometimes replace
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I love French fries. Love. But the sad reality is that the calories of anything fried add up very quickly. But even if you’re on a diet (I’m still hanging on to my New Year’s resolution), you can find ways to indulge in the things you love. And that’s where baked rosemary garlic fries come
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