Appetizers

Spicy Smoked Sausage & Pineapple Salsa Nachos

July 24, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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You know what’s totally throwing off my groove at the moment? All of this back-to-school buzz that’s been piercing my ear lately. I mean, didn’t summer just get here? Why do we have to start thinking about getting back into the school time routine already? I need it to be summer ALL of the time! I’m just going to sit over here and cling to every little heavenly piece of summer I can get my hands on and savor it…and I’m starting with a gigantic plate of these Spicy Smoked Sausage Nachos with fresh Pineapple Salsa on top!

Go ahead and put those sun shades on and pull up a lawn chair, you’re going to want to sit back and bask in all of this sweet and savory summertime deliciousness, guaranteed!

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Buffalo BBQ & Baked Bean Bacon Cups

June 20, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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This recipe for Buffalo BBQ Baked Bean Bacon Cups is the perfect appetizer to serve at your next outdoor barbecue shindig, and it’s made even greater with Frank’s RedHot Buffalo, which is perfect for Summer. Check out their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich recipe and visit their site for inspiration.

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I decided it was time to step up my BBQ game and come up with a fun and flavorful dish that’s sure to be the star of any backyard barbecue party! There are few foods on this planet that make my mouth want to jump right off my face and give myself a big ol’ kiss like barbecue does. I love it any and every kind of way. You just can’t go wrong with it! Just to give you an idea of how much I love it – I served it at my own wedding 5 years ago. It’s safe to say I’m a big fan, y’all. BIG fan!

So when it comes to playing around in the kitchen and coming up with a new way to use it, you know I’m ready to get down and get my grub on!

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Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries Recipe + Balanced Meal Idea for Busy Weeknights

May 30, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

It seems like the month of May is always one of the busiest times of the year. Schools are closing for the summer, graduation ceremonies are taking place, wedding season kicks it into high gear, little league games are coming to an end and parents are trying desperately to transition their schedules from kids being at school to kids being at home. No matter what the situation is, you may find yourself in a frenzy at one point or another, trying to balance work, school events, extracurriculars, and herding in the family around the dinner table to enjoy a balanced meal together.

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Brown Sugar & Bacon Green Bean Bundles

March 10, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Yesterday was a day, y’all. My toddler was giving me a rough time for most of the morning. I patiently waited for the first sign of sleepiness in her eyes, and I pounced at the opportunity to put her down for a nap so I could have some me time where I wasn’t being bullied by a strong-willed almost 2 year old. That may sound bad, but yesterday I was really in the trenches, and I know ALL parents have those days.

Once she went down, I grabbed a cookbook off of my shelf and sat down and thumbed through it to unwind and get my mind off of the whirlwind of a morning I had been having. Plus, I was getting pretty hangry, so I needed a little inspiration for lunch time.

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Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes

March 8, 2017 by Laura Tucker 4 Comments

Every Sunday afternoon, my family heads across the street from our church after worship service and gathers around the dinner table at our Mema’s house. Mema cooks an incredible meal for us every week, and it’s always something so scrumptious that you daydream all week about what you’ll get to have next!

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Broccoli, Bacon and Quinoa Salad

February 25, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Here lately I’ve been doing a not-so-hot job of incorporating greens into my diet. I love veggies for the most part, but sometimes I struggle with finding creative ways to cook them. I’m not much of a raw vegetable eater at all. I often have to sort-of trick myself into eating them by hiding them in the meals that I cook. The southern culture that I’m accustomed to (and love dearly, hence the name of this blog) is notorious for frying vegetables. I’m not knocking fried veggies..heck, I LOVE them (‘sup, fried okra,) but I also realize that frying them pretty much cancels out all of the goodness in them. Hard pill to swallow, I know, but it’s true. 😉

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Easy Jalapeno Poppers

January 27, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

While I was walking down the produce aisle the other day at my local super market, I noticed that they had packaged many all of the jalapeno peppers together in containers of about 12-15 to reduce them for quick sale. My original plan was to only pick up a few fresh jalapenos for a recipe I was working on, but I was certainly not upset about getting a heap of peppers for $1! My husband and I eat jalapenos ALL the time, so I knew they’d all be put to good use. 😉

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Jalapeno Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Poppers

January 25, 2017 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

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Three cheers for the Big Game that is quickly approaching! Since watching the final playoff game the other day, there’s been so much excitement in the air in my neck of the woods! It’s been a long time since our team has made it this far, so we’re definitely going to be celebrating BIG!

So to jump right into the game time festivities, I started coming up with big plans for our big game menu. I wanted something with big flavor that would score big points with my family’s taste buds. With all of the big things going on, I actually started thinking small! Yup, our #1 pick for our game time snack spread is my mini Jalapeno Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Poppers, but don’t let their tiny appearance fool you. They’re loaded with the big time flavor that will be the real MVP of the evening!

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Smokin’ Sriracha Caramel Popcorn

January 24, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Alright you guys, it’s time to put on your favorite jersey and grab your foam finger, ‘cuz it’s time to get yourself in the zone and get ready for The Big Game! It’s no secret that I’m a huge football fan. As much as I love to watch the game on TV, my heart truly lies over on the snack bar where all of the game day food is (just being honest!)

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Game Day Grub – Buffalo Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

January 18, 2017 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

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Some people love the winter season, and some may prefer the warmer summer months or the crisp cool Fall breeze. As much as I love all of the changing seasons we have in this life, there’s only one season of the year that gets me really excited. If there’s one thing that I know to be true, it’s this:

There’s nothing in this world quite like football season! 😉

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Appetizers

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveLifeMoreFlavor #CollectiveBias

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RedHotSummer #IPTSOE #CollectiveBias

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KetchupWithFrenchs #CollectiveBias

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #DGUnitedByFootball #CollectiveBias

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