Casseroles & Comfort Foods

Easy Back to School Meal: Dino Totchos

July 23, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #BTSMealSolutions #CollectiveBias

We’re officially counting down the days until our oldest daughter heads off to her very first day of pre-kindergarten, and my mind has been racing non-stop making preparations for the busy back to school season! We’ve been working our way through school supply lists, labeling clothing and accessories, planning out our teacher gifts and stocking our refrigerator and pantry with all of the staples we’ll need to make it through the upcoming few weeks. Going to big-kid school can build up quite the appetite, so I want to make sure I’m prepared with lots of simple and easy meal and snack time solutions that’ll keep my little one’s tummy full and happy!

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Summer Grilling: Fresh Veggie & Brat Kabobs

June 15, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Summer Grilling at Publix. The opinions and text are all mine.

Aside from being able to take trips down to the beach or finding a pool to splash in, sometimes I think there aren’t too many redeeming qualities to the heat and humidity we experience here in south Alabama. The hot, sticky air that hits you in the face when you open the door to step outside often feels like it sucks the wind right out of you, and it’s the perfect kind of weather for mosquitoes to come out and play. Just when I start to turn into a grump about the heat, I smell the aroma of the grill that my husband just fired up and I’m quickly reminded of one of the biggest reasons that I really do love the summertime!

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Cajun Seared Scallops

May 22, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be sharing a recipe for Cajun Seared Scallops, I would’ve thought you had absolutely lost your mind. To tell you the truth, I’ve never been a seafood lover. Getting over the smell of fresh seafood has been a lifelong struggle for me. (Every time I catch a whiff I think someone just opened a can of cat food.) But with a little bit of gentle encouragement from my husband, I’ve turned things around just a tad.

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Slow Cooker Venison Pot Roast

May 20, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Even though it’s technically still spring, this 90 degree weather we’re having is giving us every indication that this summer is going to be a scorcher. When it’s hot outside, turning on my oven is one of the last things I want to do. I love to utilize my crock pot as much as I can during the warmer months, and last week I pulled out one of my favorite comfort food recipes – Slow Cooker Venison Pot Roast – and threw all of the ingredients into the pot to simmer to perfection just in time for supper!

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Sweet Cheddar Cheese Muffins – A Jim ‘N Nick’s Copycat Recipe

April 2, 2019 by Laura Tucker 4 Comments

I’ll never forget the first time I had a Jim ‘N Nicks cheddar biscuit. It’s not that often that I can so easily recall where I was and what I was doing when I try a new food, so the fact that it made this sort of lasting impression on me is a true testament to how good their cheddar biscuits really are.

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Game Day Air Fryer Spicy BBQ Meatball Subs + GIVEAWAY!

January 11, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

I received compensation in exchange for my honest review, All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I only promote what I truly love!

With the ringing in of a new year, we’re kicking off 2019 on an exciting note with lots of BIG bowl games ahead! It’s no secret that football in the south is bigger than big, so preparing simple game day meals with big flavor is always in my game plan this time of year. While we’re anxiously awaiting the ultimate showdown during the Big Game, I’ve been busy whipping up some game day dishes that will score major points with my own home team.

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Cajun Dirty Rice

January 2, 2019 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

Let’s talk a bit about Cajun food, shall we? Over the last few years, I’ve really taken a liking to Cajun inspired foods. The blends of spices and the deeply rooted heritage woven into the recipes marries together to make some pretty interesting foods, and I am a huge fan of the creole flavor goodness! As my interest in the cuisine has grown, I hasn’t taken me long at all to realize that dirty rice is a staple dish in the Cajun culture, and it comes with good reason!

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Cranberry Pepper Jelly Sticky Wings + Simple Holiday Planning Hack

December 7, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

I received compensation in exchange for my honest review. However, all opinions expressed are completely my own. I only promote what I truly love!

Have you ever gotten an idea that sparked another idea, that quickly sparked a third idea and just continued to grow from there? It’s not at all unusual for me to fall down a rabbit hole of ideas when I’m putting together my shopping list each week. With the holidays in full swing, I’ve been busy planning out the meals we’ll be sharing around our table with family members traveling in from Tennessee. Every time I’m hosting people in my house, be it family members or friends, I always want to be certain I’ve got two things covered: good eats & sweet treats!

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Cheesy Pumpkin & Chicken Taco Bake

November 19, 2018 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

This recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin & Chicken Taco Bake is sponsored by Rico’s. All thoughts and opinions expressed are completely my own.

Earlier last week, I had an overwhelming desire to break out the Christmas decorations, blast my favorite holiday station on the radio and trim up the tree with all the bells and whistles. This was quite unusual for me, because I’ve always been one to stick to my guns about not decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving is over. No shame at all if that’s your thing! I just really love Fall decor and all things pumpkin-y, so I savor it for as long as I possibly can!

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Spicy BLT Pizza with Sargento Shreds

October 18, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento® for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.

As far as food goes, there are few things more comforting to me than a fresh, homemade pizza loaded with your favorite toppings. When my husband and I were in college, we both worked together at a pizza chain to help pay for our engagement rings and wedding expenses. I didn’t work there long enough to move on to the “make line” where we actually got to assemble the pizzas for customers, but I did learn a few techniques about what goes into making a pizza really great. My husband, on the other hand, stayed until he graduated from college. He became an assistant manager and was a boss at making the best pizza and calzones I do believe I’ve ever tasted. Aside from the heart that goes into making a pizza from scratch, the one ingredient that ties it all together and makes it so comforting is definitely the cheese – no doubt about it!

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