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Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Loaded Baked Potatoes

November 17, 2016 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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There’s an unwritten rule here in the South that says it’s not really Thanksgiving until you’ve had more than your fair share of multiple kinds of casserole during Thanksgiving dinner. You’ve got your sweet potato casserole, cornbread casserole, broccoli casserole, and the coveted green bean casserole. Casserole is certainly king in the Southern states, and it’s part of the reason why I’m SO cheerful during this holiday season. Seriously! I’m not even going to lie, y’all. When I count all of the things I’m thankful for, I count casserole twice. It’s so darn good. 😉

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Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe

November 16, 2016 by Laura Tucker 3 Comments

Have you ever had a surplus of something in your fridge and you were left wracking your brain trying to figure out WHAT in the world you were going to do with it? Last week we had a church function where we were to bring salad and all of the fixings to feed a large crowd. I purchased a few heads of lettuce and my mother in law purchased several big packages of spinach. We actually wound up with a good bit more food than we needed, so we were left with all of the spinach to take home.

I feel like I’ve been up to my ears in salad here lately because of this spinach surplus. I’ve been eating spinach salad for a few days now, so I’m definitely ready to move on. Since spinach has a pretty short shelf life, I knew I needed to get busy finding other ways to incorporate it into our meals.

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Spicy Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

November 10, 2016 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

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I’ve been making big plans, y’all. I’ve been daydreaming and taking notes about ALL of the delicious foods that are going to make an appearance on our Thanksgiving dinner table this year, and I seriously cannot wait! There are certain Thanksgiving foods here in the South that you just don’t pass up on. You’ve got your deviled eggs, your casseroles of every flavor, your buttered roll or biscuit, and your slice of sweet potato pie to polish everything off. This year we’ll have those traditional foods aplenty, but in my true foodie nature, you know I’ve got to pack in a little heat somewhere. I crave spicy all the time, and Thanksgiving is no exception!

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Cookies for Santa (A Gift in a Jar) + Free Printable

November 8, 2016 by Laura Tucker 3 Comments

There’s just something so magical about the holidays to me. From the food, festivities, and family gatherings to the holly jolliness of children anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus, it’s a spectacular time of year that’s unlike anything else. As families gather together to celebrate the season, old family traditions that have been passed down year after year are brought back to life. Every family has their own traditions that they love to carry on, and one of our favorite traditions is to spend time together making a special batch of cookies for ol’ St. Nicholas to nibble on when he makes his special delivery at our house.

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Banana Nut Cranberry Cookies

November 5, 2016 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

I really wish we lived in a world where the calendar was full of Novembers. It’s my absolute favorite month of them all. The weather is perfect, the family gathers together to celebrate Thanksgiving, and all of the delicious foods that are prepared this month are amongst some of my all-time favorite foods in the entire universe.

This month is also special to me because it’s the month that I love to break out the recipe for my delicious Cranberry Banana Nut Bread. I made my first batch a few years ago when I was hosting Thanksgiving at my house. It was a little something that everyone could nibble on all throughout the day, and it could be warmed up with a slab of butter and eaten for breakfast. I remember the heavenly smell that filled my home while it was baking to perfection in my oven. As much as I love to bake pumpkin-y things during the Thanksgiving season, these are a really nice break from all of the pumpkin spice.

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White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Cannoli Cups

November 1, 2016 by Laura Tucker 7 Comments

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With the weather finally cooling off a little here in Alabama, I’ve been daydreaming of all of the wonderful holiday treats that I want to make this year. Once I feel that cool air come in, I grab my fuzzy socks, curl up in a blanket, pour myself a cup of my beloved coffee, take out my trusty notepad and pen and get busy jotting down all of the ideas I have for our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

This time of year is always so busy for us. It seems like once Halloween has come and gone, our calendar immediately starts filling up with events, holiday parties and functions. I take menu planning for the holidays very seriously, and I always try to incorporate something new on the dessert table…no matter what holiday it is!

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

October 19, 2016 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

I’ve had a serious hankerin’ here lately, y’all. I’ve been having these super fierce cravings for something sweet, but I just couldn’t put my finger on exactly what it was. I knew I wanted something chocolate-y, but not too chocolate-y. I knew I wanted to bake something, but I didn’t want any sort of cake. I probably wanted something pumpkin-y (because I always want something pumpkin-y,) but I didn’t want to go overboard with the pumpkin. I also wanted something sugary and cinnamon-y. Basically, I want all the things. That’s nothing unusual, by the way!

So what in the world is a woman to do when she’s got a hankerin’ like that?

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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

October 17, 2016 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

The leaves are falling on the ground here in my neck of the woods, and the temps are starting to cool off nicely in the afternoon. Cold weather is coming, y’all! I can feel it! It won’t be long and we’ll officially break out the jackets, boots and long sleeves and bask in all of Autumn’s glory. I. Can’t. Wait!

And with the coming cooler weather, it’s time to start breaking out the slow cooker and start dusting off those recipes for soups, stews and chili! Mmm, I could eat that sort of thing all year long! (I can’t even tell a lie, y’all. I DO eat it all year long!)

So with zero hesitation, I broke out my slow cooker and decided that we were definitely having some taco soup for supper. It’s such an easy meal to throw together, and it’s so delicious and soothing on a cold winter day! My family typically uses ground beef in their taco soup, but I like to use a little chicken in mine every now and then. It’s SO good!

Here’s a copy of my recipe for you to save. As far as the ingredients go, you can get as creative as you like! We love to use chick peas in addition to chili or kidney beans from time to time because of their amazing health benefits, but feel free to use whatever sort of bean that you like!

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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: Soup

Author: Southern Made Simple

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
1 15 oz can of corn drained
1 15 oz can red kidney beans
1 15 oz can of chick peas or your other favorite bean - drained
2 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes
1 small onion - diced
1 packet of taco seasoning
Optional taco soup toppings: Tortilla chips sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro etc

Instructions

Combine all ingredients (except taco soup toppings) in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
With 30 minutes cook time left remaining, remove chicken breasts and shred with a fork. Return to slow cooker and let simmer.
Serve with your favorite toppings

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Another great thing about this dish is that it freezes really well. If you have a good bit of leftovers, store it in a freezable container and just pull it out and thaw the next time you’re ready for it!

Do you have any other yummy soup or stew recipes that you love to eat during this time of year? I’m always on the hunt for a new soup to try! Leave a comment and share the love!

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

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

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients

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Tried this recipe?

Tag me on Instagram: @SouthernMadeSimple or use the hashtag #SouthernMadeSimple and share your love of southern cuisine!

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