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8 Delicious Shrimp Recipes

Is there a wrong way to make shrimp?  I can’t think of a single one.  I was introduced to shrimp as a young child while visiting my aunt and uncle in Ocean Springs, MS.  I always looked forward to our yearly trip there because I knew one night while View Post

10 Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a different kind of sweet to make for friends and family this Valentine’s Day?  If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual cupcakes, candy, and chocolate-covered strawberries, consider making one of these sweet treats made from View Post

Pork Steak and Hidden Valley Potatoes

One good thing about being off work all summer is that I have time to cook like I really want to.  During the week, E.B. and I eat with my parents a few nights and we order pizza one night during the week, so I look forward to the weekends when View Post

Home-Ec Easy Pizza Recipe

Back when I was in junior high school, we basically had four choices when it came to class electives.  Band (tried that and it didn’t stick), Art (I am sooo not artsy), Industrial Arts (which was basically a fancy name for “shop”, and none of the View Post

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T-fal OptiGrill Review

If anyone knows me well, they know that cooking is not my strong point.  I can bake all day long, but when it comes to cooking meals, I’m all about quick and easy.  I’m getting better, but I always welcome any help in this area I can get.  That’s why View Post

Best Pancakes Ever- My Mama’s Recipe

When I was growing up, I looked forward to weekends because that was when my mama would make my favorite breakfast food ever; pancakes.  She made them from scratch and they were so delicious that I’m forever ruined.  No other pancakes taste View Post

New Years Day Food

To some, this might be called traditional New Years Day food, which is supposed to bring good luck.     Black-eyed peas Cornbread Cabbage Hog jowl But here in the South, this is just “soul food”.  This particular View Post

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Best Taco Soup Recipe Ever- Easy and Quick Dinner Idea

Best taco soup recipe ever!  OK. I’m kidding.  This is totally like every other taco soup recipe you see on the internet, but man, is it good! That's why I call it the best taco soup recipe ever!  I have made 2 huge pots of this so far in the past View Post

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