• Slow Cooker Chicken Chorizo Gumbo

    If you are looking for a tasty gumbo recipe to enjoy using chicken, try this Slow Cooker Chicken Chorizo Gumbo this week! Gumbo is one of my favorite meals to make for my family. I love that you can get creative with gumbo recipes! Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is my go to recipe for sausage…

  • Traditional Potato Salad (Easy Southern Side Dish)

    There’s something special about a bowl of homemade traditional potato salad sitting on the table at a family gathering. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, planning a picnic, or serving Sunday dinner, this classic potato salad recipe is always a welcome addition. Made with tender potatoes, crisp celery, onions, and a creamy…

  • Rib Rub

    The secret to good ribs is the rib rub! Learn how to make this simple rib rub for your rack of ribs. There are lots of different ways to enjoy ribs. Most folks prefer them smoked low and slow in a barbecue pit, but there’s no wrong way to to enjoy them! Ribs can also…

  • Shrimp, Turkey and Sausage Etouffee

    This Shrimp, Turkey and Sausage Etouffee recipe is an authentic and versatile Cajun dish that is easy and fun to make at home. I’ve mentioned in other recipes that part of my family’s heritage is from Cajun people of southern Louisiana. For several large family gatherings we would enjoy eating Gumbo, but our family did…

  • Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad

    Fresh Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad Recipe for Summer Meals If you’re looking for a no-fuss side dish that’s cool, crisp, and easy to throw together, this tomato, cucumber, and onion salad is about as simple and southern as it gets. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and fresh summer produce, this salad is…