First, we want to thank those in our nation's Military that gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend us and a thank you to those that continue to serve. With Memorial Day Weekend here, the unofficial start to Summer, we celebrate the freedom given to us, and we do that most often with remembrance and fellowship … Continue reading Southern Tater Salad
Canned veggies can get a bum rap, but they really can be a lifesaver in this hectic life. It can be easy to decide what you want for supper, most nights, but what to go with it can be the tricky part too. This is a go-to side for any meal, and the bacon!! Oh … Continue reading Honey Glazed Corn and Carrots with Bacon!
I was going to title this Melody's Chicken Salad and in my mind that is exactly what it is. My daughter adores chicken or turkey ( a Thanksgiving leftover staple) salad with grapes. I like it with the grapes ... I also like to kick in a few Granny Smith Apples from time to time … Continue reading Chicken Salad with Grapes
A Caprese Salad is a dish near and dear to my heart. It contains fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Three of my favorite things...yes, I sang that. If you don't know why... I don't know if we can be friends. I have seen this recipe on social media and it looks so good. Its almost always … Continue reading Caprese Portobello Mushrooms
To say we are experimental with potato salad would be an understatement. We've tried so many varieties, and we haven't found one we dislike yet. Hubbyman loves the Sour Cream and Chives with Bacon that I made today... I mean, what's not to love? Bacon, Potatoes, Chives, Sour Cream? It's a no-brainer!! Did I mention … Continue reading Sour Cream and Chives Potato Salad with Bacon
Southern Style Green Beans should be labeled as: Addictive, Flavorful bundles of pure blessedness! May seem over the top a bit, but its so true. Leave it to us to take something as healthy as a green bean and turn it into something, well, not as healthy! But hey, it's still better than eating a pound … Continue reading Southern Style Green Beans
Southern Potato Salad, or Yellow Potato Salad, has a very distinct flavor... it's the mustard. Without the mustard you don't get that color or that flavor... it's the only potato salad that I like., but I am not knocking the other kinds out there in the big world... this just happens to be what was … Continue reading Southern Potato Salad
Have you ever wanted a taste of Summer in the Winter? I love comfort foods, but every now and again, I need that cold bite of a Summer classic. I love chicken salad anyway I can get it... Sweet, BBQ ( yup BBQ), Mexican ( oh, that's coming.. just wait) and this one... DILL.. I … Continue reading Dill Chicken Salad
This potato dish has been around for decades. It is most commonly known as Mormon Funeral Potatoes. It is a dish served most often by the elder Mormon women after funeral services. It has been changed and added to by many since it's first trip to the dining room table. This version is close to … Continue reading Fellowship Potatoes
I have a confession, I am addicted to olives. All olives. I do not think I have met an olive that I haven't loved. This Olive and Feta Medley is so good and you CAN buy it already made; however the price for 3 ounces runs about $4.00 and you get mostly oil. I can't live … Continue reading Olive and Feta Medley
