Recipes

Watermelon Martini: A perfect summer cocktail!
Tasting fresh, juicy watermelon inspired me to make this watermelon cocktail. Not only is it sweet and tasty, it's nice to look at too!

Tilapia Sandwiches with Spicy Mayo
Tender tilapia sandwiches with spicy mayo make a perfect dinner for busy weeknights. You can get this one on the table in 15 minutes!

Black and White Chocolate Cookies
These rich, chocolatey cookies are loaded with dark and white chocolate chunks. They are easy to make and could satisfy any chocoholic's craving.

Layered Chicken Taco Dip
This easy chicken taco dip has all the goodness of tacos in a fun dip. Make your family happy with this dinner that feels like a party!

Easy Weekly Dinner Menu #16 - My Southern Is Showing
This week's menu features Baked Shrimp and Grits, Philly Cheese Steak Pizza, Avocado Salsa Chicken, and lots more!

Slow Cooker Lasagna with Turkey and Spinach
This recipe is written as slow cooker lasagna, but it could just as easily be made in the oven. Whichever method you choose, you will love this easy, healthy lasagna recipe!

Simple Southern Lima Beans
Let me tell you what makes vegetables taste good: BACON. That is especially the case with lima beans. Try serving these with Baked Shrimp and Grits or Stovetop Barbecue Chicken.

Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Grits
Being from the South, I'm not sure how I only recently heard of combining shrimp and grits. I'm so glad I gave it a try because the combination is delicious! I hope you will try this recipe too.

Snickerdoodle Cocktail
Sometimes recipe development doesn't go quite as planned. I had something completely different in mind for this week's cocktail, but this sweet treat was a tasty improvisation.

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza
This Philly Cheese Steak Pizza combines two of my favorite dishes into a new comfort food classic!

Lime Icebox Pie: An easy no bake dessert.
This no-bake lime pie is perfect for warm weather. It's cool, tart and refreshing, AND you don't have to turn on the oven to make it!

Easy Weekly Dinner Menu #15 - Dusting off the Cookbooks
I looked to cookbooks this week for a few new recipe ideas. This week's menu features Pineapple Shrimp, Margarita Fajitas, Gyros Burgers, and more!