Southern Cornbread Dressing Muffins

All the comforting flavors of homemade Southern cornbread dressing, baked into individual muffins with crispy golden edges and soft, savory centers. These are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Sunday dinner when everyone wants a little extra of those crunchy edges! Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25–30 minutesServings: 12 muffins Ingredients 5 cups crumbled day-old cornbread,…

Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServings: 6–8 Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 6 tablespoons butter 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup heavy whipping cream, warmed 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (plus more to taste) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish…

Nana’s Marinated Cucumber Salad

This marinated cucumber salad is one of those simple recipes that reminds me of Nana’s kitchen. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and sweet onion soak in a tangy vinegar dressing until everything is cold, flavorful and just right. The ice cubes were Nana’s little trick for keeping the cucumbers extra crisp while the salad chilled. It’s…

Strawberry Crunch Summer Salad

Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries 2 English cucumbers, sliced into half moons ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup candied pecans or sliced almonds Honey Lemon Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of sea salt…

Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

Servings: 6 Ingredients 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes 1 English cucumber, sliced ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional) Dressing Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons olive oil Pinch of sea salt Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Garnish Tajín (optional) Extra mint leaves Instructions Combine the…

Mediterranean Chickpea Crunch Salad

Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 English cucumbers, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives ¼ cup finely diced red onion ½ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine…

Mexican Cornbread

Mexican cornbread is one of those easy sides that makes just about any comfort food dinner better. This version is soft and golden with cheddar cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, onion and red bell pepper baked right in. It has just enough sweetness to balance the savory flavors and a little kick without being overwhelmingly spicy….