It's a classic side dish and Southern staple, but it has been disappearing from potlucks for decades. Bring back the retro bean salad with this simple recipe! #recipe #foodie #foodblog #blogger #tasty
Author: Colleen
I'm a photojournalist for a local television station in OKC and love to cook (obviously). I'm four years removed from college (BA in Mass Communication) and I'm just trying to guide through my mid-twenties with a relative ease. We'll see how this goes!
Meatball Chili Mac
Sometimes, you just need a little meatball in your life. All of the world's problems can be solved by meatballs. Spaghetti and meatballs. Swedish meatballs. Meatball subs. It's the ultimate comfort food and the best thing to turn a bad day into a good one. Whenever I'm feeling down, I'll turn to something with meatballs.… Continue reading Meatball Chili Mac
Fully Loaded Cucumber Sandwich
I should dedicate this week to one of my oldest and best friends, Bethany, I suppose. Yesterday I shared our affinity for crab rangoon. Today, I'm sharing our mutual love and adoration for the Italian BMT. When we were in high school, there were very few options for off-campus lunch in our small town of… Continue reading Fully Loaded Cucumber Sandwich
Crab Rangoon Casserole
There's one food I'll always cherish, no matter what: crab rangoon. I remember my best friend and I loading up on crab rangoon at our favorite Chinese restaurant when we were in high school and college. It was always our favorite part of the buffet, and we would savor every last creamy bite. My best… Continue reading Crab Rangoon Casserole
Macaroni Tuna Salad
If there's one thing I love about working normal human hours, it's sitting down to have a nice lunch. When I worked from 2-10:30pm everyday, I would run home after volunteering with my local Meals on Wheels chapter and scarf down lunch really quick before changing for work. Now, I get to pack my lunch… Continue reading Macaroni Tuna Salad
Sweet & Spicy Chili Noodles
I love experimenting with my husband's lunches. I don't mean I'm concocting some kind of weird things to put in his lunches like worms and dirt. I like to mix it up between the things he really likes, while occasionally slipping in something new for him to try. He likes a specific flavors and textures,… Continue reading Sweet & Spicy Chili Noodles
Jerk Salmon Salad
If it's not from the sea, it ain't for me. At least, that should be my catchphrase right now. I've been on a total seafood binge lately. Everything from canned tuna to shrimp to scallops is on my radar right now. Seafood has always seemed really expensive to me, but now that EVERY protein is… Continue reading Jerk Salmon Salad
Savory Crawfish Cornbread
Happy Fat Tuesday, y'all. Mardi Gras is here and I'm celebrating like an honorary Cajun, despite living smack-dab in the middle of Oklahoma. I have family from Alexandria and my aunt used to live in Monroe, and my heart and soul belong to Louisiana. It's one of my most favorite places in the world because… Continue reading Savory Crawfish Cornbread
Greek Tortellini Salad
Is there a pasta shortage I don't know about? I know there are supply chain issues on just about everything right now, but pasta?! When I live in the farm belt of the Midwest??? Seriously, my pasta aisle has been wiped clean for about a month now. The only thing that remains is the boxed… Continue reading Greek Tortellini Salad
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
There's nothing like a good shepherd's pie for dinner. I've made a dozen different versions and they are all better than the last. Shepherd's pie dates back for centuries, but it didn't get its name until the mid 1850's. Most shepherd's pies use ground beef or lamb which simmer in a thick, dark gravy with… Continue reading Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
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