Baked beans may seem like a benign summer side dish, but the recipe's roots go back a long way. Baked beans are known to have been prepared as part of Native American cuisine. Once English colonists settled in America, they adopted and adapted the recipe. The version you eat out of a can of beans… Continue reading Sweet Skillet Unbaked Beans
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Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas
If you're an avid cookbook collector like me, you will run across a recipe that will make you do a double take every so often. Whether that's a peanut butter and onion sandwich (a recipe I have actually spotted in a vintage cookbook) or a baked chicken recipe that is named after a First Lady,… Continue reading Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas
Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Zucchini
I've been up since about 2:45 this morning. What have I been doing in the 3ish hours I've been up? Freaking myself out by watching old episodes of Unsolved Mysteries. I remember watching this show as a kid with my mom and scaring myself to death. Once, there was an episode about a man spontaneously… Continue reading Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Zucchini
Summer Squash Pesto Bake
Fall has officially arrived in Oklahoma. A quick step outside early this morning and you'll be greeted with a crisp, cool 60 degrees. The veil of humidity has lifted. The cicadas have stopped their incessant chirping. The sun hasn't been seen for days. The leaves are starting to turn a light orange before they darken… Continue reading Summer Squash Pesto Bake
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
I took a risk over the weekend in the kitchen, and almost took the loss. It's not everyday I try something completely out of my comfort zone. I won't try to make my own pasta. I don't want to grind and stuff homemade sausage. Don't ask me to make a souffle, clafoutis, or creme brulee.… Continue reading Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Baked Mushroom Chicken & Rice
Mondays. Ugh, Mondays. Like an itch you just can't shake, Mondays always hang over you. You know they're coming, you know they'll never go away, and yet every week by Friday you forget their existence. And then BAM! Sunday night rolls around and Monday is coming for you. I slept horribly last night, waking up… Continue reading Baked Mushroom Chicken & Rice
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini
Alright, y'all. My obsession with chicken parmesan has hit a new level. I'm completely in love with the combination of crispy chicken, marinara, and cheese. I though I had made just about every recipe ever for chicken parmesan...but then I think of something new. This is one of those times. I really wanted to stuff… Continue reading Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini
Honey BBQ Chicken Wraps
One of the hardest things about eating better is that starving feeling you get in between meals. Usually right before I have my "lunch" (since I work nights, my lunch is usually at 6:30 or 7 in the morning) I get this overwhelming feeling to eat something. Anything. Lay a pile of dirt in front… Continue reading Honey BBQ Chicken Wraps
Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie
One of the best parts of the holidays is all the leftovers. You can eat for days on turkey, stuffing and potatoes. I've always held the cold turkey & mayonnaise sandwich near and dear to my heart. My mom is good at transforming leftovers. One of my fondest childhood foods was what she called "potato… Continue reading Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
The past few days we've been running non-stop stories coming out of Houston and the devastating flooding. The video has just been heartbreaking. I think natural disasters like this one really tug more at Oklahomans hearts. We've seen our fair share of disasters. Tornadoes, epic ice storms, and did I mention tornadoes? It reminds me… Continue reading Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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