One of the first things to grow in early spring is wild onions and garlic. Wild onions are a delicacy among the tribes in Oklahoma, and their fresh leek-like taste goes great in scrambled eggs. I've got quite a bit of wild onion and garlic growing in my backyard. I haven't been brave enough to… Continue reading French Onion Potatoes
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Cajun Caviar
When I was a kid, my mom, Grandma and I would go to this big event in my hometown known as Christmas Magic. It was kind of like a bazaar or indoor market for all things Christmas. You could buy Christmas decor, Christmas presents, and stocking stuffers. Every year, you could expect to see the… Continue reading Cajun Caviar
Black Bean and Rice Soup
Better hurry up and make a bunch of soups while you still can, winter is almost over. At least, in Oklahoma, it's almost over. Our winter typically ends around the end of February. By the time March rolls around, we're in tornado/storm season. We've had tornado outbreaks as early as March 12 since I've lived… Continue reading Black Bean and Rice Soup
Vegetarian Fajita Salad
I'm trying to get back into the habit of incorporating more vegetarian/vegan meals into my diet. I did this a few years ago, but somehow got off track. It's a great way to save some money (especially during this time of heightened food/protein prices) and to dabble in the vegetarian/vegan world without being fully immersed.… Continue reading Vegetarian Fajita Salad
Slow Cooker Ham and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
If I ever ran for public office, I'd run on one position and one position only: make breakfast casserole a year-round thing. Why is it that we only eat it around the holidays? That's a travesty, in my opinion. I make breakfast casseroles throughout the year. I like them because my husband and I can… Continue reading Slow Cooker Ham and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Fully Loaded Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Love it or hate it, green bean casserole is a polarizing side dish. I'm in the "love it" camp. I love everything about it: the creamy mushroom soup, the salty canned green beans, the crispy French-fried onions. I get why green bean casserole gets a bad rap, though. It is a bunch of less-than-stellar ingredients… Continue reading Fully Loaded Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Secret Ingredient Smothered Pork Chops
You ever run across a recipe in an old cookbook and think, "there's no way that could work"? This happens to me A LOT. I've found Velveeta made into fudge (no way that could work!) and 'impossible' cakes made without eggs (how could that work??). But sometimes, just sometimes, it actually DOES work. This recipe… Continue reading Secret Ingredient Smothered Pork Chops
Hoagie Pasta Salad
I'm obsessed with that viral "grinder" salad on TikTok. It's tangy and sour and all the things I love about a good salad/slaw. The sandwich itself is also amazing, but I'm most obsessed with the salad part of it. Using that inspiration, I set out to make a pasta salad version of that viral recipe.… Continue reading Hoagie Pasta Salad
Schnitzel Beans
Texas has a rich history that many don't know about. Growing up in Texas, you learn all about the Alamo, San Jacinto and Stephen F. Austin. But there's another piece of history that's a big part of Texas' formation: the great German migration. In the 1830's, German migration to Texas was spearheaded by a German… Continue reading Schnitzel Beans
Fried Okra Salad
Most of my family moved north to Montana several years ago. It started with my aunt, who works up there. After that, my grandma followed. Then my uncle moved up there. Then my parents moved up there. Montana has its perks, but good food is NOT one of them. Don't ever try to order a… Continue reading Fried Okra Salad
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