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Main Course

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

Ever come across a recipe that makes you stop mid-scroll and think, “Yep, that’s dinner tonight”? This is one of those. Picture this: a juicy pork loin soaking up all the rich, tangy, sweet goodness of a pineapple-based marinade while your slow cooker hums away quietly in the background. No standing over a stove. No juggling five pots. Just you, maybe a good book (or a laundry basket—let’s be honest), and the irresistible smell of tropical comfort food wafting through the house. It’s a dish that’s got range—tender enough for a cozy Sunday dinner, bold enough for a summer party, …

Dessert

Easiest Pineapple Cake

Has anyone else noticed how crushed pineapple seems to make every dessert just a touch cozier? There’s a certain nostalgia to it—a throwback to community potlucks and church basement gatherings, when recipes made the rounds on handwritten index cards. This pineapple cake is honestly one of those bakes that has the power to win hearts at first bite. At our house, it’s practically the little black dress of cakes: always appropriate, effortlessly pretty, and guaranteed to earn compliments from even the pickiest taster (I see you, Uncle Bob!). Last summer, I whipped up this beauty for a neighborhood backyard get-together. …

Salad Side Dish

Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw

If you’ve ever wandered by a little backyard barbecue or poked around your local taco shop right as the grill is smoking, you might already know the magic I’m about to describe. There’s just something irresistible about the way sweet corn pops against the freshness of crunchy cabbage, and when you whirl it all up in a tangy, creamy dressing with a whisper of heat? Well, friends, that’s basically summer in a bowl for me. This isn’t the kind of coleslaw you grew up with at church picnics—no offense to Aunt Jan’s classic recipe! This is a lively, Mexican street …

Main Course

Cajun Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo

Let me tell you, Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo is something special in our house. Maybe it’s that creamy comfort all smothered in Alfredo, or that little pep from the Cajun seasoning (my eldest says it “tastes like cozy with a surprise”). Honestly, we stumbled on this by accident during a busy week—kids were starving after soccer practice, I had leftover chicken and a bunch of broccoli that needed saving, and somehow the Cajun spice snuck its way in. One bite and the family practically applauded. That’s saying a lot coming from this crew! It’s simple enough for a Tuesday …

Main Course

CROCK POT SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

You know those dinners that just feel like a hug? That’s what these crock pot smothered pork chops are for me. Nothing fancy, just good old-fashioned comfort — tender pork chops cooked slow all day, soaking up all that rich, savory gravy. I usually throw this together on a busy morning and forget about it till dinnertime. Then the house smells amazing, the table’s set, and everybody’s happy before we even sit down. It’s simple food, but it hits the spot every single time. Why You’re Gonna Love These (Trust Me) Let’s break it down like you’re texting your best …

Dinner Main Course

Easy Taco Pizza

Let me just say, there are some evenings when I wish dinnertime was as easy as ordering a pizza…but still felt homemade and warm and got everyone at the table actually smiling (and maybe even talking to each other for five minutes). You know the type—someone’s craving something with heat, someone else just wants a cheese pizza, and meanwhile I’m over here just hoping whatever I make feels like a big cozy hug on a busy weeknight. That’s exactly the moment when this Easy Taco Pizza steps up, and I promise, it delivers. I’ve made some version of this since …

Dessert

Homemade Pie Crust

If you’ve spent any time fussing with tough, bland, or just sad pie crusts (hand raised over here!), you’re not alone. For years, I treated pie crust like it was some secret passed down from the pie gods—something only “real bakers” could pull off perfectly. But then I found my groove with this Classic Pie Crust recipe, and let me tell you, my confidence—and pretty much everyone’s dessert expectations—skyrocketed! This crust is buttery, flaky, and pretty much foolproof. Whether you’re making old-fashioned apple pie for Sunday supper or prepping a quiche for a ladies’ lunch, this is the only dough …

Dessert

Million Dollar Pie

If you grew up in the South, odds are you’ve heard whispers about Million Dollar Pie—maybe from a church potluck, a family reunion, or that friend who always shows up with the dessert that disappears before you even decide if you want seconds. Let me just say, the name isn’t trying to fool anybody; there’s a reason folks cling to this old-fashioned classic like grandma’s pearls. The first time I had it, I was sitting on a folding chair outside, dodging mosquitoes at a block party, and let me tell you—one bite in, I was basically on vacation, feet up, …

Appetizer Snack

Pecan Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves Recipe

You know those classic retro recipes that just never go out of style? The ones that always get gobbled up at family gatherings or potlucks, and make you feel a little bit fancy even if you’re wearing your most “well-loved” (read: stained) holiday sweater? This Pecan Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves is one of those treasures. It’s a little bit vintage, a whole lot addictive, and—confession time—I have a soft spot for anything that brings sweet and savory together so deliciously. When I set this out during the holidays, it’s the first thing people gather around. And if you …

Appetizer Main Course

SOUTHERN FRIED SALMON PATTIES

When I was a little girl, my grandma always (and I mean always) kept a can or two of salmon tucked away in her pantry “just in case company stopped by.” Trust me, it never failed — as soon as my cousins and I came bursting through her screen door, sticky and hungry from chasing each other outside, her answer was these crispy, golden Southern Fried Salmon Patties. Honest to goodness, whenever I fry up a batch, I’m right back in her sunny yellow kitchen, listening to her stories while the patties sizzle away in the cast iron skillet. These …