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I'm a Southern foodie who thinks about what's for dinner while she's eating lunch...

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Summer Garden Salad with Bleu Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Summer Garden Salad with Bleu Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

I want to share a simple recipe for a summer veggie salad I made last week that is a perfect side dish for whatever you’re grilling this Memorial Day – and it requires minimal effort. Ok, well... Continue reading »

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Jalapeno Jack and Potato Mini Muffins

Jalapeno Jack and Potato Mini Muffins

I had such a good Mother’s Day. We relaxed, cooked, and (yay!) my sister came down from Nashville for a visit. On Saturday, my husband and kids wanted to celebrate early because: 1.   My husband... Continue reading »

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Crab-Mango Pico de Gallo

Crab-Mango Pico de Gallo

Would you be interested in the difference in salsa and pico? Salsa is wet. It happens to be the Spanish word for “sauce”, from what I’ve learned. I’m always wanting to be schooled. Tell that... Continue reading »

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Feta Dip

Feta Dip

There are so many aspects of Greek food to love. Want some history? Click here. Feta cheese is my favorite part. Now…what’s not to love about feta. Good Lord…. the soft, crumbly texture and... Continue reading »

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Pickled Shrimp

Pickled Shrimp

Did you know that shrimp cocktail can go from OK to straight up fantastic by pickling your shrimp? I didn’t until now. I have gone my entire adult life boiling plain ass shrimp and serving it as... Continue reading »

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Shoepeg Corn Pico de Gallo

Shoepeg Corn Pico de Gallo

I have to admit, I have a thing about salsa, pico, dips, spreads….. You get the point. Have I mentioned that I’m an appetizer whore? Why yes, I think I have. There’s something about the... Continue reading »

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Bacon Burger with Muenster, Onion Strings and Buffalo Mayo

Bacon Burger with Muenster, Onion Strings and Buffalo Mayo

I have many childhood memories from both my mom and my dad in relation to food. Let me give you a mini-ride down memory lane. In regard to my mom I tend to remember - 1. Salmon Croquettes. Refer to... Continue reading »

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Caprese Grilled Cheese with Mozzarella, Brie and Honey Mayo

Caprese Grilled Cheese with Mozzarella, Brie and Honey Mayo

I’m just curious – is it just down here in the deep south that winter/spring decided to take a year off and let summer come in as a fill-in? It went from being slightly chilly... Continue reading »

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Chocolate Bread

Chocolate Bread

I’m going to have to blame this on Pinterest. Damn it, Pinterest. Not only are you taking over the entire internet, you’re converting a non-baker. How many times have I told y’all... Continue reading »

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Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna

I have made lasagna several different ways over the years. A staple in my house is my Classic Lasagna, which is very close to this one. I have also made one using zucchini in place of the pasta,... Continue reading »

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Spinach and Cheese Rugelach

Spinach and Cheese Rugelach

We’re home, we’re home! My husband and I took a week long cruise to celebrate our anniversary last week and although we had a fantastic time….there’s no place like home. Check... Continue reading »

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Guest Post – Raised on a Roux

Guest Post – Raised on a Roux

Chicken Sauce Piquant Hey Dixie Chik Cooks fans!  My name is Genêt and I’m thrilled to be a guest on Shea’s awesome blog.  Shea and I met back in January at the FoodBlogSouth conference in... Continue reading »

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Sugar Free Chocolate Cashew Butter

Sugar Free Chocolate Cashew Butter

It is always an honor to have a friend request a guest-post. Yet even though Shea and I work together more often than most bloggers work together, because our methods of cooking are so different it... Continue reading »

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Guest Post: Maureen from Orgasmic Chef – Apple Tart

Guest Post: Maureen from Orgasmic Chef – Apple Tart

I couldn’t be more pleased to do a guest post for Shea and her Dixie Chik Cooks. I’ve loved her blog for a long time because not only are her recipes and photos good, the girl’s got sass. I... Continue reading »

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Crash Sweet Potatoes

Crash Sweet Potatoes

I know what you’re thinking. “She’s just copying Pioneer Woman’s Crash Hot Potatoes.” Nope. I’m merely adapting. Actually, I think I was inspired. Isn’t that a key element of our... Continue reading »

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Salmon Ceviche

Salmon Ceviche

Ceviche. I love you. I just discovered ceviche recently, a popular South American dish. It’s raw fish marinated in acidic fruit (along with other flavorful ingredients). The acid basically... Continue reading »

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Jalapeno Crab Rangoons

Jalapeno Crab Rangoons

I have been told a few many times that I have a tendency to incorporate jalapenos into my dishes. “You put jalapenos in everything!”. No I don’t. You don’t see them in my cupcakes, do... Continue reading »

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Candied Rose Petals

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Candied Rose Petals

Not sure what’s gotten into me – I’ve been making more sweets than usual. I’ve often wondered why I lost my love for desserts – I adored them until I hit about 30, then it all changed. I... Continue reading »

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Smoked Sausage Dogs with Caramelized Fennel and Onions

Smoked Sausage Dogs with Caramelized Fennel and Onions

I’m so excited that Ingredient Challenge Mondays are back! If you missed Friday’s post, Sunny from And Love It Too! and I are teaming up again for ingredient challenges. This time, we... Continue reading »

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Spicy BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Spicy BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Are you ready for the Super Bowl? It’s really not that exciting to me. I’m not a pro ball fan – but the SEC – now that’s a different story. From August until the end of December all of our... Continue reading »