How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Frying turkey has a lot of advantages, both culinary and sanity-wise, especially on Thanksgiving. With limited oven room, you need all the…
How to Smoke a Turkey
To smoke a turkey, you really just need a smoker–and a turkey! The smoker could be a homemade, makeshift one or one…
Best Recipe for Roasting a Turkey
The best recipe for roasting a turkey is actually quite simple. There’s just a little technique involved to create a crispy skin…
How to Easily Brine a Turkey: Recipes for Brining
I’m focusing in this post on how to easily brine a turkey. Brining is the easiest, best way to ensure moist, flavorful…
40 Best Thanksgiving Recipes
Here is a new, expanded collection of my best Thanksgiving recipes. These recipes have all been tested and enjoyed on my own…
Pineapple Casserole – Cheesy and Crunchy
Pineapple Casserole is my mother-in-law’s specialty. She makes the tangy pineapple with cheddar cheese and buttery crunchy crackers taste like heaven. I…
Best Holiday Desserts
Desserts for the Holidays all in one spot!! I hope you’ll check out my Best Thanksgiving Recipes Post to find all my…
Grilled Turkey and Dressing Sandwich
I know I’ve mentioned this before, but the day after Thanksgiving is often more enjoyable to me than the actual day. Usually,…
Turkey Breast with Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing
Turkey Breast with Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing is a showstopper and a jaw-dropper! It’s not only gorgeous and looks like you spent…
Best Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Creating this Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe has been a pleasure, yet a little grueling. Truthfully, I have never tasted any better dressing…
Cheesy Squash Casserole
This cheesy squash casserole is simple and easy to prepare, making it the perfect family dinner food. Not only does it grace…
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup is a nutritious, creamy, elegant, and festive soup that’s perfect as a starter during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. It…
Green Bean Casserole
Classic Homemade Green Bean Casserole is a favorite in my home around holiday time. It was a favorite of mine from my…
Fried Turkey Biscuits with Red Pepper Jelly and Goat Cheese
It may be early, but this Fried Turkey Biscuit with Red Pepper Jelly and Goat Cheese is definitely leading the way in…
Tips for a Less-Stress Holiday
Now that the holidays are basically almost here, I thought I’d post an article I’ve been meaning to write for a while…
Cranberry Orange Chutney
Imagine a beautiful Thanksgiving side that is so quick and easy, even a five year old can make it! This Cranberry Orange…
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie is a staple in the South. This is the land of sweet potatoes after all! Some say you shouldn’t…
Best Baked Apple Dumplings
This recipe for apple dumplings is almost too good—and too easy—to be true. The homemade pastry dough is simple enough that you…
Amazing Creamy Brussels Sprouts
When I mention Brussels sprouts, most everyone I know contorts their faces in such a way that demonstrates disgust. That is, until…
Brine and Cook a Turkey Perfectly Every Time
Brine and Cook a Turkey with Ease—Really! “If it were only that simple,” you might be saying right about now. Cooking a…
Classic Carrot Cake Recipe
I’m sitting in the warm sun listening to the kids play in this amazing Alabama weather. At the same time, I’m dreaming…
Grandmama’s Chocolate Meringue Pie
Grandmama’s Chocolate Meringue Pie is classic, traditional, simple, and well…perfect. Often times with meringue pies, there are problems: the meringue may pull…