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Yesterday, my neighbor Anne burst through my front door and yelled out, “YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS RECIPE.”  I rolled my eyes, because yeah, that’s Anne to think that every one of her newfangled recipes is the best ever.  She opened my cabinets and pulled out a plate and then completely messed up my organized utensils drawer looking for a serving spoon.  She scooped up a hefty amount of casserole and plopped it on the dish.  She put it on a fork and hand fed it to me. And guess what.

It was GOOD.  It was the best cheesy hash brown casserole dish I had ever made.  It was gooey, had the perfect crunch and a beautiful golden cheesy crust over the top.  It was not overly salty or lacking in flavor.  I knew immediately I needed to keep the rest of this as well as the recipe to serve my husband for dinner.  He is the number one hash brown fan in the world.  My goodness, that man can eat it at every meal. Needless to say, he was thrilled when he returned home from work to find this.  He ate it straight out of the dish and didn’t even wait for the chicken I was making to be ready.  He filled up on this and then, had it for breakfast again the next morning.  It was a hit.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Spend With Pennies.

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Quick Tip: Make some bacon and crumble it over the top.

Do you love hot chocolate?  Yeah, me too.  Who doesn’t right? Every year, my husband and I make a large homemade batch of hot chocolate and hit the road.  We sip on it (along with munching on some type of cookies) and drive around our neighborhood looking at the Christmas lights.  It is a beautiful time of being together, enjoying a wonderful drink and just basking in the beauty of Christmastime. Anyway, enough about Christmas, let’s talk about this amazing cake.

My number one reason to love this cake is because it is a dump cake.  And I mean, who doesn’t love a cake that you can just throw all in one dish and let its magic happen?  It is so easy.  My second reason to love this cake is because it’s chocolate.  And we all know that is the best flavor of cake, hands down.  And lastly, this cake is topped with marshmallows.  Be still my heart.  It is my favorite type of cake to make with my favorite ingredients.  This is just perfect for me.  It’s easy to make and take to parties or enjoy alone on my couch while watching Little House on the Prairie. Yum, yum.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Tablespoon.

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Quick Tip: Serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Say Hello To My New Best Casserole Friend!

I am not even kidding when I say I hate chopping. Ok, some of it may have to do with the fact that I’m the laziest person on Earth to take care of my kitchen knifes…

They’re not exactly in the sharpest possible condition, if you know what I mean! But still, it’s usually the lack of time that makes me want to avoid recipes where there’s a lot of chopping involved. After a long and busy workday I would simply rather do something else.

That’s one of the reasons I fell in love with this pork chop and rice casserole recipe. No chopping whatsoever! It’s not the only reason, though. I love recipes that make use of the most inexpensive and simple ingredients and still turn out unbelievably tasty. My husband is crazy about this dish – he could eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come to think of it, so could I!

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Quick tip: You can add your favorite spices to give this even more taste. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes!

About a week ago, my husband and I went to chilly New York City.  Being a southern girl from Florida, my blood was definitely not ready for the climate change.  It resulted in wet and cold toes I could no longer feel, chapped lips and my hair all in knots from the wind.  We were walking in the rain getting soaked when we decided we’d walk into the very next restaurant we would run into.  We found a diner and guess what they served…

Yep, French Toast Casserole.  It was a delicious, bake where the tops were toasty and had a little crunch, but the insides were nice and warm and soft.  The brown sugar streusel over the top was the perfect addition.  This was just what we needed to warm up on that chilly morning. So, as soon as I got home, I set out to find the perfect recipe, and here it is!  The creators of this recipe knew exactly what they were doing when they were putting it together.  This is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast.  It might even turn out to be a tradition for you, year after year as your kids and grandkids grow older.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Lil’ Luna.

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Quick Tip: For an extra boost of flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon over the top once it’s finished baking.

This Hearty Meal Will Warm You Up On A Cold Night

I grew up on a small farm. My Dad would take care of the land and my Mom was taking care of us, as a stay-at-home mommy.

I didn’t always appreciate it – I thought my friends were so cool, having their own key to their house since their parents had office jobs and they weren’t home yet, when we got back from school. My friends could go through the fridge and eat whatever they found, on the couch watching TV. I “had to” go home and eat whatever Mom had cooked, and our whole family always ate together in the dining room.

Boy, do I feel different about my childhood now! It was such a blessing to be able to enjoy a homemade dinner every single day, and what made it even more special was that we really spent that moment together. It’s one of my most cherished memories, ever since my Dad passed away – and this beef stew recipe reminded me of all that. It was my Dad’s favorite!

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Quick tip: Leftovers will only get better after a couple of days, so be sure to make a large batch!

Who here is a fan of southern cooking? I bet there are a bunch of hands in the air. I for one, absolutely love southern dishes. I am a northerner but I can definitely appreciate the succulent foods of the south. You are going to love these 7 southern-inspired recipes within this post. I have personally handpicked them for you! I love every single one of these yummy recipes, especially number 5. If you are looking for a deep south dinner dish, dessert, or side this is the recipe post for you.

I hope you all enjoy these 7 southern recipes as much as I do. I’ve personally made each and every one of them and my family has enjoyed them all. Happy cooking!

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Fun Fact: Sweet tea is a long-time staple of the South. It is made with black tea and is always served cold. Sugar is added while the tea is still hot, creating a sugar syrup that is diffused throughout the tea.

Grits are about as creamy as creamy gets. I love feeding my family grits in the morning to ensure that their bellies are filled with wholesome foods before sending them out into the world. There’s nothing like a hot breakfast in the belly before a long day at work or school. Did you know that grits are very easy to make? They don’t take much manpower at all and they can be personalized to fit your tastes. For example, I love to add cheese to my grits and my husband enjoys brown sugar and cinnamon. How will you flavor your southern grits?

If you are wondering how to make Southern grits with a healthy twist, try this recipe for The Best Creamy Grits. This recipe is easy, simple, and delicious. You would never guess that they’re also good for you! The secret ingredient that makes these grits extra creamy, as well as high in protein, is egg whites. Make these grits for breakfast and top them with whatever sweet or savory accompaniments you prefer. They would also be excellent with shrimp for dinner. – Fave Southern Recipes

Recipe and photo courtesy of Fave Southern Recipes.

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Quick Tip: This recipe calls for egg whites but feel free to use the whole egg if you would like.