AmandaMar 14 minGluten Free King Cake It’s a Mardi Gras must, y’all. King cake is something near and dear to my heart and until this one, I haven’t had a gluten-free one that...
AmandaSep 14, 20213 minCrustless Coconut Custard PieIs there anything more decadent, yet refreshing than a chilled pie in the hot summer months? This make-ahead, slightly sweet delight is a...
AmandaSep 13, 20212 minTart Cherry Sauce (Easy)Y’all this easy cherry topping will elevate almost any simple dessert… or make a layer cake like this one “extra”. This recipe is enough...
AmandaSep 13, 20213 minAll the Chocolate CakeY'all. This. Layer. Cake. It is the perfect rich and fluffy chocolate cake. It achieves seriously crave-able chocolate cake status all...
AmandaFeb 12, 20212 minQuick Balsamic Caramel Sauce If you are thinking “balsamic vinegar in caramel, yuck!”.... stop and think again! Here me out.... First off, balsamic vinegar is really...
AmandaFeb 12, 20214 minNo Bake Mini Berry Cheesecakes with Quick Balsamic Caramel Sauce (Dairy Free, Egg Free) The middle of February is already here. For some, this means celebrating Galentine's Day or Valentine’s Day. For others, it's becoming...
AmandaFeb 10, 20216 minKing Cake CookiesIt was 1987 and I was 4 years old. I was asked to go under the table, cover my eyes, and call family members’ names as my mom pointed at...
AmandaNov 20, 20204 minBourbon Truffles (Low Carb, No Bake)While many of my recipes have roots in Cajun country, this one is inspired by a different region in the South - the state of Kentucky! I...
AmandaSep 25, 20204 minGreen Beans with Pecans and Bacon (Sheet Pan Meal)In my humble opinion, bacon and shallots are a flavor match made in culinary heaven. That’s why you’ll see them in a quiche featured in...
AmandaSep 8, 20204 minCitrus Pound Cake (Egg Free)As you’ll see from the below photo of me circa 1987-ish, I’ve always adored pound cake. When I was younger, we did a lot of camping in...
AmandaJul 29, 20203 minCaramelized Onions** If you are looking for the recipe referenced in my cookbook for the Caramelized Onion and Rosemary Biscuits, you've come to the right...
AmandaJul 3, 20204 minMardi Gras Meatballs (A simple sheet pan recipe)Y’all - I miss Mardi Gras something frightful. That is, I miss living in New Orleans during Mardi Gras Season. The city revolves...
AmandaAug 26, 20183 minMy Story and MissionMy mission is a simple one... I want to help millions of people to improve their health through Southern recipes that are healthier and...
AmandaAug 26, 20181 minBacon Jalapeno Turkey BurgersNeed a little zip for your weeknight burgers? These will hit the spot! While you can certainly use ground beef this turkey burger is...
AmandaAug 26, 20182 minMarriage Cookies When I developed this recipe, I was stricken with baker's block. Has this ever happened to you? You stare at your baking ingredients...
AmandaAug 9, 20183 minStrawberry Icebox Pie Strawberry Icebox Pie It’s no secret that we love our Icebox pies in the South. There are few things more satisfying on a scorching...
AmandaAug 9, 20182 minSpicy Pimento Mayo Pimento cheese, pimento cheese… let me count the ways I love you! 1 - grilled cheese with jalapeño slices 2 - on crisp apple slices 3 -...
AmandaAug 9, 20181 minSmoked Salmon Salad with Gaucamayo A no-cook meal is always a breeze. This is one of our household favorites when we are running low on time. You can pick up a smoked...
AmandaAug 9, 20181 minZucchini and Heirloom Tomato Salad Do you tire of the same old sides and salads? I do! I like my food to be exciting and provide variety, but it's easy to get stuck in a...
AmandaAug 9, 20182 minBasic Blender MayoMayonnaise - the mother of all condiments… Even if you fall into the category of people who find mayonnaise repulsive, I suggest that you...