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Pimento Cheese
Origins & History Serious Eats took a serious look at the history of pimento cheese, the South’s favorite spread (well, favorite spread that’s not mayonnaise). While it’s hard to imagine anyone appreciating the heavenly combination of shredded cheese, mayo, and diced red pimentos as much as Southerners, the delicious spread actually got its start up North—in New York, specifically. Speaking of cream cheese, that’s actually where pimento cheese got its start. According to Serious Eats, back in the 1870s, New York farmers started making soft, unripened cheese that eventually evolved into cream cheese. Around the same time, Spain began sending canned red peppers…
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Cranberry Orange Scone
Scones are sweet or savory, perfect with coffee and tea, wonderful accompaniment at baby showers, bridal teas, brunch, snack time, bake sales, Mother’s Day, and wherever muffins or coffee are appropriate. History & Origins A scone is a traditional British and Irish baked good, popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is usually made of either wheat flour or oatmeal, with baking powder as a leavening agent, and baked on sheet pans. A scone is often slightly sweetened and occasionally glazed with egg wash. The scone is a basic component of the cream tea. Scones here in the U.S.…
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Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
This delicious casserole is perfect for a crowd or for meal prepping for the week. Ingredients How to Make Pre-heat oven to 375° F and spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and sausage. Cook thoroughly until sausage has browned and no more pink remains. Remove cooked sausage from pan and set aside. You can drain the fat from the sausage, or you can use that to sauté the veggies. In the same skillet over medium heat, add oil (if needed) and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes…
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Chicken Salad
Discover the delightful versatility of chicken salad, a dish that can be enjoyed in countless ways—from croissants to wraps! With roots tracing back to 19th-century England and Southern cookbooks, this classic recipe has evolved into a modern favorite. Learn how to create a creamy, flavorful chicken salad using tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet craisins. Whether you're hosting a gathering or looking for a quick meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Dive into the step-by-step instructions and explore exciting mix-ins that will elevate your chicken salad to new heights!
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Breakfast Bowls
Breakfast made simple with these easy make ahead breakfast bowls. Simple prep on a Sunday afternoon will have you ready to tackle each morning with a healthy and nutritious meal.
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Peach Cobbler
Old fashioned dessert that never goes out of style. Quick and easy to assemble and have your guests running back for seconds!
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Classic Eggs Benedict
An essential brunch staple that can be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion. This classic dish is one of my favorite dishes not only to eat at my local cafe but it’s my favorite dish to make on any special occasion…or really any lazy Saturday or Sunday when I have nowhere to be. You can make this just as it is, or you can take it to another level by adding lump crab or asparagus. With just a blender and a pot of simmering water, you can create this restaurant quality meal in your home and I promise…
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
History & Origins Strawberry pretzel salad is a delightful layered dessert featuring a crunchy pretzel crust, a creamy filling, and a sweet strawberry Jell-O topping, making it a popular choice at potlucks and gatherings. Although called a “salad,” it is essentially a no-bake dessert. It combines sweet and salty flavors and consists of three layers: a salty pretzel crust, a creamy layer made from cream cheese and whipped topping, and a top layer of strawberry Jell-O with fresh or frozen strawberries suspended in it. Ingredients Crust Layer Cream Cheese Layer Jello Layer Strawberry Jello – you can opt for sugar…
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Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of those recipes that ANYONE could make. You don’t have to have any special skills or equipment. With one bowl, a fork, and a spatula, you can have a delicious snack or breakfast bread ready in an hour. As a young child, I have a vivid memory of my neighbor bringing over a loaf of banana bread to my grandmother’s house. She would have her daughter run over the freshest bread; pretty sure it was straight out of the oven. She would have it tightly wrapped in aluminum foil to keep all the glorious smells and…
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