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HOW TO COOK PINTO BEANS ON THE STOVE TOP

April 5, 2018 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

A close up of the pinto beans in a dutch oven showing the pot liquor

You want to save money with dried Pinto Beans and you want perfect southern smoky soft pinto beans. There’s just one question, “HOW TO COOK PINTO BEANS ON THE STOVE TOP”? … [Read more...]

Blueberry Mini Muffins with a Crumble Top

March 29, 2018 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

A photo of the baked muffins in the pan for Blueberry Mini Muffins with a Crumble Top

Summer weekends mornings are made for enjoying the warm sun, curling up on the deck furniture and enjoying mouthful after yummy mouthful of blueberry mini muffins with a crumble top. Thats how unapologetic comfort food should be!! … [Read more...]

THE SECRET TO PERFECT SOUTHERN BISCUITS

March 10, 2018 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

THE SECRET TO PERFECT SOUTHERN BISCUITS close up photo from the side

THE SECRET TO PERFECT SOUTHERN BISCUITS. Do you want a crunchy top? Do you want a soft flaky inside? Do you want buttery flavor for your perfect southern biscuits? Yes? Perfect! … [Read more...]

Fudge Chocolate Pecan Pie

November 30, 2017 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

Overhead view of the whole pie Fudge Chocolate Pecan Pie

As I brewed  the bones of our Thanksgiving turkey to yield broth that will flavor dishes from now until spring, I imagined a spurious pie coupling my chocolate fudge pie with my pecan pie. I’ve never quite felt like Dr. Frankenstein in the kitchen until now, and the resulting Fudge Chocolate Pecan pie is stunning. … [Read more...]

THE SECRET TO PERFECT EVERY TIME AU GRATIN POTATOES

November 21, 2017 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

Close up overhead shot of THE SECRET TO PERFECT EVERY TIME AU GRATIN POTATOES

Have you ever attempted scalloped potatoes or Au gratin potatoes only to find that your potatoes never fully cooked through? Nothing worse than biting into crunchy tasteless potatoes when your mouth was expecting soft, tangy, cheesy delicious Au Gratin. Have you ended up with clumpy cheese? No worries. I have the secret to perfect every time Au Gratin Potatoes. … [Read more...]

Mom’s Holiday Brown Rice

November 14, 2017 / Updated March 1, 2021 / By Wendi Spraker

Photo of the casserole dish with Mom’s Holiday Brown Rice

Mom’s make special dishes just for holiday’s like, " Mom’s Holiday Brown Rice". This one is my personal favorite that my mom made every single holiday! Do you assume special holiday dishes are difficult to prepare? That is what I think. Guess what? I am WRONG! This is the simplest dish EVER. … [Read more...]

Fried Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

November 9, 2017 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

A whole slice of cake sitting with the icing running down the side. Fried Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

What to do with leftover Fried Apples? You could warm them up, right? You could smear them on toast. You could do a lot of things. One of my favorite things is to make fried apple cake! … [Read more...]

Toasted Almond Raspberry Baked Brie

October 23, 2017 / Updated April 24, 2020 / By Wendi Spraker

A side view of a whole Toasted Almond Raspberry Baked Brie

Party Season is HERE! What could help you more with Party Season than an EASY Elegant recipe for Toasted Almond Raspberry Baked Brie? Hmmmm…. Maybe a YETI HOPPER 30 easy carry cooler? I’m GIVING ONE AWAY to celebrate Loaves and Dishes’ 3rd Birthday! … [Read more...]

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