Patriotic Holiday Favorites

There are a few great mysteries in the world. How did they make the pyramids? Is there a Loch Ness Monster? How do you make perfect,  ‘best of summer’, squeezed,  healthy,  FRESH HOMEMADE LEMONADE CONCENTRATE? I can only help with the last answer. The others? We will just have to wonder.

The BIG game day is coming soon! I know you need the PERFECT and easy dish to share! I have it and you’ll love it and you WILL BE THE STAR OF THE PARTY with Tennessee Whiskey Meatball Sliders! Promise!

Why does Kentucky get to claim the easiest, tastiest, fluffiest, butteriest, simplest, richest, dog gone BEST pound cake everrrrrr? Isn’t Kentucky known for wildcats, NOT cakes! Might be, but This Easy Kentucky Pound Cake Proves that Butter has Never Looked Better and will have your grandma saying, “Well Smack My Mouth! I have to have …

Ever wonder why some baked beans are rich, thick, smoky, sweet, barbecuey (is that even a word?)  and deeply delicious while yours are flavorless and pale? You’ve tried adding some molasses, ketchup, weenies, ground beef or maybe brown sugar to the store bought baked beans but…… nope. No use. Great news! I’m sharing my 7 …

Old Time Broccoli Opposite Salad The smell is UNGODLY (not this salad! the smell in my car!!)  I am pretty sure we will have to sell my car because that smell will NEVER come out. My experience with car smells is,  a bad smell happens, there is no getting it out, you must sell the car. …

Sarah’s Sausage Balls The Dog YELPED! That’s no way to get ready for a party. Not at all. “It couldn’t be ANY EASIER, just mix together sausage, bisquick and cheese – it is that simple – the simplest dish in the world”, my friend said. “You are a GREAT cook, certainly it won’t be any …

The cookbooks for the giveaway on this post are a gift from Kix Brooks but the cookbook review and the recipe are all mine. I have a Major MAJOR dilemma! There is something I REALLY want to do tonight when I get off work!!! However, I DO need to fix SOMETHING for the Mr and …

I think there is a rule about how many pork roasts one can make in a single week. I have now broken that rule. I’m embarrassed to say, I still can’t get enough. The Sprakers might be eating Slow Cooked Crock Pot Cuban Sandwich again in the next few days, don’t tell the Sweet Hubby, …

I’m going to admit something to you right now. This recipe is making me eat my words because,  I don’t like chicken breast filets. I don’t like chicken tenders either. Usually they are Dry. Boring. Devoid of flavor. Gummy. Chewy. Stringy. This recipe for Creamy Sriracha Lime Chicken Skewers is anything but those adjectives! That …

This post was sponsored by Shady Brook Farms turkey brand as part of an In-Home Party Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. What could be more fun than grilling out in the beautiful springtime weather? Nothing! This week we had a little “close friends party” celebrating some happy life …

This is a sponsored post by Collective Bias for Smithfield Pork. I’m going to admit it, right here, right now. Lately, I’ve been TIRED! I have been working hard and not feeling like cooking dinner. Yet, when I roll in the door, I really would like to have something tasty for dinner! I have a feeling that …

I know. I know. This is a family site! What is an alcoholic beverage doing on a family site? Well, let me tell you, sometimes Mama needs a drink! Last Saturday night after the wedding festivities I was certainly ready for something! The whole gang met at Milners (I’ve told you about that lovely place …

Here you go – the perfect food for special occasions OR for every occasion! Seriously, Honey Chipotle Meatballs are that good. Want to know how I know? Because I have served these up on submarine rolls with provolone cheese melted over the top to my children and grandchildren and I have dished these up as …