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Amanda
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Gluten 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...
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Amanda
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Crustless Coconut Custard Pie
Is there anything more decadent, yet refreshing than a chilled pie in the hot summer months? This make-ahead, slightly sweet delight is a...
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Amanda
Sep 13, 20212 min read
Tart 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...
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Amanda
Sep 13, 20213 min read
All the Chocolate Cake
Y'all. This. Layer. Cake. It is the perfect rich and fluffy chocolate cake. It achieves seriously crave-able chocolate cake status all...
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Amanda
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Quick 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...
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Amanda
Feb 12, 20214 min read
No 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...
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Amanda
Feb 10, 20216 min read
King Cake Cookies
It 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...
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Amanda
Nov 19, 20204 min read
Bourbon 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...
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Amanda
Sep 25, 20204 min read
Green 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...
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Amanda
Sep 8, 20204 min read
Citrus 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...
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Amanda
Jul 29, 20203 min read
Caramelized 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...
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Amanda
Jul 3, 20204 min read
Mardi 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...
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Amanda
Aug 26, 20183 min read
My Story and Mission
My mission is a simple one... I want to help millions of people to improve their health through Southern recipes that are healthier and...
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Amanda
Aug 26, 20181 min read
Bacon Jalapeno Turkey Burgers
Need a little zip for your weeknight burgers? These will hit the spot! While you can certainly use ground beef this turkey burger is...
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Amanda
Aug 26, 20182 min read
Marriage 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...
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Amanda
Aug 9, 20183 min read
Strawberry 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...
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Amanda
Aug 9, 20182 min read
Spicy 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 -...
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Amanda
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Smoked 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...
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Amanda
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Zucchini 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...
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Amanda
Aug 9, 20182 min read
Basic Blender Mayo
Mayonnaise - the mother of all condiments… Even if you fall into the category of people who find mayonnaise repulsive, I suggest that you...
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Bacon Jalapeno Turkey Burgers
Marriage Cookies
Strawberry Icebox Pie
Bananas Foster Smoothie
Spicy Pimento Mayo
Cornbread Chive Biscuits
Smoked Salmon Salad
Zucchini and Heirloom
Basic Blender Mayo
Cajun Hash
Henry' Parsley Dressing
Smokey Spanish Sauce
Sunny Days Dip
Pecan Crusted Okra Fries
Strawberry Collagen Toppin
Fluffy Paleo Waffls
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