Hi Everyone! Sorry this month's menu is a couple of days late, but I am still trying to get back into the swing of things after an unexpected gallbladder surgery. I was also unable to post a June Menu because something was wrong with blogger and I couldn't link anything. All is well now, so I am back to posting my monthly menu again.  If you're new here each month, I share a Monthly Menu Plan that is filled with easy - everyday dinner meals, sides and delicious desserts. If you're in a dinner rut or need a few new meals to add to your dinner rotation, I think my July Menu has you ..read more

A Holiday meal isn't complete without dessert!!! Pies are always the most popular on the holiday dessert table, so today I am sharing over 25 must make pie recipes with Y'all. Whether it's fruit pies, nut-pies, meringue pies, no-bake pies or holiday classics, look no further.  If  you're still planning out your holiday menu, check out my full list of the best pies to make this season!   With so many pies to choose from, I'm sure there's something for everyone!  read full post ..read more

This smooth and creamy made from scratch Butternut Squash Pie tastes even better than traditional pumpkin pie, filled with brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla! Thanksgiving will be here in just a few short weeks, and do I have a pie for you!!!!! Butternut Pumpkin Pie! There's nothing better than a fresh homemade pie at the end of a holiday meal. Pumpkin pie is a favorite in our house, but I think I love this butternut pumpkin pie even more!  This, smooth, custard-like pie is filled with roasted butternut squash, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. The filling is similar to pumpkin pie ..read more

Herb bombs are an easy way to preserve an abundance of fresh herbs. These flavor bombs are perfect for soups, stews, sauces, sautéing and more!  As summer starts to finally wind down, are you still overloaded with fresh herbs? After all the drying and preserving that I did all summer, I still have plenty of fresh herbs growing in my backyard garden. Now the question comes of what to do with all those precious herbs. I hate to waste anything, so to get the most out of all my fresh herbs, I like to make herb bombs for cooking.  read full post ..read more

Freezing potatoes is a great way to preserve your harvest, and also a convenient way to have potatoes on hand for future meals and recipes. ? Potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables to grow in our backyard homestead. They're inexpensive to grow and require little maintenance. Potatoes can also last for months when stored under the right conditions. Fresh, cured potatoes store best in cool, dark and humid areas. We live in Northeast Texas, so it's not the ideal climate for storing potatoes.  Yes, it's hot, and it's definitely humid, but it's not cold, at least not in the sum ..read more

My First Cookbook is Available Pre-orders are live! Order your cookbook here. Hello friends! I have been keeping a secret for the last couple of months, but today is the day I can finally announce that my first cookbook, Simply Home Cooked, will be released on October 28th 2024.  Readers have been asking for a cookbook for a while, and it's finally here! You may have noticed over the last couple of months that my social media accounts have been a little quiet, but that was because I was working hard behind the scenes putting together this cookbook, and starting ..read more

These classic homemade biscuits can easily be stored in the freezer. So simple to pop in the oven for breakfast, brunch or dinner. ♥ Prep ahead and make these simple, homemade freezer biscuits. The best part is that you can bake them straight from the freezer. So easy, and you can bake as many as you need!! I love having fresh biscuits on hand for breakfast or dinner. We love them with butter and homemade jam, but they're also perfect for biscuits and sausage gravy, biscuits & southern chocolate gravy or strawberry biscuit shortcake.  Say goodbye to frozen store-bought or ..read more

This old fashioned applesauce is so simple to make and uses only 3 ingredients, apples, water, and bit of sugar for sweetness.  Homemade applesauce is the simplest and most delicious way to enjoy fall apples, especially if you have a food mill. We have 4 apple trees in our backyard and this year only one tree produced fruit. Which isn't a problem because we harvested 105 apples from just that one tree which was such a blessing. Fall is apple season and when you have more apples than you can eat, applesauce is your answer.  Making applesauce is one of the best ways to pro ..read more

This Chocolate Pecan Pie has a delicious ooey- gooey chocolate pecan filling, baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust.  Pie season will be here before we know it, so I wanted to make sure to get this recipe posted. I have been baking this chocolate pecan pie for over 25 years, and for the life of me, I don't know why I am just now getting around to posting the recipe.  Pecan pie is definitely a holiday favorite, but chocolate pecan pie is the chocolate version of pecan pie, packed with toasted pecans and a rich, gooey chocolaty filling. This pie is always one of the first desser ..read more

When summer temps in the south reach scorching levels,  the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. Unfortunately, our sweet -tooth knows no season, so just because it is too hot to bake doesn't mean you still can't enjoy some delicious desserts. There's nothing more refreshing than a cool and creamy no-bake dessert when the sun is beating down.  So today I am sharing some of my favorite delicious no- bake treats! From ice box cakes, banana pudding, to refreshing pies, frozen treats and no-bake cookies. There is no doubt that the following recipes will help you ..read more