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Foolproof German Chocolate Frosting
This is your foolproof guide to making German Chocolate Frosting, and you can count on this recipe to be handed down from one generation to the next. Decadently rich and lusciously thick and creamy, this German…
Pork Spare Ribs
With this easy oven-baked pork spare ribs recipe, you will not miss the grill one bit! My family obsesses over these ribs every single time I make them—I'm talking pure, elated joy and excitement from the…
Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
When you're in charge of dessert at the potluck, this is the cake you want in hand. This Texas Sheet Cake recipe is a decadently moist Southern dessert baked in a jelly roll pan and covered…
Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Looking for a simple side dish with tons of flavor to throw together quickly this summer? Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that brings zesty Italian flare, fresh ready-made ingredients, and cool, summery vibes…
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Elote Seasoning Recipe (Better than Trader Joe's)
Move over, Trader Joe's! Elote Seasoning just got better at home. No need to run to the store to spice up your corn; you likely have all the ingredients you need in your spice cabinet. This smoky, vibrant spice blend instantly elevates elote, and our homemade rendition beats the pants…
The Best Taco Recipes for Taco Night
Whether you're a die-hard Taco Tuesday fan or just looking for an excuse to pile delicious things into a tortilla, you’ve landed in the right spot. This taco roundup is stuffed with mouthwatering recipes that are easy to make, fun to eat, and packed with bold flavors. From classic beef…
Elote in a Cup
Elote in a Cup, also known as Elote in Vaso or simply Esquites, is everything you know and adore about Mexican street corn packed into portable, easy-to-eat handheld form. Sweet, crunchy corn, creamy sauce, zesty lime, and bold spices come together for the ultimate fiesta food. Ready the spoons and…
15 Margaritas for Every Mood and Occasion
Summer’s calling, and it’s bringing salt-rimmed glasses and citrusy sips with it! Whether you like your margaritas classic and limey, sweet and fruity, or with a spicy little kick, this Margarita Roundup has a cocktail for every mood and moment. As a Texas-born food blogger and former bartender who's mixed…
Southern Recipes
Crawfish Etouffee
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite Crawfish Etouffee Recipe. This bowl comes fully loaded with crawfish tails and bold, authentic Louisiana flavors. As soon as crawfish season hits around here, we are ready to boil! This is a great recipe to use leftover crawfish tails, but…
Sausage and Rice
If you're looking for a dish that’s bold, comforting, and packed with flavor, meet your new favorite quick-fix dinner: Cajun Sausage and Rice! We're talking juicy, perfectly seared sausage, tender rice soaking up every bit of that Cajun goodness, and a medley of onions, peppers, and spices cooking together in…
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
This Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe is an easy spin on a Cajun classic, and the perfect combo of smoky, perfectly spiced, and addictively delicious. Packed with creamy red beans, savory spices, andouille sausage, and, of course, the "Holy Trinity" combo of veggies (celery, bell peppers, and onion),…
Dirty Rice Recipe
This Dirty Rice Recipe is a classic Louisiana staple made with a hearty mix of creamy rice and ground beef and pork. It's rich, savory, and absolutely loaded with flavor. This comfort food dinner comes together in just 30 minutes in one pan and is guaranteed to satisfy! And, while…
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I’m Kelly Anthony — a baker, home chef, and mom with a passion for food and an adoration for entertaining.
Comfort food is my specialty, and it is truly my pleasure to share these recipes with you. If you’d like to get to know me a little better, click here.