Life, Love, and Good Food - Life, Love, and Good Food

SOUTHERN-INSPIRED RECIPES FOR REAL LIFE
Simple, Everyday Cooking

a fresh strawberry pie sitting on a decorative plate.

PATRIOTIC RECIPES

fudgy peanut butter brownie cookies stacked on top of each other.

Cookies & Bars

Air fryer chicken wings served on a platter with dip in the background.

appetizers

fried green tomatoes stacked on a plate with a bowl of mustard dipping sauce to the side and a garnish of raw green tomatoes..

southern classics

Blueberry Compote (with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries)

My easy Blueberry Compote Recipe requires just super-quick prep time and just a handful of ingredients! In no time, elevate any breakfast, from bland toast to sweet pancakes, and decorate…

Dinner Tonight

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops

Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry — Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes

Old-Fashioned Hamburger Steak and Gravy Recipe

Tried-and-true favorites

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Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs — Crispy Skin & Juicy Meat in 25 Minutes

Hibachi Chicken and Vegetables — Japanese Steakhouse at Home

Easy Homemade Steak Seasoning Blend

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Creamy Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon and Three Cheeses

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe with Molasses

star-spangled treats

No Churn Blueberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Icebox Cake Mini Desserts

Patriotic Krispy Treats with Sprinkles

Bite-Size Cherry Tartlets

Save room for Dessert

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Vanilla Pound Cake (Buttery, Tender and Not Too Sweet)

Rustic Cherry Tart (Easy Cherry Galette)

Banana Split Cake (Easy No-Bake Dessert)

Easy 3-Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Fresh and Easy Orange Bars

fresh from the kitchen

Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry — Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes

Crunchy Oven-Fried Okra (No Deep Fryer Needed)

Crispy Oven-Fried Fish Filets (No Deep Fryer Needed)

Spaghetti Pasta Salad with McCormick Salad Supreme

fresh from My kitchen to Yours

meet the author

Welcome, I’m Sheila!

Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Cookbook Author, Home Cook, Wife, Mom, Nana

Faith, family, and food are my passions! I’m a Southern cook from Tennessee who loves creating and sharing good food with my family and friends. Welcome to my kitchen!

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