4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons
2 large lemons, zested
juice of 1 lemon
2 1/4 cup heavy cream
This is one of the easiest desserts that you can make… I promise you. Also what I love so much about this recipe is you can really change the flavors to whatever you want. Think of it as ice [...]

4 cups butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes
2 onions, cut in quarters
olive oil
salt
pepper
4-5 cups hot chicken stock
1/2 cup cream
chopped scallions for garnish
This is super easy, super delicious, and super… kinda healthy! Very filling so great for a lunch or even dinner. The first thing you want to do is preheat your oven [...]

2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chocolate chips
These are amazing and sooooo easy. Please try this recipe!!! In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the [...]

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano ( 1/2 teaspoon if using dried)
2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
1/4 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 eggs
salt
pepper
onion powder
4 red bell peppers cut in half, seeds removed, poked with holes at bottom
For topping:
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
3 tablespoons [...]

1/4 pound pancetta, diced
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, half with seeds, half without seeds, diced
8 cups black eyed peas (not dried)
1- 14 oz can petit diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper
Down here in the South, there’s nothing better than some good luck black eyed peas on New Year’s Day! So this is [...]

Crust:
2 sticks butter
2 cups flour
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
Filling:
4 eggs
zest of 2 lemons
juice of 2 lemons
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch salt
powdered sugar for the top
Ok, this is my Gogo’s recipe and it’s absolutely out of this world! I can’t get enough of these things and it’s super simple to do. Preheat your oven [...]

5 slabs bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
7 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 stick butter
3- 16 oz bags collard greens ( or 3 heads collard greens chopped)
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup white vinegar
Seasoned salt
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Collard greens are a New Year’s Day must! They’re good luck and this is my version. In a very large pot [...]

1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground beef
3 stalks celery, diced small
3 onions, diced small
1 bell pepper, cut small
7 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, half with seeds and ribs, the other half seeds and ribs removed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt
2- 15 [...]

2 -16 oz can refried beans
2- 1 oz packages Taco seasoning of choice
1 bottle chunky salsa of choice
1 container sour cream
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 small tomato, chopped
chips for dipping
Ok, this is a perfect dip to bring over to people’s houses or if you’re just being lazy around [...]

1 Acorn Squash, seeded and cut in quarters
1 sprig rosemary, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
salt
pepper
This is such a great dish for the holidays… or just whenever! Preheat your oven to 375*F and line a broiler pan or cookie sheet with foil, for easy cleaning of course. The [...]