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  • RECIPES GALORE,  Recipes That Require A Lil More Love

    Nana’s Cornbread Dressing

    11/08 / No Comments

    So this is a recipe passed down from my Nana and I have attempted to add directions as best as possible. As you can imagine Southern mama’s tend to cook everything by taste and look so it can be a challenge to get exact measurements. I made this last year for the first time and it was wonderful though a little dry. You will want your mixture wet but not swimming prior to baking. You will want to bake this at 350° for about 30-45 minutes checking frequently. This is a wonderful dish for Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!    

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    Crock-Pot Chipotle Chicken Soup

    10/22 / 1 Comment

    I have found another winner! This Chicken Soup made in the Crock-Pot is not only amazing, but so easy! Monday’s are my long days at work so having dinner ready by the time I get home, is a must. I love that pureed beans take the place of broth and there is so much flavor in this dish! Enjoy y’all!   Wonderfully tasty chicken soup that the whole family will love!   If you can't stand the thought of store bought, here is a homemade recipe.

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    Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Dough!

    02/11 / No Comments

    “Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase” I use this recipe for almost all my cut-out cookies. The texture is perfect and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. I change out the extracts for a variety of flavor and decorate with glaze, a simple buttercream or sanding sugar. I have a Cuisinart Stand Mixer that I love and use religiously. If you don’t have one I highly recommend. There are a ton of attachments that you can purchase separately that are too fun to not add to your kitchen…

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    Bourbon Pecan Pie

    11/09 / No Comments

    I absolutely love Pecan Pie and it is a huge hit in my house. Add bourbon of course and it is even better! You can always omit the bourbon of course but it’s the holidays so why not!  

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    Corn Casserole

    11/09 / No Comments

    Super easy and a great side dish! There are a ton of variations out there but I like to keep mine simple.  

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    Bacon Green Bean Casserole

    11/09 / No Comments

    Yes I said bacon! I mean how else do you make an already great dish perfect! I don’t use canned green beans either and am thankful my hubby doesn’t mind breaking beans!

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    7 Amazing Holiday Desserts

    11/07 / 1 Comment

    Guilty, I have a sweet tooth. I don’t indulge often however but when I do I make sure it counts! Here are 7 Amazing Desserts to try this Holiday Season that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Pumpkin Creme Brûlée from TidyMom.net   Mini Pecan Pies from Live Well Bake Often   Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Food Folks and Fun   White Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Truffles from Southern Made Simple   Aunt Hattie’s Caramels from The Mama Life   Mini Pumpkin Pies from One Little Project   Salted Caramel Bittersweet Chocolate Tart from Life Made Simple Have a fabulous recipe you would like to share? Email me details so I…

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    Aunt Hattie’s Caramels

    11/02 / No Comments

    Another perk of a blended family is more recipes handed down and this one is AMAZING! Hattie is my step-dad’s aunt and I would love to get hold of her cookbook one day. This caramel recipe is guaranteed to be your favorite as it is mine. This makes great stocking stuffer candy too! photo credit lovelihood Flickr

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    Vintage Cookbook Desserts!

    10/12 / No Comments

    Found a vintage cookbook at my mama in laws and can’t wait to try some of these treasures!  

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    Apple Recipes to Make After a Trip to the Orchard

    09/24 / No Comments

    So you went apple picking this weekend and you’re wondering what in the world you’re going to do with this freshly picked bushel. The best idea: Start with this list of apple recipes right here. Whether you like them sweet or savory, there are tons of ways to put different types of apples to good use. Try chopping them up for a crisp harvest salad or bake them into an apples zucchini bread. You can even pair the sweet-tart flavor of apples with pork or chicken for comforting fall dinner recipe during the week. This is a vintage recipe from Mrs. Cecil Jordan. Another fantastic vintage recipe!

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Welcome Y’all!

Tanya Michelle
Tanya Michelle

Welcome to my page full of posts about travel, the outdoors, music, food, products, and adventures with my family!

Aside from being a writer, outdoor and travel enthusiast, animal activist, flip flop loving mom, I am also a devotee of books, lover of good grammar and work as an editor for several authors.

I write by night, and by day I work as an Executive Assistant which wears many hats.

I am a mom to my Rainbow Baby, Cooper and he is my joy in this life!
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TML

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