Recipes

  • Classic Vegetable Beef Soup

    Classic Vegetable Beef Soup

    This classic vegetable beef soup always hit the spot for me as a kid and still does today! Use this base to make it your own. This recipe is very forgiving – use what you’ve got! It’s an excellent opportunity to use leftover vegetables or throw together all of those small pieces of frozen…

  • So Easy Homemade Applesauce

    So Easy Homemade Applesauce

    When my son asked me if I could make him some applesauce from scratch, I said, “Of course!” And then I thought, “But how?” Turns out it’s super duper easy and sooo much better than the store bought stuff! This made the perfect side to our roast for supper, but would be good as…

  • The Best Marinated Venison Loin Recipe

    The Best Marinated Venison Loin Recipe

    Have a venison loin? Cook it this way and be so glad you did! Seriously, so good. If your loin is really big, you’ll want to double (or triple the recipe) and let it marinate at least 24 hours. Honestly, the longer the better. Happy cookin’!

  • Hot Ham and Cheese Rolls Recipe

    Hot Ham and Cheese Rolls Recipe

    These rolls are going to be your new best friend! Perfect as a pair for soup or served alone as a quick, easy meal or perfect handheld appetizer. These can’t be beat with a stick, y’all! Let me know what you think. Happy cookin’! xx, mb

  • So Easy, So Good Cranberry Apple Bake

    So Easy, So Good Cranberry Apple Bake

    Look no further for your new favorite festive side dish! This cranberry apple bake pairs well with any main dish. It’s not only delicious, it’s pretty to boot, AND it will make your house smell good enough to eat. This is the perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s. Make it and get…

  • Best Banana Bread

    Best Banana Bread

    This has been a staple banana bread recipe in our family passed down from my Aunt Ann. It really is the “Best Banana Bread!” The secret ingredient really brings it home. So good!

  • Granny’s Sweet Baked Jiffy Cornbread

    Granny’s Sweet Baked Jiffy Cornbread

    This variation of cornbread is a knock-your-socks-off sweet southern delight! My Granny Austin made this regularly and my daughter Austin (her namesake) loves it and requests it often. Her great-grandmother would be proud. 🥰 This is a great base recipe you could dress up with jalapenos and/or cheese to your liking. The best part…

  • Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

    Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

    Everyone needs a good sloppy joe recipe in their rotation and I’ve got one for you! Skip the store bought stuff, this is too easy and too good not to make homemade.Thanks for watching! Until next time, Happy Cooking…xx, mb

  • Classic Hamburger Steak and Gravy

    Classic Hamburger Steak and Gravy

    This is another “fam favorite” around here…classic hamburger steak and gravy. Watch to end of video (or read instructions well!) to see how I made the gravy with NO lumps – because no thank you! Thanks for watching! Until next time, Happy Cooking…xx, mb

  • Easy 3-Ingredient Chicken Pastry

    Easy 3-Ingredient Chicken Pastry

    If there is one dish I would love to eat again at my Granny’s table for Sunday lunch it would be her chicken-n-pastry. I can see her rolling out the dough, cutting it in strips and putting it in the boiling broth. Truly a southern comfort food staple! Luckily for me (and you), there…