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  • Chicken Under a Brick with Roasted Red Potatoes

    One of the hardest things for any cook to do in the kitchen is to cook a chicken that has crispy flavorful skin and juicy meat. There are a few… Read more

  • Honey Sriracha Wings

    Sweet heat…yummy. I love a dish that’s a little bit sweet with a little bit of heat (ok, a lot of heat). It’s a marriage made in food heaven. When… Read more

  • Instant Pot Chili | Low Carb and Keto Friendly

    This chili recipe will have you dancing in the streets wondering how in the world did you live without it! So who doesn’t like a good chili on a cold… Read more

  • Southern Shrimp and Grits

    Shrimp and Grits is a classic dish that originated in the coastal lowcountry marshes of Georgia and South Carolina. Folks in the south eat this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, supper,… Read more

  • Sweet Potato Pie

    Sweet potato pie…oh how I love thee. Y’all I’m not a huge dessert person, but I have been a fan of sweet potato pie since I was a kid! It’s… Read more

  • Southern Chicken Salad

    I’m one of those people who just loves a good salad. It’s the one thing that I can always find ingredients in my refrigerator to put together. Now, salads can… Read more

  • Classic French Toast

    In my opinion, the best French toast is sweet, but not too sweet, is crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and doesn’t have a bunch of fussy ingredients.… Read more

  • Honey-Ginger Salmon

    Honey-Ginger Salmon is one of my favorite things to eat for lunch. It’s easy to do and the clean up is a breeze because the salmon is baked in foil… Read more

  • Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Shrimp

    I love spaghetti squash. When roasted, it develops a wonderful buttery nutty flavor. It has become more and more my go-to pasta substitute. Spaghetti squash is light, low carb, and… Read more

  • Baked Beef Spare Ribs!

    One of my family’s favorite things to do in the warmer months is to grill out. In fact, you can probably find me on the grill two to three times… Read more

  • 7 Spice Roast Chicken

    There are about five basic recipes that ever good cook should know, and one of them is the perfect roast chicken. When done right, it should be well seasoned, crispy… Read more

  • Next Level Cornbread Dressing

    Can we please pause for the cause and talk about dressing for a moment? Cornbread dressing to be exact! Our family recipe was passed down from my Grandmother to my… Read more

  • Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins

    My mother taught me how to make cornbread muffins when I was eight years old. It was one of my favorite things to eat with our Sunday dinner. Mom would… Read more

  • Classic Mac and Cheese

    Who doesn’t love a good mac and cheese – right? It’s so yummy and versatile. You can make it as a side dish or add ingredients to it like chicken… Read more

  • The Perfect Martini

    It does’t matter where you go in the world, you will be hard pressed to find a person that doesn’t enjoy a good martini. Martinis have always been the go-to… Read more

  • Creamy Garlic Dijon Chicken

    My Creamy Garlic Dijon Chicken is so delicious and loaded with multiple layers of flavor. Enjoy! Watch the video of this recipe here! Read more

  • Yummy Creamed Corn

    I love creamed corn. It’s one of those dishes that you can find in fancy restaurants and on everyday kitchen tables all across the Country. The simple seasonings let the… Read more

  • Easy Beef and Broccoli

    My easy beef and broccoli is another one-pan wonder! It cooks quickly, about 20 minutes, and the flavors are complex yet easy to achieve. I love making this and it… Read more

  • Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes

    Baked salmon with asparagus and potatoes is a one-pan meal that’s a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner or perfect for meal prep. A lovely yet simple garlic-lemon-butter sauce tops this… Read more

  • Instant Pot Oxtail Stew

    I love oxtails so much, but they can be a bit expensive. This is ironic because oxtail stew came about in the 17th century when the poor and working class… Read more

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Chicken Tortilla Soup is in my top three favorite soups! It’s filled with fresh, healthy ingredients that are simmered together for delicious goodness. The bonus is the homemade crispy tortilla… Read more

  • Roasted Spatchcock Turkey

    There is always that time of year when our thoughts turn to perfectly roasted, golden turkeys. We dream about them and plan how this will be the year that we… Read more

  • Peruvian-Style Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce

    Flavorful food is the name of the game for me and Peruvian Chicken with Spicy Green sauce is one of those dishes that is definitely in the game! This delightfully… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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