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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cajun Shrimp Rolls

    I love a good sandwich in the spring and summer. They are super easy to do and don’t take away from my outside time! One of the best sandwiches for… Read more

  • Salmon Croquettes Southern Style

    Whether you call them croquettes, patties, or burgers, seasoned fresh Salmon with veggies, formed in to lovely circles and cooked in a pan into yummy goodness are just plain old… Read more

  • Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Pasta

    Shrimp scampi is one of those dishes that is so easy to make yet most people only eat it when they order it in a restaurant. I don’t know about… Read more

  • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

    Prince’s Chicken Shack in Nashville, TN has been officially credited as the place where hot chicken was invented. However, the more research I did, I discovered that the hot chicken… Read more

  • Southern Smothered Turkey Wings

    We love turkey in our family. However, I only make the mac daddy, super special, brined, whole roasted turkey on Thanksgiving. The rest of the year, if we want turkey… Read more

  • Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Breast with Pineapple Peach Salsa

    This recipe really reminds me of a dish I get when I travel to the Caribbean. The flavors are so bright and it’s a great meal if you want something… Read more

  • Chicken and Dumplings

    Chicken and dumplings is a very popular comfort food that you can typically find in the Southern and Midwestern United States. It is said that Southern slaves created this dish… 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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