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Easy Cheese Enchiladas
This simple Cheese Enchiladas recipe pairs gooey cheese, tortillas, and a homemade, smoky enchilada sauce for the perfect weeknight meal.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
These Instant Pot Pinto Beans made with turkey sausage are tender, full of flavor, and are perfect served as-is or over a bowl of rice.
Pumpkin Waffles
These Pumpkin Waffles are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with pumpkin flavors and warm fall spices.
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
This easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta combines tender chicken with penne pasta and a rich pesto cream sauce made with homemade walnut pesto.
Classic Veggie Pizza
A simple Classic Veggie Pizza made using fresh ingredients like red & green peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and lots of mozzarella cheese.
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I’m eric
I’m a husband, father, Louisiana native, and lover of Tex-Mex and double-stacked burgers. On this site, you’ll find Southern recipes I learned from my grandmothers using simple, approachable ingredients. Read more…
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I am all about turning good/clean ingredients into great recipes! I prefer to cook from scratch, but life keeps you busy and extra time is not always available. So, I try to make my recipes as simple as possible — without compromising on flavor.
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Easy Chicken Recipes
Whether you’re looking for a one-pan meal, an easy casserole recipe, or an Instant Post method for roasting chicken, you can’t go wrong with one of these chicken recipes. Perfect if your usual rotation of chicken breast recipes needs a switch-up!
Imbibe anyone?
Believe it or not, mixology doesn’t have to be complicated. These simple cocktail recipes take the guesswork out of bartending. So choose your favorite liquor and grab these recipes for your new favorite drinks.
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new cookbook released
Healthier Southern Cooking
Inspired by Eric Jones’s mixed southern and Cajun heritage, this book is full of familiar favorites re-created for a healthier lifestyle. To address the health concerns that came to him with age and awareness, Eric makes small adjustments to lower the salt, fat, carbs, or calories without compromising the flavors he loves.
Full of southern charm and a little bit of Cajun flair, there’s a recipe in this cookbook to accommodate any dietary consideration.