The process of blackening shrimp is both easy and remarkable. To begin, the spices are whipped together in a bowl, including a bit of brown sugar to help create an amazing crust on this sizzling seafood. These bold flavors from ingredients such as paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cumin will be sure to flavor your …
Start making baked potatoes in the air fryer and enjoy them as a quick and easy lunch, dinner, or side dish option. If you aren’t cooking in bulk for a baked potato bar or a meal for a family of six, just pop 2-4 (depending on the size of your air fryer) Russet Potatoes in …
This Italian Cream Cake is one of my favorite desserts. It’s the perfect recipe for those who are looking to impress their friends and family with a little bit more than just cake, frosting, and sprinkles. Make it for a special occasion, or holiday gathering when you want a beautiful dessert that looks as good …
Freezing squash can be a necessity if you have a garden that’s overflowing. Squash tends to grow in abundance during the summer and I haven’t met a gardener yet who didn’t need to store the surplus. Even if you’re not a gardener you may want to take advantage when summer squash is in season and …
Use Funfetti cake dip to make a dessert cheese ball that will feed a crowd! This unique dessert recipe is perfect for parties and potlucks. Serve it with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or animal crackers for fun finger food at your next gathering. You can even make it ahead of time and store it in …
Is there anything better than nachos? I don’t think so. The best part of nachos is that you can put all sorts of toppings on them, and they are always delicious. These BBQ chicken nachos are a twist on traditional beef nachos and they cook quickly and easily in the oven on a sheet pan. …
This easy cucumber salad recipe uses only 5 ingredients making it a perfect side dish for summer. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, Cucumber Onion Salad with Quinoa is a vegetable side dish that everyone can enjoy so double the recipe and bring it to your next potluck or cookout! Summer is here and my dad’s garden …
This Southern fried green tomatoes recipe can be made as simple as you like. This recipe is for traditional, simple fried green tomatoes but you can easily create more variety if you like. Make them gluten-free, or jazz your fried green tomatoes up with an easy remoulade sauce for dipping. If you’re feeling fancy, I’m …
Built in 1886, the Crescent didn’t start out as American’s Most Haunted Hotel. Its journey from a hotel to a women’s college to a cancer hospital and eventually back to a hotel provides an engaging historical framework for visitors. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker hoping to capture a ghost with your camera or honeymooners there for …
Learning how to cool off in the summer heat is something every Southerner has to master in order to thrive here. Y’all will be glad to know that Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels, Texas has “chill” down to a science. Let’s take a look around and go over a few tips and tricks to …