Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginiaβs rich traditions, the changing seasons in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and our simple farmhouse life, these meals have been tried, tested and loved for generations. I hope that the recipes bring your family together around the table!
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Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! We kicked off June with lots of soccer, lots of golf, and a weekend away. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in todayβs roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog:ββ βBroccoli Salad with BaconβThis is the old-fashioned broccoli salad you remember from family cookouts and church suppers, with crisp raw broccoli, sharp cheddar, sweet raisins, sunflower seeds, and plenty of crumbled bacon in a sweet-and-tangy dressing.
βBBQ Chicken BreastβA simple BBQ dry rub and a finishing brush of barbecue sauce do all the heavy lifting, so this is the kind of 20-minute weeknight dinner that feels like a cookout!
βCreamy Cucumber SaladβCool, creamy, and tangy, this cucumber salad is the kind of easy side dish that disappears fast at summer suppers and potlucks!
βClassic Homemade ColeslawβFinely shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a sweet, creamy, tangy buttermilk dressing. It's a KFC copycat that comes together in 15 minutes!
βMississippi Pork Roast (Oven or Crock Pot)βJust 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep yield a Mississippi pork roast with crispy bark on the outside and tender, juicy pulled pork inside. Roast it in the oven for the crispiest exterior, or set it in the Crock Pot for hands-off ease. Either way, you've got a big batch ready for sandwiches, tacos, or Sunday supper.
βAntipasto Pasta SaladβAll the flavors of a classic Italian antipasto platter like salami, pepperoni, olives, cheese, and marinated artichoke hearts, tossed with pasta in a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette.
βMarinated Grilled ShrimpβAn easy, healthy dinner for the warm weather months! With honey, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil, this marinade comes together in just 10 minutes for a fresh, flavorful, and simple meal.
βTexas Sheet CakeβMy mother-in-law's famous chocolate cake -- perfect for any occasion!
β20+ Southern BBQ RecipesβThis collection has the mains, sides, sauces, and sweets I come back to all summer for cookouts, family gatherings, and any backyard get-together that calls for something Southern on the table.
And since it's Sunday, it's time for Our Week in Meals! You can check out all of the highlights from our week and hopefully find some new dinner inspiration for your own meal plan. The full details are on the blog today:ββββββββββββββ
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The Seasoned Mom
Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginiaβs rich traditions, the changing seasons in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and our simple farmhouse life, these meals have been tried, tested and loved for generations. I hope that the recipes bring your family together around the table!
Hey there, A good marinade is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to anything you're grilling. Five minutes of prep the night before, and dinner the next day tastes like you put in a lot more effort than you did. Here's a marinade for every protein you're likely to put on the grill this summer. Steak, chicken, pork, shrimp, and a little something for the veggies too. STEAK THE MVP London Broil Marinade A balance of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and herbs that turns an affordable cut into...
Hey, friend. Most people pack the slow cooker away around Memorial Day and pull it back out when soup season hits...but I'd argue June is when it earns its keep! Today Iβve pulled together six sandwich dinners that all start in the slow cooker and end on a bun. The kitchen stays cool, dinner is essentially done by lunchtime, and everybody is happy at the table. THE CLASSIC Slow Cooker Pulled Pork A pork shoulder, a simple rub, and eight hours in the slow cooker. The kind of pulled pork that...
Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included Memorial Day, family time, and the start of summer break. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in todayβs roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog: Easy BBQ Baked Beans Turn a few cans of beans into the smoky, saucy side dish everyone hovers over at a cookout! Bacon, bell pepper, and a sweet-tangy BBQ sauce do...