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Everyday Recipes for Home Cooks

A bowl of mussels with Creole sauce, linguine, and a baguette on the side.

Creole-Style Mussels With Pasta

Diana RattrayUpdated on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Leave a Comment2 min read

Try Creole style mussels with pasta for a taste of Louisiana cuisine. Delight in briny mussels and linguine in a rich, spicy tomato sauce.

A sauté pan with creamy Cajun seasoned chicken and pasta with crispy pancetta, cream, garlic, and parsley.

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Diana RattrayUpdated on February 13, 2025February 13, 2025Leave a Comment2 min read

Impress your friends and family with creamy Cajun chicken pasta, a flavorful meal combining spicy flavors and rich, creamy sauce.

The slow cooker with finished chicken and dumplings made with refrigerated biscuits and peas and carrots.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Diana RattrayUpdated on January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Leave a Comment3 min read

Slow cooker chicken and dumplings are an easy-to-prepare dinner, and …

A baked sweet potato casserole with pecan topping.

Thanksgiving Sides Southern Food Casseroles Side Dish Sweet Potatoes

Best Sweet Potato Casserole

Diana RattrayUpdated on December 14, 2024August 18, 2024Leave a Comment3 min read

Add warmth and flavor to your holiday meal with this delicious sweet potato casserole! Creamy sweet potato filling topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.

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Baked Garlic Cheese Grits

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024June 23, 20245 Comments2 min read

Upgrade your breakfast or dinner with this indulgent garlic cheese grits recipe. Made with fresh garlic and cheddar cheese, it’s a creamy and flavorful Southern classic.

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Spiced Pecans

Diana RattrayUpdated on September 25, 2024June 20, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

These easy homemade spiced pecans are perfect for gifting or enjoying as a snack! Or sprinkle them over baked goods.

trifle dessert glasses with banana pudding

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Easy Banana Pudding

Diana RattrayUpdated on July 13, 2024May 26, 2024Leave a Comment1 min read

Whip up a delectable easy banana pudding in no time. Layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped topping create a heavenly dessert!