Nolapapa’s ​Peanut Butter Cookies

Life is crazy right now. I know it is the craziest I have ever seen. All of a sudden, we have an unprecedented amount of free time. I cannot imagine how bored I would be if I didn’t have my kids to run behind. Thankfully, I am able to teach them some things I personally…

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Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta Dip

As much as I like to serve sweets, I do make it a point to make some really good veggie options for dinner as well. I have found that the more thought and effort I put into creating a veggie dish, the likelihood that my kids would not only eat it, but also like it.…

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Vegetable and Beef Soup

Anyone that knows me, knows my favorite weather is the coldest of winter with overcast skies. The gloomier the better! There is nothing better to brighten those days or nights up than this delicious soup. Trust me, it’s made with an entire spring garden. You can basically empty out any veggie from your fridge that…

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Meyer Lemon Ice Box Pie

If you ever wondered what pie could truly represent the south, this would be it. The lemon ice box pie is a perfect balance of tangy filling topped with a sweetened whipped cream frozen ontop of a salty and sweet graham cracker crust. When it gets unbearably hot down here, there are only two things…

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No Packet Tacos

No packet tacos are EASIER than opening those impossibly hard packets of taco seasonings! I promise! And can I just say it is also very rewarding to know what is in the food you are creating for your family First, Make sure you have all of your ingredients you need! •1 lb of lean ground…

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World’s Best Peach Crisp

Oh y’all. Summer is HERE! And you know what that means? FRUIT FLIES! Omg- they kill me. Well, instead of losing your cool over these little buggers- just whip your fresh fruit into the easiest dessert imaginable! A fruit crisp! Do you know what makes them so easy? exactly- NO CRUST! All you need to…

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Papa’s Potato Soup with Hunny Butter Rolls

papa's potato soup and hunny butter rolls

One of the  most gratifying feelings I’ve had in life  is when my kids ask me to make one of my favorite foods. When it gets cold, and the steam starts to bellow up from the rooftops, and you have to barrel yourselves through the winter wind- THAT IS THE IDEAL TIME for Papa’s Potato Soup. However,…

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Papa’s Sloppy Papi

Everyone loves a Sloppy Joe. This is different than the ole’ lunchroom sandwich. This takes the traditional and allows you to completely make the sauce from scratch. It’s so easy and SO much better than “Manwich” ever thought about being. It’s finished off with 2 VERY important components. 1) Rouses Brioche Hamburger Buns 2) Classic American…

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Papa’s Broccoli & Chedda’ Pasta

Finding those veggies that our kids will eat is OFTEN a struggle bus. I have found that when we have landed on a veggie or fruit that they love, I keep it consistent but introducing it differently over time. This pasta is WHERE IT IS AT y’all! First, Grab your ingredients: 2 heads of fresh…

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Valentine’s Finale

A Crepe Masterpiece For Valentine’s day one of my most favorite things to make for my husband’s dessert are delicious crepes. With so many different variations of sweet crepe recipes you can never go wrong! You can choose the light and sexy route with strawberries and cream or opt for a more decadent dish with…

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