Author: hmccallum
I'm a small town girl from Sunshine State that recently moved to the Memphis area. I totally adore writing about the wacky history of recipes and sharing our families cherished handed-down favorites that range from all the Iconic Southern Classics to Traditional Italian-American recipes.
This Classic Sausage Chicken and Okra Gumbo is a spin-off of a popular recipe from Paul Prudhomme, the famous New Orleans chef who put Louisiana on the American culinary map. It is a hearty, flavorful, […]
This flavorful, delicious old-fashioned Southern Meat Sauce has been floating around for years; a thick, rich, hearty, and filled to the brim with sweet organic tomatoes, peppers, and onions that lends the perfect layer of […]
This classic stick-to-your-ribs Beef and Biscuits Casserole is the ideal flavorful meal for a weeknight dinner or busy weekend. Beef, carrots, potatoes, peas, corn, and green beans, topped with deliciously fluffy biscuits come together in […]
Deliciously filling Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup has all the delightful flavors of Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, without all the work. It’s hearty, beefy, and it’s full of flavor. Made with lean ground beef, ground pork, […]
Are you looking for a comfortable, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal? Then look no further! Your entire family will love this Vegetable Orzo Soup, as a quick and easy healthy weeknight meal. This Vegetable Orzo […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce is a wonderfully creamy, cheesy, and savory makeover for ordinary Brussels Sprouts; made with a deliciously flavorful and creamy Parmesan sauce that makes them utterly irresistible side dish […]
Roasted Vegetables with Orecchiette Pasta is the perfect flavorful recipe to please the entire family. They are made with freshly roasted veggies to maximize the flavor and a simple sauce to enhance the pasta and […]
Make the perfect crowd pleaser in just a matter of a few minutes time with this deliciously flavorful fresh-tasting Black Bean and Corn Salsa with avocados, pineapple, and mango that your family and friends will […]
Fresh Veggie Pizza is one of the best super-simple retro recipes to this day, with all of those fabulous textures on top of a soft fluffy crescent roll crust, slathered with cream cheese, herbs, and […]
This flavorful Quick and Easy Asian Sweet Chili Shrimp is marinated in a tangy Thai sauce that tastes sweet yet slightly spicy; it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner when you have 30 minutes […]
This flavorful hearty Chicken Bacon Spinach Pasta recipe is tossed in a thick and creamy roasted garlic Parmesan sauce. It’s a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will have you thinking that your eating […]
Where can you get a huge Double juicy Bacon Burger with Cheese that is far superior to a drive-thru burger? Right in your very own backyard with this deliciously flavorful Double Bacon Cheeseburger recipe. After […]
This deliciously savory-and-sweet Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect lunch or light dinner and can be used as a hearty side dish. Combining the best of three different worlds, Waldorf Salad, Grilled Chicken, and […]
Ambrosia Salad is one of those iconic desserts that the Southern Population thrives on at Picnics, Potlucks, Holidays, and Family Functions. Ambrosia is lovingly Made from sweet pillowy marshmallows, heavy cream, sour cream, coconut flakes, […]
Southern Pea Salad is one of the most simple yet deliciously flavorful salads you’ll sink your teeth into this season. Packed with organic green peas, carrots, celery, Colby-Jack Cheese, ham, crisp bacon, hardboiled eggs, crunchy […]
It’s that time of year here in sunny Florida where we start bringing out our favorite salads and Tortellini Salad is just one of them. It’s the perfect salad for lunch, family gatherings, church potlucks, […]
This adorable Dirt Pudding Recipe is a favorite among both kids and adults alike. Layered with chocolate pudding, Oreo cookies, fresh strawberries, juicy blackberries, and gummy worms to make a delicious treat everyone will love […]
This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is packed with Pearl Couscous, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions, fresh parsley, asparagus, Greek olives, roasted red peppers, Goats Cheese and tossed in a homemade vinaigrette dressing. It’s the perfect side […]
Arroz Con Salchichas, aka Rice with Vienna Sausages, has, for years been known as comfort food in both Cuban and Puerto Rican households, made distinctly with long grain rice, tomatoes, homemade sofrito, green olives, capers, […]
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate flavorful seafood appetizer. Delicious juicy jumbo white mushrooms stuffed to the hilt with seasoned tender lump crab meat, cheese, breadcrumbs, and herbs, all baked in the oven to glorious […]
