Midweek meals always seem to be a challenge. Growing up, Thursday dinners usually were sandwich nights, tuna salad reigned supreme. It was easy to make, fed a crowd, and it didn't matter what time the crew sat down to eat. My favorite sandwich, ... Read the Post
GrandMa’s Skillet Biscuits
I'm looking forward to the weekend! How about you? Weekends in THIS southern home bring all sorts of great breakfast treats. Sundays bring on the skillet biscuits, gravy, bacon and eggs, and occasionally a side of hashbrowns. And no, as much as I'd ... Read the Post
Simple Homemade Granola Recipe
Welcome 'Yall to day three of our party! Read on to enter and don't forget to enter the first two days giveaways here and here. I love oatmeal. Yep, I said it. Not everyone does, admittedly. For all of my childhood I equated oatmeal to ... Read the Post
The Most Dangerous Recipe Ever
Today, Simple Plate (the blog) is 2! And every two-year old KNOWS a birthday party is a MUST. So, to quiet my inner 2 year old, WE'RE HAVING A PARTY! And You are getting the presents. Of course, you'll need to do a few things to participate in ... Read the Post
Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Southern women pride themselves on their cooking. And a memorable potato salad is but one of the jewels in the southern cook's crown. I particularly love potato salad. And Spring brings on all sorts of occasions to show off my mad skills with my ... Read the Post
Shrimp Scampi Fra Diavolo Recipe
Fra Diavolo (Italian for "Brother Devil") is the name given to a spicy sauce for pasta or seafood. We like a little heat with our food .We love garlic. We love seafood. And butter? Its all I'll use. This is a go to recipe for me, and frankly ... Read the Post