CAJUN BAKED SPAGHETTI – The Southern Lady Cooks

This Cajun Baked Spaghetti is a recipe your family will love. Super versatile too! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE This recipe is a great twist on a classic! We love our original baked ...

AMISH BROWN SUGAR DUMPLINGS – The Southern Lady Cooks

This Amish Brown Sugar Dumpling recipe is one your family will love. It’s a wonderful dessert! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE This recipe for Amish Brown Sugar Dumplings is adapted from a ...

Instant Pot Pork Chops | Cookies and Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Oct 6, 2025 These Instant Pot pork chops come out tender, juicy, and full of amazing flavor in a fraction of the time it would take in the ...

Turkey Barbacoa

Sharing this amazing slow cooker recipe from my friend Arsy! Today, I’m so excited I get to share a recipe from a new ebook, Real Food Slow Cooker Recipes, written by my foodie blogger friend, ...

Can you lose weight in a calorie deficit?

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? Learn how to lose fat, improve body composition, and preserve muscle while losing weight. Hi friends! How was the weekend? I hope you had a great one! It ...

Creamy Cheesy Polenta – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy cheesy polenta is love at first bite! Buttery, soul-satisfying, and creamy, this cheese-laden polenta is perfect served alone or topped with any braised meat, vegetables, or stew. ...

Vegetable Beef Soup

Homemade vegetable beef soup is the ultimate cozy meal! With tender beef, hearty veggies, and a rich broth, it’s slow-cooked for big flavor. Make it ahead, freeze it, and enjoy quick, comforting ...

How to Make the Perfect Spaghetti Carbonara at Home

This spaghetti carbonara combines crisp pancetta, eggs, Parmesan, and pasta for a salty, creamy, and rich dish. Pair it with a side salad and some garlic bread for an impressive but easy meal! ...

The Little Things Newsletter #489 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! As Anne Shirley reminds us each year, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” The weather here has been unseasonably warm during the days, ...

Pumpkin Soup

This creamy pumpkin soup brings all the best fall flavors together in one bowl. Made with pumpkin puree, carrots, onion, and warm spices, it’s topped with crispy bacon and crunchy croutons for a ...