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Manicotti with Sausage Tomato Sauce

Large platter with halved bell peppers in a variety of colors filled with recipe and served over white rice.

Lentil Beef Stuffed Peppers

Strawberry Tiramisu

Ham and Bean Soup

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If you’re looking for simple, easy-to-follow recipes, look no further! My made-from-scratch dishes are perfect for any occasion. I’ll show you how to create restaurant-quality meals right in the comfort of your own kitchen with helpful tips and tricks to ensure your dishes turn out delicious every time.

I can’t wait to share my latest recipes with you!

Spring Recipes You’ll Love

Strawberry Scones

Jalapeno cheddar bacon bread in a parchment lined Dutch oven.

Jalapeno Cheddar Bread

Crisp and refreshing blood orange lemonade with a slice dipped in.

Blood Orange Lemonade

quiche baked with sliced tomatoes, squash, kale, spinach, asparagus, and cheeses.

Summer Garden Quiche

DINNER

Creamy turkey and wild rice casserole.

Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

French Onion London Broil

Large bowl of cheese grits with pan fried fish on top.

Fish and Grits

Chicken and Dumplings

Large platter with halved bell peppers in a variety of colors filled with recipe and served over white rice.

Lentil Beef Stuffed Peppers

Bowl of sausage and pepper pasta with two pieces of crusty bread.

Drunken Pasta

SOUPS & STEWS

Homemade creamy sausage and potato soup with kale and bacon in a bowl and garnished with red pepper flakes.

Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

Stuffed pepper soup in a pot with ladle.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

French Onion London Broil

SIDE DISHES

Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes

Close up of a few roasted smashed carrots with parmesan.

Parmesan Smashed Carrots

Jalapeno cheddar bacon bread in a parchment lined Dutch oven.

Jalapeno Cheddar Bread

Southern Collard Greens

White bowl with blue specs filled with southern style potato salad.

Southern Potato Salad

Air-Fryer Baked Potato

BREAKFAST

Strawberry Scones

Cranberry Walnut Scones

Pumpkin biscotti being dunked into a cup of tea.

Pumpkin Biscotti

Maple Pecan Banana Muffins

quiche baked with sliced tomatoes, squash, kale, spinach, asparagus, and cheeses.

Summer Garden Quiche

multi-grain belgian waffles stack

Harvest Multi-Grain Waffles

DESSERT

Slice of homemade cheesecake with a cherry swirl. Fresh cherries nearby.

Cherry Cheesecake

Crumb Cake

Pumpkin Roll

Strawberry Tiramisu

Cinnamon maple icing being drizzled over a tray of pumpkin oatmeal cookies.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Red Wine Poached Pears

Stuffed peppers in tomato sauce with a few extra p

Stuffed peppers in tomato sauce with a few extra porcupine balls! #stuffedpeppers #feedfeed #stovetopstuffedpeppers #onepotmeals #easydinner #ladleandgrain

This Chicken and Sausage Skillet is a keeper. Smo

This Chicken and Sausage Skillet is a keeper. Smoky sausage, chicken, and my all time favorite veggie combo: squash, zucchini and tomatoes 😍 - serve it over yellow rice! It's super simple, full of flavor and all made in one pan. Recipe below 👇 (save it for later!) 🥘 Ingredients: 14 oz sausage links, sliced
3 chicken thighs
1 onion, chopped
2 zucchini, sliced
2 squash, sliced
2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 ½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp salt Instructions:
1️⃣ Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken thighs. Flip, then add sausage.
2️⃣ Remove chicken, cut into pieces, and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté onions until soft, then add zucchini and squash, cooking a few minutes.
4️⃣ Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
5️⃣ Add tomatoes, soy sauce, lemon pepper, and salt. Simmer until squash is tender.
6️⃣ Serve over yellow rice and enjoy! #onepanmeal #skilletdinner #chickenandsausage #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner

Is it still beef stroganoff if I skip the mushroom

Is it still beef stroganoff if I skip the mushrooms? I say yes! This version brings all the richness you love—tender beef, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and a velvety sauce—plus fresh spinach for something different. ✨ Here’s what you need:
• 1 lb stew meat
• 1 ½ tbsp flour
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp roasted garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp mustard
• ½ cup sour cream
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 2 cups fresh spinach ✨ How to make it:
1️⃣ Season beef with salt, pepper, and thyme, then coat in flour.
2️⃣ Heat oil in a pan, brown beef, then set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté onions until golden, then add broth, garlic paste, Worcestershire, mustard, and sour cream. Stir well.
4️⃣ Return beef to the pan, add noodles and spinach, and simmer until pasta is tender.
5️⃣ Serve it up and enjoy! #beefstroganoff #foodstagram #feedfeed #beefrecipe #strogonoff #easyrecipes #whatsfordinner

Win over date night with this Red Wine Braised Bee

Win over date night with this Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe. Save this one for Valentines day dinner 💝 This meal is the perfect way to restaurant-quality dinner at home. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes with its rich, savory gravy 🥰 Find the recipe on https://ladleandgrain.com/braised-beef-short-ribs/ #braisedshortribs #redwinebraisedshortribs #valentinesdinner #datenight #feedfeed #dinnerdate

One of my favorite things about opening a kitchen

One of my favorite things about opening a kitchen was making the best, biggest, fluffiest, most delicious buttermilk biscuits. That, and having the kitchen to myself at 5:30 in the morning.
On weekdays, the batch was about 40 biscuits... but on the weekends, we would double and sometimes triple that amount and still sell out by lunch. I think the hardest thing about switching from bulk cooking to everyday cooking is reducing the recipe.. instead of "5 pitchers of flour, 1 jug of buttermilk,".. you're working with cups.. not pitchers, lol. 😆 Do you like your biscuits extra large and fluffy, or do you prefer regular sized biscuits? #buttermilkbiscuits #restaurantlife #eatrealfood #biscuits #cheflife #restaurantstyle #ladleandgrain

Spicy Italian sausage, chili peppers, kale, and s

Spicy Italian sausage, chili peppers, kale, and spinach tortellini in a ridiculously silky and delicious sauce..yum! #eatrealfood #feedfeed #whatsfordinner #cottagekitchen #easydinner

One thing I make every single New Year’s is coll

One thing I make every single New Year’s is collard greens! Simmered with smoky bacon, onions, garlic, seasoning, and broth, low and slow until tender and flavorful. Served alongside black-eyed peas and cornbread, it’s the perfect start to the year. A little bit of tradition, a lot of comfort. ✨ Grab the recipe here and bookmark this post for later!
https://ladleandgrain.com/southern-collard-greens What’s your must-have New Year’s dish? #newyearsmeal #CollardGreens #SouthernCooking #collards #newyearstradition #baconlovers

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