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Bean salad doesn't likely conjure up images of a delicious side dish... until you get a taste of mine! ;) Even bean haters end up loving my Three Bean Salad and asking for the recipe. If you're looking for an easy to prepare side dish that's also healthy and easy to take with you anywhere, try my recipe below. Minced onion and garlic are better than the powders, but you can try both or one or the other and see which you like best. The beauty of this recipe is that it's customizable so mix and...

Not a fan of kale due to its coarse texture and slightly bitter taste? I was right there with you when Jason told me he ONLY eats kale and spinach (Really? Those are my options?). Trying these kale chips changed my mind and just may help you enjoy the benefits of one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

Crispy Baked Kale Chips

Ingredients

1 (6-ounce) bunch curly green kale 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon onion pow...

Ever heard of Enchiladas being a Christmas tradition? Well, they were my Momma's family tradition and I even remember one time when my Momma thought it would be a good idea to get "real" spices from the bodega... and we all ended up with very sour stomachs as a result. Our southern tummies can handle all the fried chicken and biscuits and gravy in the world, but not authentic, super hot and spicy food! ;) Of course, like anything my Momma would make, she used all real products teeming with fat...

My mother made everything from stroganoff sauce to banana bread with real cream. The full fat kind. As you can imagine it was all quite tasty! She also teased me that when I hit 30 my metabolism would slow down and what I ate would catch up with me... well then why get me hooked on such delectable foods Momma? ;) She was a little off on the exact age, it was more like 28, but I learned to adapt those delicious meals I enjoyed as a kid to a healthier palate. Continuing our slow cooker series, t...

What I take the most pride in is not anything material, a sales number, ranking or even a goal. Feeling the most pride develops from being truly, uniquely myself and succeeding BECAUSE of it. When I first entered this business as a young (and dumb) 22 year old fresh out of college, people said that I would never last in this business in this area and that the rednecks would eat me alive. Well, I'm still drawing breath after working with Mama June and the Honey Boo Boo clan, so I'm happy to rep...