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Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp

Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp

When I planned this post, I tried to remember when I first made this recipe.  It was one of the first keeper party recipes I found.  Working backwards, my best guess is a party when the Princess OG was in nursery school.  Let’s just say that’s been a minute.   What I...

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

When I told my friend Jamie I was going to test out a pimento cheese version of sausage balls, here’s what she said:  “Holy s%$#!  OMG!  Yes, please!” (We’re pretty enthusiastic about sausage balls around here.)   This recipe is exactly what it sounds like.  I...

Weeknight Chicken Carnitas

Weeknight Chicken Carnitas

If you’ve ever had Mexican carnitas you already know they’re delicious. The name “carnitas” means “little meats”.  Traditionally, carnitas are made by slowly braising a pork shoulder in a highly seasoned broth, then shredding the meat, and frying it in its own fat...

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

I'm  not going to play coy:  I make awesome deviled eggs.  I don’t make the kind with smoked salmon or caviar on top.  I don’t make the kind with butter in the filling.  I don’t make deviled eggs that involve bacon, shrimp, or Sriracha, ever.  I make old-fashioned...

The Lazy Chef’s (Almost) Homemade Pizza

The Lazy Chef’s (Almost) Homemade Pizza

A week or two ago I was supposed to be working.  Football was on and it wasn’t going especially well.  I was listening to the game, scrolling Facebook, and mostly goofing off, when I saw my friend Staci had posted a photo that looked like this:  That's an oldfangled...

French Onion Chicken

French Onion Chicken

Although French Onion Chicken is delicious and has the best sauce/gravy known to man or beast, it isn't very photogenic.  Beige and brown foods are notoriously difficult to photograph.  But don't let the homeliness fool you.  This recipe is swoon-worthy,...

TexMex Ranch Dressing

TexMex Ranch Dressing

Move over, plain sour cream.  You've got some competition!  Cool and creamy TexMex Ranch Dressing is the salad dressing you didn't know you needed. TexMex Ranch Dressing 1 cup sour cream½ cup full-fat buttermilk2 t. parsley flakes1 t. each dried dill and dried chives½...

Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing

Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing

Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing is a staple in our house. It’s one of our go-to salads year-round, and we’re especially fond of having it with all sorts of Asian-American dishes. Princess Persnickety is a sushi fan, and Cucumber and Carrot Salad with...

Basil Chimichurri

Basil Chimichurri

A couple of days ago my dear friend AC showed up to Party on the Porch with a particularly thoughtful hostess gift: a gallon bag of gorgeous fresh basil.  I used some for garnish on some pasta the next day and I still had a ton left.  I certainly didn’t need more...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

It has come to my attention that I don’t post anywhere near enough recipes for sweets.  There are reasons for that.  First, I’m not really a baker, and what little baking I do is usually bread-type things rather than dessert-type things.  Second, I’m not much of a...

Fresh Tomato Tart

Fresh Tomato Tart

I was at my parents’ house recently, and my mom was making me take home tomatoes from their garden.  (That makes it sound like a bad thing--it’s not.)  I guess we were talking about what to do with tomatoes when she announced that a gentleman they know has the best...

Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Bacon

Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Bacon

If Leslie Anne Tarabella isn’t your personal friend, I’m so sorry. But chin up! Leslie Anne writes these terrific collections of stories that help the rest of the universe understand the Deep South. She’s a hoot, and very insightful.  Is there a word for that?  In any...

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Leftover Crab Mornay omelet.  It's what's for breakfast.
Leftover Crab Mornay omelet. It's what's for breakfast.
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Crab Mornay is a Gulf Coast classic for a good reason--it's fantastic!

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Crab Mornay is a Gulf Coast classic for a good reason--it's fantastic! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/crab-mornay/ #southernfood #southerncooking #holidayfood #ritzcrackers #crab#seafoodlover #foodporn #foodstagram #familyfavorite #gulfcoastcooking #fairhopefood ##yum
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Easy Dinner!  Baked Citrus Chicken. 
BONUS:  it's a legit use of all those extra satsumas!

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Easy Dinner! Baked Citrus Chicken. BONUS: it's a legit use of all those extra satsumas! #southerncooking #southernfood #chickendinner #chickenrecipes #familydinner #familyfriendly #familyfavorite #citrus #oranges #lemonchicken #lemon #satsuma #kidfriendlyfood #easydinner #yum
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'Tis the season for easy party food!  Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp is a perennial house favorite

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'Tis the season for easy party food! Make-Ahead Marinated Shrimp is a perennial house favorite Littlecoastalkitchen.com/make-ahead-marinated-shrimp/ #southernfood #southerncooking #gulfcoastcooking #wildcaughtseafood #shrimp #foodstagram #holidaygoodies #holidayfood #easypartyfood #easyrecipes #horsdoeuvres #familyfavorite #yum
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Hello, happy people! We've got a  busy food week ahead; the holidays are officially here!  And you know what that means:  party food!  Here's an easy way to update an old favorite--

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
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Hello, happy people! We've got a busy food week ahead; the holidays are officially here! And you know what that means: party food! Here's an easy way to update an old favorite-- Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls Littlecoastalkitchen.com/pimento-cheese-sausage-balls/ #southernfood ##thanksgiving #southerncooking #holidayfood #partyfood #holidaygoodies #footballfood #foodstagram #sausage #cheese #pimentocheese #familyfavorite #yum
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Here's your new holiday side:  Stuffed Acorn Squash.

It's easy, delicious, and it travels well.

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Here's your new holiday side: Stuffed Acorn Squash. It's easy, delicious, and it travels well. Littlecoastalkitchen.com/stuffed-acorn-squash/ #holidayfood #thanksgiving #southernfood #foodstagram #southerncooking #familyfriendly #easyrecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #stuffedvegetables #eatyourveggies #yum
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Yay!  Holiday party food is such a treat!  Today's installment is Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball!

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Yay! Holiday party food is such a treat! Today's installment is Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/cranberry-pecan-cheese-ball/ #holidayfood #holidays #southerncooking #southernfood #thanksgiving #partyfood #appetizers #cheese #cranberries #cranberry #pecans #familyfavorite #foodstagram #yum
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UPDATE:  Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen is full.  HOWEVER, if we can fill another class, I'll add one!  I need 8 attendees for the class to fill.  I'm looking at the calendar now---
UPDATE: Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen is full. HOWEVER, if we can fill another class, I'll add one! I need 8 attendees for the class to fill. I'm looking at the calendar now---
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Join us for our annual Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen 2024! I'll be making brand new, easy, inexpensive gifts this year, no cooking skills required. Class is Saturday, Dec. 7th, 10am. Email me to register: malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com. Class is $40, and it's always fun!
Join us for our annual Lazy Chef's Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen 2024! I'll be making brand new, easy, inexpensive gifts this year, no cooking skills required. Class is Saturday, Dec. 7th, 10am. Email me to register: malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com. Class is $40, and it's always fun!
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