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Apricot Pork Chops

Apricot Pork Chops

These delightfully tangy Apricot Pork Chops are simple enough and quick enough to become your new weeknight favorite.  The sauce ingredients are all pantry staples, with the possible exception of apricot preserves.  If you don’t have apricot preserves, pick up a jar...

Lemon and Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables

Lemon and Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables

Good news!  I’ve given up long-winded blog posts for Lent.     Hahahahaha!      I’m kidding, of course.  Lent or not, we all need a goodly number of easy and delicious seafood recipes, and I have a few words to say about that.  Let’s dive right in, shall we?...

Pasta al Limone

Pasta al Limone

For those days when you just can’t even think anymore, the answer to dinner is Pasta al Limone.   Pasta al Limone translates to Lemon-Scented Pasta.  It hails from the Naples/Amalfi Coast area of Italy, where they grow the finest lemons in the world.  It’s...

Baked Citrus Chicken

Baked Citrus Chicken

I’m always on the lookout for new chicken recipes.  Of course I require that they taste great, but I assign big bonus points for easy preparation.  And y’all already know I’m a citrus freak. You can imagine how happy I was when I first discovered Baked Citrus...

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,...

Stuffed Italian Sausages

Stuffed Italian Sausages

Heaven only knows where I first ran into this recipe, but I’m so glad I did.  I knew at first glance that we’d love it.  And with Italian sausage, mozzarella, and marinara, why wouldn’t we?     When I Googled Stuffed Italian Sausages in preparation for writing...

Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers

Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers

Eggplant deniers, listen up!  A week or so ago I got a text from my mom.  She had a recipe that belonged on the blog.  She told me about a sheet pan dinner she’s been making for a while now that my dad LOVES.  And after hearing what she does, I can certainly see why....

Baked Shrimp Scampi

Baked Shrimp Scampi

As long as we’re cooking quick and easy summer food, you need to know about delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi.  (You’ll note that this is also a quick and easy blog post.) This recipe is based on the typical North American version of Shrimp Scampi, specifically the one...

Pepper Jelly Glaze for Chicken

Pepper Jelly Glaze for Chicken

I have just discovered something fantastic. It’s a new sauce/glaze for chicken, and I can’t believe I haven’t tried it before. I was cleaning the refrigerator recently and found half a jar of red jalapeno pepper jelly left over from the holidays. I was considering...

Meatloaf Burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

I recently had a reader request comfort food recipes. I thought all of my recipes were comforting, but what do I know? So I asked what sort of thing he had in mind. The answer was meatloaf and mac and cheese. Fine. Meatloaf today, Macaroni and Cheese next week....

Lemon Chicken Pasta with Rosemary

Lemon Chicken Pasta with Rosemary

I’m on week 3 of working 7 days in a row, so I’ll be quick. Luckily, Lemon Chicken Pasta is the perfect thing for this situation, plus it’s really good. Welcome to your new family favorite! This is one of those one-pot pasta recipes. You don’t cook the noodles before...

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Quick and easy dinner for spring: 

Apricot Pork Chops!

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#springtime #apricot #yum
Quick and easy dinner for spring: Apricot Pork Chops! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/apricot-pork-chops/ #familydinner #familyfavorite #southerncooking #foodstagram #porkchops #springtime #apricot #yum
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I posted lovely, springy, Pasta al Limone on the blog a bit back, but I never got around to telling y'all about it.  So here it is now!  It's a good bet when you'd rather play outside on pretty evenings instead of cooking dinner. 

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#pasta #lemon #familydinner #familyfavorite #quickandeasymeals #quickandeasyrecipes #foodstagram #budgetmeals #kidfriendlyfood #italianfood  #yum!
I posted lovely, springy, Pasta al Limone on the blog a bit back, but I never got around to telling y'all about it. So here it is now! It's a good bet when you'd rather play outside on pretty evenings instead of cooking dinner. https://littlecoastalkitchen.com/pasta-al-limone/ #pasta #lemon #familydinner #familyfavorite #quickandeasymeals #quickandeasyrecipes #foodstagram #budgetmeals #kidfriendlyfood #italianfood #yum!
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Cover easy, breezy, springtime dinner with this one-pan salmon wonder. 

Lemon and Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables 

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Cover easy, breezy, springtime dinner with this one-pan salmon wonder. Lemon and Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables Littlecoastalkitchen.com/lemon-and-honey-mustard-sheet-pan-salmon/
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I have one more slot for the canning class on March 22nd, 10am.  Only $15! Who wants it?
I have one more slot for the canning class on March 22nd, 10am. Only $15! Who wants it?
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It's salad season!  Kick it off with an easy and delicious Fried Chicken Cobb Salad!

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#southernfood #southerncooking
#foodstagram #salad #friedchicken #familyfriendly ##familydinner #yum
It's salad season! Kick it off with an easy and delicious Fried Chicken Cobb Salad! Littlecoastalkitchen.com/fried-chicken-cobb-salad/ #southernfood #southerncooking #foodstagram #salad #friedchicken #familyfriendly ##familydinner #yum
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Water Bath Canning Class!

Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method!  Water bath canning is suitable for jams,  jellies, pickles, and preserves.  It requires no special equipment.  We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class.  Class will run 2 to 3 hours.

When:  Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Where:  Fairhope, venue TBA
Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
Water Bath Canning Class!

Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method!  Water bath canning is suitable for jams,  jellies, pickles, and preserves.  It requires no special equipment.  We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class.  Class will run 2 to 3 hours.

When:  Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Where:  Fairhope, venue TBA
Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
Water Bath Canning Class!

Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method!  Water bath canning is suitable for jams,  jellies, pickles, and preserves.  It requires no special equipment.  We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class.  Class will run 2 to 3 hours.

When:  Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Where:  Fairhope, venue TBA
Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
Water Bath Canning Class! Learn the safe and easy USDA-approved water bath canning method! Water bath canning is suitable for jams, jellies, pickles, and preserves. It requires no special equipment. We'll make and can homemade strawberry preserves start to finish in class. Class will run 2 to 3 hours. When: Saturday, March 22nd, 10 a.m. Cost: $15 per person Where: Fairhope, venue TBA Email malia@littlecoastalkitchen.com to reserve your spot!
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More pasta!  An oldie, but a goodie:

Seafood Stuffed Shells
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#foodstagram #southernfood #southerncooking
#pasta #freshseafood
#crab #shrimp #wildcaughtseafood #shrimprecipes #familyfriendly #familyfavorite #yum
More pasta! An oldie, but a goodie: Seafood Stuffed Shells Littlecoastalkitchen.com/seafood-stuffed-shells/ #foodstagram #southernfood #southerncooking #pasta #freshseafood #crab #shrimp #wildcaughtseafood #shrimprecipes #familyfriendly #familyfavorite #yum
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Still trying to get into the Carnival spirit?  This will help:

Voodoo Pasta
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#foodstagram #southerncooking #gulfcoastcooking #mardigras #pasta #sausage #shrimp #gulfseafood #yum
Still trying to get into the Carnival spirit? This will help: Voodoo Pasta Littlecoastalkitchen.com/voodoo-pasta/ #foodstagram #southerncooking #gulfcoastcooking #mardigras #pasta #sausage #shrimp #gulfseafood #yum
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You know you want it.

Littlecoastalkitchen.com/bananas-foster-cake/

#southernfood #southerncooking #foodstagram #foodporn #creolefood #cake #mardigras #mobilemardigras #dessert #bananas #rum #yum
You know you want it. Littlecoastalkitchen.com/bananas-foster-cake/ #southernfood #southerncooking #foodstagram #foodporn #creolefood #cake #mardigras #mobilemardigras #dessert #bananas #rum #yum
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