This recipe is hands down one of my favorites! It is so simple and can be thrown together quickly. You can even use a rotisserie chicken!! It is defiinitely a favorite of my family and friends. It pairs well with rice pilaf and any vegetable. Also reheats easily. I hope you enjoy!
1tsppoppy seeds (if you do not have these, you can leave them out)
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2sleevesRitz Crackers, crushed
1stickbutter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, poppyseeds, salt & pepper and mix until all combined. You can even throw all the ingredients in your Kitchen Aid if you have one!
Add to a 9x13 casserole dish that has been coated with nonstick spray. To make the topping, mix together the crushed crackers & melted butter. This is best done in a big ziplock bag. Add the topping to the top of the casserole.
Bake for approx. 25 minutes until it is warm & golden brown. Top with extra poppy seeds.
Warm french toast cooked with a crispy cinnamon sugar crust, topped with fresh butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar and fresh local berries... My mouth is literally watering as I type this. So so good! Your kitchen will also smell DIVINE!
The most delicious pasta, just in time for warmer weather! It's creamy, it's salty, it's tangy, it's truly PERFECT. You could pair this with a glass of white wine, have dinner on the back porch and that my friends, would be the perfect evening. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl, add eggs, oil, & vanilla extract and mix until combined. Next, add your flour, baking soda, salt & pumpkin pie spice and mix until the batter starts to form. Lastly, add your carrots, pineapple, coconut and pecans. Mix just until combined being careful not to over mix. Divide batter equally into 3 cake pans that have been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake until a toothpick comes out crummy, but not clean. That is how you know your cake will be moist!!! They will continue to cook as they start to cool.
FROSTING
For your cream cheese frosting, in a mixing bowl add your butter and powdered sugar. Mix for a couple of minutes until the frosting has started to form. Add your cream cheese and vanilla extract next. Turn your mixer on high until you have the most beautiful cream cheese frosting.
ASSEMBLY
Once cake layers have completely cooled, start to layer with your cream cheese icing. Top with caramel and flaky sea salt. ENJOY!!!
It's Masters Week in Augusta, GA and that only means one thing... most are out on the golf course eating pimento cheese or egg salad sandwiches, while sipping on sweet tea, an ice cold beer or cocktail! It truly is a one of a kind experience and if you ever get to go to the Augusta National, enjoy every minute of it! If you can't make it to the course, grab these ingredients and make a Bloody Mary while watching the tournament on the big screen! I hope you enjoy!
Cheese & Charcuterie Skewers (I used Cabot Pepper Jack Cheese & Spicy Salami)
1stalkCelery
Mt. Olive Pickles
Mezzetta Olives & Peppers
**I also add my homemade candied bacon if I can
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE BLOODY MARY --
In a mason jar, add your Bloody Mary Mix and Vodka over ice. SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE until your arms feel like they may fall off, literally! In a new mason jar, dip the rim into Durty Gurl Bloody Mary Rimmer -- Fill with ice & pour in the shaken mixture. Top with all the toppings. This is basically a snack... The more the better!!! CHEERS Y'ALL!
When you think of Sweet & Sassy Apron, think, LOCAL. Whether you’re in town for The Masters or you’re a local wanting to try some new spots for lunch or dinner, maybe even a fun cocktail… Sweet & Sassy Apron is bringing you all of the best spots! I AM YOUR LOCAL REFERRAL GIRL!
We are in full swing of the best week of the year in Augusta, GA… THE MASTERS! There is so much going on in our city this time of year with the most important being the Golf Tournament & of course the next being FOOD! You deserve the BEST and that’s exactly what you get at these incredible spots.
If there is a new restaurant or shop in town, you can best believe I will be there to check it out! I love supporting all of our small shops & local businesses. The CSRA truly has so much to offer & I am telling you all about them!
Food is such a work of ART. It takes a certain skill and these places listed above really take the time to make every dish & drink unique and always, always delicious! Now go ahead and make that reservation & get some of the most amazing food and drinks in the CSRA! If you’re headed to a new spot, I would love to hear all about it. Tag me on social media, @sweetandsassyapron.
This is such an easy recipe & great all times of the year. It is perfect for gatherings, bridal showers, baby showers & more! I love the sweetness of the cranberries and the spiciness of the pickled jalapenos. The best combo!
In a bowl, combine all ingredients until completely mixed. Best paired with your favorite crackers, on a toasted croissant or straight out of the bowl!
First, line a square baking dish with parchment paper and set to the side.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and add in all but about one cup of the mini marshmallows. Keep stirring on low until the marshmallows are melted. Remove the pan from heat and add in the remaining marshmallows & cereal.
Pour into the lined baking dish and top with extra Lucky Charms marshmallows & lots of SPRINKLES and a pinch of sea salt!
Next week is National Agriculture Week and National Pecan Month starts in April! I visited my friends at The Pecan Barn again recently and got some goodies! Not much is better than a fresh GA pecan and that’s exactly what these are. Straight from the farm, out of the shell and then to you — That’s as good as it gets y’all!!!
The Pecan Barn is located in Blythe, GA and is a family owned & operated business. With a variety of items to choose from, they have fresh pecans, praline pecans, glazed & chocolate covered, just to name a few! They also have blueberry or maple pecan syrup (delicious on waffles) along with locally made jams, pecan oil and their newest item pecan clusters which is fresh pecans covered in caramel & chocolate — they are AMAZING!
These make great gifts for friends & family that may not be local, corporate gifts, for your office staff and even closing gifts for all you realtors! They also ship all over the United States. With Masters right around the corner, these would be perfect in gift baskets for your guests. What a great way to say WELCOME TO AUGUSTA, GEORGIA!
The Pecan Barn, 228 Church St. Blythe, GA 30805, (706) 421-3936
My kitchen is my absolute favorite place to be. I love to use my creativity to develop and test recipes. Whether it’s baking a cake, testing a new recipe or just a good ‘ole casserole for some pure comfort food, I am ready to make it all!
Of course there are so many items I have in my kitchen that I feel are “must haves” if you like to be in the kitchen too. Quality is SO important when it comes to kitchen tools. For example, you could purchase a low-priced mixer today and then end up having to replace it in a couple of years or you could really invest in a high quality, top of the line mixer and it lasts you 20+ years.
Your most important tool in the kitchen is a good quality chef’s knife. Trust me, they are worth the investment! There is nothing more unsafe in a kitchen than a dull knife. My favorite chef’s knife that I use for everything is the Zwilling 7″ Santoko Knife. I highly recommend going somewhere that will allow you to hold the knife to see which is the most comfortable fit for you. My favorite shop is Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, TN.
My next 2 favorite small appliances are my Kitchen Aid Mixer and my Nespresso Machine. Cake & coffee — AM I RIGHT OR AM I RIGHT?! I use my Kitchen Aid for everything from cakes, cookies, mixing casseroles and shredding chicken — the possibilities are endless! Now, my Nespresso machine is pure GOLD! I use it every single day, whether it’s a warm cup of coffee in the mornings or an iced latte in the afternoons. The frother is a must!!! You will never want to go to a chain coffee shop every again! I’ve posted quite a few recipes on my Facebook & Instagram pages if you would like to check them out.
Lastly, there are 2 small items but I feel like they are very important as well! My recipe box is filled with recipes that are 70+ years old down to recipes that I have created with my own 2 hands. I have collected family recipes over the years and have held on to them as a treasure. There is such a variety in that box and it makes my heart so happy. The next item is clear spice jars with labels. When we moved, I made a point to go through my spice cabinet and switch over to these clear jars. Not only are they aesthetic, but it is also so easy to tell when you are low on your spices. Keeping a fully stocked, organized spice drawer/cabinet is the secret to a good dish!
Thank you for taking a tour around my kitchen and letting me show you some of my favorite things! If you have any questions about any of the products, feel free to reach out. I will sharing a lot more products in the future.
