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Creamy Ham Casserole

March 14, 2013 By Debbie Lawrence | 4 Comments

Ham is a year round Southern Favorite. And a Creamy Ham Casserole is no execption ! With Easter around the corner you’re likely going to be looking for ways to use all that left over ham and this recipe is sure to please! Its never too early to plan! If you’re looking for the [...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Main Course, Recipes · Tagged: broccoli, butter, flour, ham, milk chease, mushrooms, sour cream

Italian Cream Cake

November 15, 2012 By Debbie Lawrence | 6 Comments

Becky left me an email earlier this month, wanting my recipe for Italian Cream Cake. Well, as it happens, that’s my favorite birthday cake, and guess what ? My birthday was this week, so I made one. And can I just say. SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! This is layer on layer of to die for [...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Desserts, Holidays, Italians In The Deep South, Recipes · Tagged: brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, flour, pecans, shaved coconut, soda, sugar

A Hot Southern Mess™

October 25, 2012 By Debbie Lawrence | 3 Comments

These pulled pork stuffed potatoes are what I call a ‘Hot Southern Mess™’ because you get all the comfort of a slow cooked pull pork combined with a creamy coleslaw served over a piping hot slow baked potato. A real mess to look at but oh so temptingly tasty. Substitute a medium sized sweet potato and what’s [...]

Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Featured, Main Course, Recipes, Slow Cooker · Tagged: bacon, butter, chili powder, cumin, onion, pork roast

Potato Corn Chicken Chowder

October 19, 2012 By Debbie Lawrence | 2 Comments

Cool fall days. They’re finally here and so I get to whip out my best soup recipes. This weekend’s choice is my Potato Corn Chicken Chowder recipe. This my friends is true comfort food ! All the things you love from potatoes to bacon and then some. Garnish this tasty delight with a sprinkle of [...]

Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Main Course, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Soups & Stews · Tagged: bacon, butter, cheese, chicken, corn, garlic, milk, onion, potato

Southern Shrimp and Grits

October 19, 2012 By Debbie Lawrence | 2 Comments

Grits are a must in southern cooking and this Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe is no exception! We love our grits in the south and they’re not just for breakfast! If you’ve never been south of the Mason Dixon line, odds on you’ve never truly enjoyed these yummy bites of deliciousness. For those of you familiar [...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Main Course, Recipes, Seafood · Tagged: butter, creole seasoning, garlic, onion, shrimp, siracha sauce

GranMa’s Skillet Biscuits

April 13, 2012 By Debbie Lawrence | 20 Comments

Welcome! Its Day 4 of our Birthday Celebration here at Simple Plate. Read on to enter and don’t forget to enter the first three days giveaways here, here and here. TGIF!!! I’m looking forward to the weekend! How about you? Weekends in THIS southern home bring all sorts of great breakfast treats. Sundays bring on [...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Holidays, Party, Recipes · Tagged: baking powder, butter, buttermilk, flour, sea salt, shortening, sugar

The Most Dangerous Recipe Ever & A Birthday Party!

April 10, 2012 By Debbie Lawrence | 31 Comments

Today, Simple Plate (the blog) is 2! And every two-year old KNOWS a birthday party is a MUST. So, to quiet my inner 2 year old, WE’RE HAVING A PARTY! And You are getting the presents. Of course, you’ll need to do a few things to participate in the party, but they’ll be fun I [...]