Dawn Cockell

Turnip Green Soup Recipe

Ingredients 1 Fresh Bunch of Turnip Greens 1 Fresh Bunch of Mustard Greens 2 Small Onions or One Large Onion One Pound of Mild Sausage One Pound of Hot Sausage 2 Packages of Lipton Vegetable Recipes Soup & Dip Mix 2 Cans Black Eyed Peas (Drained) 2 Cans Northern Beans (Drained) 2 Cans Rotel 4 Chicken Bouillon Cubes  + 4 Cups Water 1-2 Cups of Water (reserved from greens) Garnish: Hot Sauce and Green Onions Directions First, you will want to add ... Read More

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Recipe o   1 Bag Bowtie Pasta o   8-10 Chicken Breast Strips or 3 Boneless Chicken Breast o   2 TBS Creole Seasoning (Tony Chachere’s Brand) o   1 Stick of Butter o   1 Medium Red Bell Pepper o   1 Medium Green Bell Pepper o   1 Yellow Onion o   Container of Mushrooms (I omit this) o   4 or 5 Green Onions o   1 Carton of Heavy Whipping Cream (pint) o   ½ TSP Dried Basil o   ½ TSP Lemon Pepper Seasoning o   ½ TSP Salt o   ¼ TSP Garlic Powder o   ¼ TSP ... Read More

Bold and Beautiful Swimsuits

Swimsuit Shopping Swimsuit season is fast approaching. Have you bought your first swimsuit yet? I am guilty. As a matter of fact I purchased my first one at the beginning of January.  I was in Target and swimsuits were out. If you are in Target and they have swimsuits, you must buy one. Right? If I am being honest, I pretty much look at swimwear year around. I even ask for gift cards to Victoria's Secret so that I can buy a new swimsuit the following summer. No, I do not love swimsuits ... Read More

Southern Pot Roast

Southern Pot Roast Pot Roast Ingredients o   1 2-3lb Roast (We prefer Round or Tri Tip) o   1 package of Hidden Valley Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix o   1 Package of McCormick Dry Au Jus Gravy Mix o   4-5 Pepperoncini  Peppers o   1 Stick of Unsalted Butter o   ¼ Cup Water o   3 Russet Potatoes o   One bag of Baby Carrots Directions This good southern pot roast recipes is one of my favorites. Many people use a crock pot for their roast. We use to be one of those ... Read More

Your Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, Beach Style

  Struggling for Gift Ideas? Valentine’s Day is this Sunday.  Are you prepared? Do you have that special person of yours a gift? Often times we are guilty for waiting until the last minute. Waiting until the last minute does not mean you have to sacrifice on quality.  You still have plenty of time to get some great finds for your loved one. I like shopping online as much as possible. Yet, there are those times when I wait too long and then must go to the store. Anything after ... Read More