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Candied Yams from Scratch (Southern Style)

by Alexandraa August 26, 2026

Thanksgiving by Alexandraa 56 views

Candied Yams from Scratch (Southern Style) are one of those dishes people stress about every single holiday. You want them soft but not mushy, sweet but not sugary, and glossy …

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Southern Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy

by Alexandraa May 26, 2026

Dinner by Alexandraa 444 views

Southern Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy is the dinner I make when I am tired of thinking and I just want something that tastes like comfort. You know those evenings …

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Hi, I’m Alexandraa — a home cook, mom, and the person behind every recipe on this site. I started this blog because I got tired of recipes that looked beautiful online but fell apart in a real kitchen with real kids waiting to eat. Everything I share here is tested at my own dinner table, made with ingredients you can actually find, and simple enough to pull off on a busy weeknight. I cook a little bit of everything — easy snacks, cozy dinners, feel-good health tips, and the occasional treat that disappears before it even cools down. If you’re looking for food that works in real life, you’re in the right place. Welcome to my kitchen.

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Soul Food

Candied Yams from Scratch (Southern Style)

Southern Smothered Chicken with Onion Gravy