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Welcome!
Welcome to Belle and Brine! My name is Liz. Just a wife and mother of two trying to keep my family happy and well fed! Convincing toddlers to eat anything besides crackers and cheese has been quite the challenge, but challenge accepted. I wanted to create a site I can share some of my favorite recipes. I will be adding each week. My kitchen is my own personal safe haven. Give me a wooden spoon and a cast iron skillet and I’m ready to conquer the world! I am originally from Mississippi and you will see from my posts that I am very influenced by southern fare. I do…
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Eggplant bake
This recipe is one of those comfort dishes that is super easy to make. Sometimes it’s nice to have a little meat break and focus on the vegetables. This is a hearty dish and who can resist garlic, butter and cheese ? I am thrilled to share, especially during this time when we are confined to our homes. Thinking about everybody and praying the world will heal from this soon. Praying for comfort, Liz
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The Best Damn Salsa
New Year, new house, and new recipes! I’ve taken a bit of a break from my blog and focused on our move and also the holidays. But I am back and ready to continue to share some of my favorites. Speaking of favorites, lets talk tacos. Who doesn’t love tacos? I could eat them every day, but mainly because of my serious addiction to SALSA. This is NOT your typical salsa recipe, but if you are picky about salsa like I am, I seriously urge you to try this out. I made double this recipe for my New Years Eve party, and saved some for myself just so I could…
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Taco Soup
Taco soup is just one of those meals that provides comfort and helps with that taco craving.Very easy and add your favorite toppings!
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Chicken Spaghetti
I have to admit. Growing up I was NOT a fan of Chicken Spaghetti. In my mind the two ingredients should never mix. I was so SO wrong. Chicken spaghetti is a dish that should never go unnoticed. Its hearty, full of flavor and makes a ton! I love to jazz it up by adding a bunch of fresh yummy vegetables and some creole seasoning. Eat it right away or FREEZE it. I love a good freezer meal!
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One Pot Cajun Cabbage
Oh this is a gooooooodn’! A CARB FREE, delicious one pot dish that is super healthy! I have my mother to thank for this recipe. She has made it for a long time and as much as I love this dish, I also love the nostalgia that is attached to it. And Yes I do go back for seconds and feel zero guilt I will go ahead and tell you, this is a spicy recipe. But please don’t let that scare you away. If thats not your thing, opt for a regular sausage instead of cajun. Maybe pick a mild Rotel, instead of the original . It is easy to…
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Hearty Hamburger Soup
I love a soup that is tasty and filled with all the healthy veggies. Not to mention I love the colors in the soup! You can add whatever veggies you want. Just toss them in after you put in the broth! This is a recipe that is easy and easy to love. It makes PLENTY so you will have leftovers. Whats better than leftover soup? Enjoy! An easy, hearty, and delicious soup that everyone will enjoy!
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Arkansas Green Beans
Ohhh how I love some green beans. Green beans with bacon, butter and soy sauce? ABSOLUTELY. My nana told me about this recipe years ago. Every time I make this for a friends, parties, or for the holidays, everyone wants the recipe! This recipe is perfect if you have to bring a side dish that will be serving a good bit of people. I always half it because i’m usually making this for my family on Meatloaf night. https://belleandbrine.com/mimis-meatloaf/ Let me know if you try it out! If you have never had Arkansas green beans, I highly recommend it!!
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Southern Banana Pudding
This is my favorite dessert of all time. Banana pudding is like soul food and It keeps you coming back for more! Not to mention, it is very nostalgic to me. My mimi made it every time she made https://belleandbrine.com/mimis-meatloaf/. I mean you had to take a nap afterwards. This recipe is as close as your gonna get to your grandma’s banana pudding. Feel free to double or triple this recipe and use a larger baking dish. The more the merrier 🙂 Its super easy. I also love using extremely ripe bananas. I mean brown brown brown!!! Try it and let me know!!!
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Blackberry Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes
I love me some pork chops and I LOVE BLACKBERRIES. This is such a savory and flavorful meal. The sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish and it compliments the pork chop so well. The reduction is so tasty you could eat it straight! I understand blackberries are only in season until the beginning of fall, so using frozen will work too!! The most important step is brining the meat and letting it soak for at least an hour. Try it out and let me know what you think!
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Unbeatable Burgundy Beef
Yep, that’s right. My husband said , “You need to add this to a weekly staple.” For gooooood reason too! It’s jam packed with flavor. And SO SO SO EASY. Mix it up in 5 minutes, preheat that oven and pop it in for 3 hours. Go to church. Go to that meeting and by the time you get home DINNER IS READY. And the best part is the smell of the house when you walk in door. Put it over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes. Try it and let me know how you liked it!
