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Hot Artichoke Dip

A rich, savory blend of marinated artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy this warm, creamy dip served with crisp vegetables or your favorite crackers.

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Cowboy Fried Corn

Cowboy Fried Corn is buttery, crisp, juicy, and naturally sweet. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this quick dish comes together in about 20 minutes. It’s a smoky twist on classic Southern fried corn, with a flavor profile similar to Mexi-corn. The addition of peppers and seasoning creates a delicious balance of savory and sweet in every bite.

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Super Moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This is hands down the best pound cake I’ve ever tasted—perfectly moist and absolutely beautiful. Believe it or not, it was my very first pound cake made from scratch! It’s definitely a keeper, and I’ve made it several times since.

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Apple Pie Dump Cake

Do you like the taste of apple pie? But don't like all the work? Here you can have your cake and eat it too! No kidding. Simple to assemble, you spend more time waiting on the baking then the prep and clean up. Delicious and full of spice with the help from a box of spice cake mix that gives this recipe loads of flavor. A Southern Living recipe.

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Classic Patty Melt Recipe

Instead of serving the usual hamburgers how about serving patty melts. Sourdough bread can stand up to the meat and the gooey cheese in this sandwich. Southern Living suggested using a cast-iron pan to handle the heat needed to cook the patties and to toast the bread.

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Baked Oatmeal Maple Pecan

I love oatmeal and not the kind that comes in those little packages. I've been known to cook a pot of oatmeal and then splash my favorite coffee creamer in the bowl when serving. Baked oatmeal has an extra crunch and special flavor. Serve with nuts and fruit or serve with spiced brown sugar milk. This recipe is Joanna Gaines found here.

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Heavy cream adds body and richness to this classic chicken and rice soup. Adding collard greens makes it heartier. Use leftover rice, and you can use the meat from a rotisserie chicken for this soup.

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Our journey in faith, food, & simple living

Little Cypress Lodge began as a dream to share our passion for a meaningful life. We believe in the beauty of faith, the joy of delicious food, the thrill of finding unique treasures, and the peace of simple living. Our blog is a space for honest stories, curated recommendations, and simple recipes, all aimed at inspiring your everyday.