Halloween Fun

by Patty Roper

Label plates and glasses with stick-on chalkboard name tags. Send a scary message with gummy letters threaded on skewers. Cut cheese pizza into fingers, and add pointy pepperoni fingernails. Serve chili in small bowls with shredded cheese and top with piped...

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GRAVY

by Patty Roper

Pork Tenderloin with Gravy  1 (1½ -2-pound) pork tenderloin  1 (1-ounce) package dry Ranch dressing mix  2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup  Place tenderloin in crockpot. Rub on both sides with Ranch dressing mix. Pour soup over top....

Easy Does It: Fall Fun

by Patty Roper

  In the fall in Mississippi, the weather is cool and pleasant, and it is a wonderful time to enjoy an alfresco meal with girlfriends to visit and share stories, create memories, and craft some easy-to-make decoupage pumpkins! Line the table with silver dollar...

Patty’s Easy White Chicken Chili

by By Patty Roper

Wouldn’t you just love to come home to this slow-cooker goodness? Patty Roper demonstrates how to make this hearty favorite. Full recipe shows at the...

AL FRESCO THANKSGIVING

by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson

There is no place on Earth more worthy of giving thanks than Mississippi in the fall with its crisp, cool beauty. Add grateful hearts and sharing delicious food with family and friends and what could equal a more perfect Thanksgiving? Among the fall trees on a...

MEET THE PARENTS DINNER

by Patty Roper, Photos by Bonnie Dickerson

The ring is on the finger, the date is set, everyone is excited, and the planning is about to begin. It is time for everyone to meet and get to know their new extended families. There are so many decisions to be made and shared, and what better way than over a nice...