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Welcome to With Sweet Tea! Hey y'all! I am so incredibly glad you dropped by. Most of the dishes you'll find here are authentic Southern recipes that have been lovingly handed down through my family for generations. For a while now, a few sweet folks on Facebook have been begging me to start sharing them online. I always meant to get around to it, but it wasn't until my grandbabies asked me to write down all my recipes that I knew I had to finally sit down and make this blog a reality. Keepin' It Real & Simple. Now, please don’t expect anything fancy around here! I’m just a down-home Southern cook who was taught everything I know by my mother and grandmother. Some of these recipes you have probably heard of before, while others might be completely new to your kitchen. Either way, my biggest hope is that you find something here that you and your family just absolutely love. If you do find a recipe that hits the spot, please leave me a comment or drop me a line! I have always loved hearing from my readers, and your messages truly make my day. A Quick Note on How I Cook (The "Eyeball" Method)I have a little confession to make: I am one of those cooks who never measures anything. I have made these dishes so many times that I can tell exactly how much to use just by looking at it. If a recipe calls for a cup of sugar, I’m not going to pull out a measuring cup—I’m just going to dump in the amount that looks like a cup to me! Because I want you to find success in your own kitchen, I am trying my absolute best to convert my everyday cooking into exact measurements for you. But please don't stress over it! As long as you follow along somewhat closely, you won't mess it up. Let's Get Cooking! Relax! Cooking is supposed to be fun. So come on, stop reading, and let's go have some fun in the kitchen! I love y'all, and Jesus does too.
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Sunday, September 18, 2022

Macaroni salad

 This is a quick dish that my family just loves. It's an effortless dish that can be served at home in front of the TV or taken to a potluck dinner as a perfect side dish. There is actually a funny story behind this, that I will tell you at the bottom of this Post.

I always keep two boxes of Velveeta Macaroni and cheese on hand. I mean, I am never without this stuff.  It can make a quick easy dinner and there are a million things you can add to it, to give it just the right taste that your family or guests will love.





2 Boxes of Velveeta mac and cheese. 

2 bell peppers (Seeded and chopped)

2 small cans of sliced black olives

1 can or ro-tell ( Hot or mild)


Make macaroni according to directions. 

Add in all the above ingredients and stir well. If possible, allow to set about an hour before serving.



This is how this recipe came to be. My son brought home a friend and it was about dinner time. I had planned dinner for three people but not four. I was scrambling to come up with something to make. Then I saw the Mac and Cheese sitting on the counter. I remembered that were had eaten Taco's the night before and I had saved some of the toppings in the refrigerator. I grabbed the bell peppers, olives, and diced tomatoes. I threw it all in the mac and cheese. I made a quick beer bread to serve with it. Everyone raved about it. LOL!

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Easy Macaroni Salad

 


I came across this recipe completely by accident. Many years ago my teenage son brought unexpected guests over at dinner time. I had only planned dinner for three people, so this left me rummaging through the fridge trying to come up with something to quickly feed five people. Luckily, I had made tacos the night before. So the leftover toppings came to my rescue!

2 Family Size boxes of Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese.

1 can of Rotel 

1 can of Black Olives ( Sliced)

1 Green Bell Pepper finely chopped.

Cook the macaroni according to the directions adding the cheese sauce. Add the Rotel, Olives, and bell pepper stir together, and serve.

You may add any other items that your family enjoys such as mushrooms, jalapenos, green onions, tomatoes, etc.