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Sheet pan nachos are such an incredible dish for many reasons. From the versatility and affordability of the ingredients, to the ease of making the dish, from the number of hungry mouth it feeds, to the immense flavor; this is one dish that is sure to be a family favorite!  Check out the video to learn more about this truly amazing dish!

This video was a follow-up to our WCTV GMS segment. In this video, I go a little more in depth with the recipe. Feel free to check out both videos for step-by-step instructions on how to make this incredible dish! Flavorful and affordable... you can't go wrong! 

Just in time for your Memorial day, Raspberry and Strawberry slushies are a great edition to the upcoming summer days, special occasions and holidays. They are super versatile so you can add your favorite combos of fresh or frozen fruit. Feeling in the tropical mood? ...Add some mangoes and pineapple! For a healthier drink, omit the sugar. For a more adult version, add your favorite rum or vodka to kick this sweet treat up a notch. Slushies are so easy to make, even the little ones can help! 

With everyone at home, you may be looking for things to do with the little ones. These fun crescent roll recipes can keep little helpers busy. These are even something your teen can make for the whole family while you are busy remotely working.  Our first recipe is an easy take on apple pie and the second is a fun take on pizza.   Stay safe out there everyone and keep washing those hands! 

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 As we are asked to stay in even longer, this one pot recipe will help you make dishes to last a few days limiting the amount of time you spend in the stores. This Cajun Chicken Alfredo is sure to be a crowd pleaser and is super versatile. While this dish features chicken and sausage, feel free to replace the meat with grilled or sauteed zucchini, sauteed shrimp or omit the meat altogether.  You can tailor the spices to your liking. Visit my YouTube channel for the full recipe and subscribe!

The Super Bowl has three main elements outside of the big game: commercials , the half-time show, and the FOOD!  Make sure your game day food is on point with an amazing sauce to accompany your burgers, wings or favorite grilled veggies. In this segment, we made a bourbon whiskey sauce featuring both a Vermont maple and bourbon vanilla syrup, cinnamon and balsamic vinegar.

Regardless of who you are cheering for, we have the dips to keep your party going strong and calm the guests whose team may not be performing so hot. Check out this segment for great ideas on crowd pleasing dips where we feature a cajun lobster dip and a buffalo chicken dip... be careful, they won't last!

New year resolutions can be hard to keep.  But we show you just how easy and delicious they can be to maintain. Check out this video to learn of all the versatile ways you can have a quick meal on the go!

So there was just SO MUCH we had to share that we did an extended segment. Check out this extended cut for more great tips and tricks on making healthy smoothies.

This show may have been an absolute train wreck, but we had so much fun recording it! Lol

Watch as we show viewers how to redeem themselves if they failed miserably with their Valentine's Day dinner. We may not have specifically gotten through all of the steps to this incredible dish, but the overall concept was covered amidst the laughter and antics. 

We had WAY TOO MUCH fun making an Italian Lemon Trifle! Watch as Charles decided to decorate a cake instead of make a three-layer dessert. Even though his dessert may not have been the "prettiest", I guarantee it still tasted good. 

Mike and Charles even took their masterpieces back over to the anchor desk to continue sharing with viewers Charles' "disaster". Lol

Tiramisu doesn't have to be complicated to make. In this segment we show you how easy it can be with a modified version that still tastes as good as an authentic recipe! 

In the south, a poorly made potato salad can get you thrown out of an event and even disowned from your family! Don't be caught making "Karen's" potato salad. Watch as LCSO's own Dep. Mike Wallace helps Charles and Mike understand the importance of a well made potato salad. While you didn't get to see the end of the video, Dep. Mike spit out BOTH of the salads made by Charles and Mike (they were THAT bad!) Lol

For a good potato salad, you only need a few simple ingredients! (Raisins aren't one)

We are starting our holiday sides series in this segment by talking about nontraditional takes on traditional holiday side dishes. Your holiday dinners are sure to please when you "switch it up" with these delicious takes on holiday favorites.

French toast roll-ups can either be a quick and easy breakfast for those on the go, or a delectable late night treat for those craving something sweet and savory.  These aren't your average french toast roll-ups though. With the addition of our secret ingredient (sweet potatoes), we have up'd the nutrition factor. A perfect mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and bourbon vanilla, this is a recipe you don't want to miss!

Cranberry Brie Bites with Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Getting ready to feed your holiday crowd has never been so easy!  Canned cranberry sauce is a thing of the past with this easy yet delicious maple bourbon cranberry sauce recipe. When you add crescent rolls and your favorite cheese, there is no reason to serve boring cranberry sauce again. Make a dish your guests will love!!

Chicken crab cakes are the result of what happens when a conversation with me goes WAY off course! Lol

A fan asked me to make a dish with mullet but given I don't know a thing about mullet other than its a bony fish Southerners love, I asked one of my friends to tell me about it and the conversation ended with a dare for me to combine chicken and crab into one dish and make it on the show.... I came through in a major (yet very slick) way! Lol

 If you have ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when the studio cameras aren't rolling, wonder no more! We have just as much fun off camera as we do on!