Plain and Simple: Crockpot Lemon Chicken

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Ingredients: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thirds (or chicken tenders)  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  2-3 Tablespoons oil (or butter)  salt and pepper, to taste  1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix  1 teaspoon minced garlic  1/4 cup lemon juice  1/2 cup chicken broth  Instructions:  Coat chicken breast...

Getting Your Garden Ready for Autumn

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As the temperatures cool and leaves start to change colors, Alabama gardeners need to begin preparing their plants for the fall season. With the...

Decorate for Fall on a Budget

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Once Labor Day has passed, the days quickly start to fly by and before we know it, we're already celebrating Halloween. But the transition...

Class of 1988 Event: Former Teachers and Administrators Honored

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On September 2, 2023, the Class of 1988, along with many former teachers and administrators, gathered at the Marion Depot to honor all retired...

Plain and Simple: Strawberry Filled Angel Food Cake

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Ingredients:  1 Angel food cake, from scratch or store bought  1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened  1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk  3 tablespoons lemon juice  1 teaspoon almond extract  2 cups thinly sliced strawberries  1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip  strawberries for garnishing  Directions:  Cut a 1/2-inch...

Plain and Simple: Marry Me Chicken

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Ingredients: ½ cup all purpose flour  ½ teaspoon salt  ½ teaspoon pepper  ½ teaspoon garlic powder  ½ teaspoon paprika  4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts  2 Tablespoons oil  2 Tablespoons salted butter  2 Tablespoons minced garlic  1 cup chicken broth  1 cup heavy cream  1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese  ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)  1 teaspoon oregano  1 teaspoon thyme  ⅓ cup chopped sundried tomatoes  fresh basil and parmesan (for garnish)  cooked pasta, rice,...

Plain and Simple: Pig Pickin’ Cake

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Ingredients  For the cake:  14 ounce can mandarin oranges (1/2 cup juice reserved, drain the rest)  15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix  1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup), softened to room temperature  1/2 cup mandarin orange juice  4 large eggs  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  For the...

Plain and Simple: Buffalo Chicken Wings with Homemade Ranch

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken wingettes, thawed  1 cup buttermilk  1 1/2 cups self-rising flour  1 teaspoon paprika  1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper  1 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder  1/2 teaspoon onion powder  oil for frying (preferably peanut oil)  1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)  1/4 cup hot sauce, I like Frank’s brand hot sauce  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  Instructions: In...

Central Alabama Cogongrass Control Workshop to be held September 22

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Special to Marion Times Standard  Cogongrass is one of the most invasive species in Central Alabama, and control can be difficult and costly for landowners...

Alabama Grammy-Nominated Artist Alvin Garrett Embodies Inspirational Soul with Latest Single...

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LISTEN!    (Marion, AL) - August 21, 2023 — Distinguished singer, songwriter, and producer Alvin Garrett is once again commanding attention with his electrifying soulful new single, "’Til I Get...