Just outside Tulsa, Okla., a scene replayed in countless homes across America unfolds. A close-knit family sits down to dinner, their three preteen and teenage girls chattering about soccer practice as Mom and Dad pass the fried chicken. Pay no attention to the fact that in this scenario, the parents are Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks, one of country music’s most famous couples. In their private time, “we’re no different than anybody else,” Trisha, 43, tells Quick & Simple. “Other than what we do for a living, we’re just like any other family.”

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From Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen

You won’t go to a southern picnic or covered-dish supper and not see deviled eggs. Garth and I grew up eating different versions of this dish, so both varieties are included here. Honestly, I never met a deviled egg I didn’t like, so these are both yummy to me!

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From Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen

I started making these cookies in the eighth grade, and they just might be responsible for my love of cooking. It wasn’t just that they are gooey and awesome, which they are; it was also that people complimented me on my cooking skills, and that gave me confidence. It later worked out in the singing thing, too! Exactly how chewy these cookies are depends on how big you make them. I make mine a little bigger than the recipe calls for because I like them soft in the middle. They are best served with a really cold glass of milk…or more cookies!

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