Old-Fashioned Homemade Eggnog
Christmastime wouldn’t be complete without a nice cup of old-fashioned homemade eggnog, now would it? This eggnog recipe will leave you with…
Candied Pecans
Candied Nuts can be used for toppings on all kinds of desserts, from ice cream to pies, puddings, custards, trifles, and more!…
Blackberry Crumble
In the spring, our family has a special tradition of picking wild blackberries and coming straight home to make this wonderful Blackberry…
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie is a staple in the South. This is the land of sweet potatoes, after all! Some say you shouldn’t…
Southern Fried Banana Pudding Pie
If you haven’t been introduced to the wonderful world of fried desserts yet, you’re missing out! There’s no diet in the world…
Banana Pudding In Mason Jars
This recipe for Banana Pudding in Mason Jars will go with you wherever you need it! Banana Pudding is a classic southern…
Homemade Pear Pie
I need to use up all my garden pears this year, AND this Homemade Pear Pie does just the trick! It perfectly…
Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Lime Icing
Talk about a cake with some zing! This Key Lime Cake has all kinds of fresh tangy flavors—it feels like a party…
Best Baked Apple Dumplings
This apple dumplings recipe is almost too good—and too easy—to be true. The homemade pastry dough is simple enough that you don’t…
Figs Stuffed with Mascarpone and Maple Walnuts
It’s amazing how food evokes such special memories. When I first came up with the recipe for these stuffed figs, I wanted…
Cantaloupe Ice Cream
Cantaloupe grew profusely in our garden this year, so we decided to try a few “experimental” recipes to make good use of…
Coconut Cream Pie
I have a lot of eggs and milk that I need to use up today, so coconut cream pie is on the…
My No-Fail Almond Brittle Recipe
Now it’s time to talk about one of my all-time favorite snacks. It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s got a lot of crunch…
Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire
Key lime pie is one of those quintessential Southern desserts. You won’t believe how easy it is to make! Additionally, this version…
Orange Coconut Cake / Robert E. Lee Cake
My sister and brother-in-law gave me one of the best presents one Christmas, Southern Living’s Southern Heritage Cakes Cookbook (Oxmoor House, Birmingham,…
Southern Spice Pie: Perfect Holiday Dessert
Bourbon Pecan Pie and Southern Spice Pie My Southern Spice Pie is an Alabama version of Shoofly pie. The Shoofly pie…
Southern Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie
Southern Bourbon Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie has graced my Sunday dinner table for as long as I can remember. Pecan Season =…
Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe
This Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe sold me on growing my very own pumpkins even though I’d never liked eating pumpkin in the…
Baked Peaches with Honey and Almonds
Did you know that peaches are rich in vitamin A and Beta-carotene as well as potassium, fluoride, and iron. Peaches actually prevent tooth decay? Baked Peaches with Honey and Almonds is a recipe I hope you will make again and again! It’s simple, elegant and declicous. Dig in!
Southern Peach Tea: A Recipe to Know by Heart
This southern peach tea is one of the all-time favorite beverages in my home. We love it on hot summer days —…
Gorgeous Baked Meringue with Cream and Berries
This gorgeous baked meringue with cream and berries is luscious, velvety, and crunchy at all once! This rustic free-form dessert reminds…
Alabama Peanut Pie
Peanut Pie is an all-time favorite in my home. For my family, this pie has become a traditional holiday pie. I can’t…
No Fail Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
I have been making this red pepper jelly for years and have never had this recipe fail. It is super easy and has the perfect consistency for glazes, sauces, and yes…thumbprint cookies (my favorite). If you’ve never tried red pepper jelly you might think it’s super spicy. The great thing about making your own pepper jelly is that you control the outcome. It doesn’t have to be spicy at all.
Rustic Pear Tart: Why You Should Make One
This Rustic Pear Tart is one of my go-to recipes for entertaining. It helps that I have gorgeous pear trees and blueberry…