I apologize in advance to everyone that has made new year’s resolutions to eat healthier by cutting out sweets. From the bottom of my heart, I’m truly sorry that you won’t be able to enjoy these decadent brownies. Just so you don’t feel like you are missing out, I’ll describe them to you. These moist […]
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Coconut Sour Cream Layer Cake
It’s been said that patience is a virtue and good things come to those who wait. The Bible also teaches that patience is one of the attributes of the fruit of the Spirit along with love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Although practicing patience is beneficial, I dare to say that patience […]
Sweet Potato Muffins
Muffins are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. These sweet potatoes muffins are really flavorful and super moist. Buon Appetito!
Strawberry Cream and Chocolate Trifle
I recently created this dessert for a cooking contest. The rules for the contest were to create a recipe using any flavor pie filling. I love a good challenge so decided to give it a try. The hardest part was deciding which pie filling to use. There are so many choices. There’s apple, cherry, key […]
Turnip Greens Stew
When we lived in Meridian, MS we had some of the best neighbors. Buster and Jewel was an elderly couple that lived across the street and became like grandparents to our family. I remember the first time we met Mrs. Jewel, she was so excited to tell us about her church and how much they […]
Chocolate Pecan Pie
This chocolate pecan pie is my favorite variation of the Southern classic, Pecan Pie. Several years ago when I was a Southern Living at Home consultant one of my hostesses served this pie at her home party and I fell in love! I prefer this over regular pecan pie any day. This is would be […]
Banana Crumb Muffins
I recently gave some banana bread to my next-door neighbor as a thank-you for their wonderful hospitality when we moved to our new neighborhood. I feel blessed to have neighbors that practice good ole “Southern Hospitality” even though we are not in the South. A few days later she stopped by to tell me that it was […]
Turtle Cookies
Here’s some tantalizing Turtle cookies to tempt you today, which happens to be Tuesday! This post is brought to you by the letter T. This recipe is a variation of Mom’s Famous Cookies. This cookie recipe is so versatile. Simply mix the dough and add in your favorite candy chips like peanut butter, mint chocolate, white […]
Buttermilk Pancakes
In honor of National Pancake Day, I thought I would share our family’s favorite pancake recipe. These are the best, fluffiest pancakes ever. They are really quick and simple to make. I often modified the recipe and substituted whole wheat flour instead of the all-purpose flour for a healthier option. You can also add 1 cup fruit, nuts, […]
Black Forest Trifle
Today’s post is short and sweet. I am short and the recipe is sweet, ha-ha! Wait! Don’t go! I know that was a bad joke. This trifle dessert is worth sticking around for, I promise. I just love a trifle dessert. They are typically super easy to make and look so pretty. Served in individual glass compotes or wine […]