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on Dec 12, 2014, Updated Sep 07, 2023 49 Comments Heritage frosting includes ingredients and is made a bit differently from how you might think of a frosting, but definitely don’t let that scare you away from making this wonderful frosting recipe. Heritage frosting is made by cooking flour and milk over low heat until it is thick, then allowing it to cool completely. As it cools, you whip together butter, sugar and vanilla until they are light and fluffy before adding the butter mixture to the cooled flour mixture and whipping until it resembles fluffy whipped cream....

on Sep 04, 2015, Updated Oct 14, 2021 46 Comments I’ve mentioned before about my love for pimento cheese. Creamy and smooth with just a bit of a kick from the pimentos, it is a southern favorite that you’ll find served at everything from simple family afternoon snacks to wedding showers or at the nicest of dinner parties. It’s quiet a versatile dish to have in your recipe box. As a matter of fact, a while back while we were in Asheville, we ate Tupelo Honey for dinner and were served a warm pimento cheese dip for our appetizer....

If you’re planning a trip in the near future, make sure you register for travel insurance before you go. You can also check out my list of essential items for backpackers! Rome is a city like no other. I’ve visited my share of European cities and had the chance to explore places like London, Paris, Barcelona, Athens, and Istanbul (half of which is technically in Asia!). While there’s plenty to see and do in each of those places, you truly can’t beat the rich history and friendly culture you find in the Eternal City....

How To Make Mango Salad Need a quick, healthy lunch? Mango salad. Want to impress at a potluck? You guessed it, mango salad. It’s that dish that looks like you’ve put in hours of effort, but in reality, it’s pretty simple to whip up. And the best part? It’s as healthy as it is delicious.

on Nov 25, 2015, Updated Sep 28, 2021 20 Comments If you are looking for a side dish that is just as beautiful to look at as it is to make, then this acorn squash is just what you need! With just a few ingredients, this dish is everything there is to love about squash – sweet, tender, and delicious! For years, I sliced my acorn squash in half, scooped out the pulpy insides and then cut it into small wedges to roast....

How to Make Moroccan Chicken Tagine Step #1: On a pie plate, combine the flour and Moroccan spice mixture. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. I’ve been back to that restaurant many times since that fateful first venture, yet I’m entirely unable to order anything other than the Apricot Chicken Tagine. This plate of sweet, spiced chicken and tender apricots just hits the spot. I decided that I wanted to try to recreate the tagine chicken breast dish at home (from memory), which wasn’t exactly easy....

on Sep 29, 2010, Updated Jan 08, 2024 308 Comments You may want to read about my love of muscadines. Then you’ll understand why I’m so picky about my recipe for making jelly. No wasting these babies. I really think it may be considered a sin in the south if you don’t use your muscadines. Well, at least it is in my family. I bet someone would stage an intervention....

How to Make Blueberry Cranberry Sauce Step #1: Heat the sugar and water in a 3-quart or larger Dutch oven (or other heavy-bottomed pot) over medium-high heat until boiling. Adding blueberries to cranberry sauce is a more modern variation. It shows how people nowadays like to mix different flavors in their cooking. Like cranberries, blueberries are also from North America. For a very long time, Native Americans have appreciated the great taste and health benefits of these berries....

How to Make Pancetta Pasta with Pine Nuts Step #1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the pine nuts on the sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts turn a light golden brown. Set aside to cool. Step #2: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, but reserve the cooking water....

on Aug 11, 2013, Updated Jun 22, 2023 40 Comments Summer (honestly, any time) is a favorite time for me to make many delicious homemade ice creams! We love many flavors, from simply the best old fashioned vanilla ice cream ever to fun flavors like s’mores or blueberry cheesecake. And this peach ice cream is extra special, extra creamy, and absolutely loaded with juicy peaches! It’s so good and always a summer favorite!...

on Oct 24, 2024 53 Comments If you feed a small group for Thanksgiving and may not need an entire Easy Roast Turkey or want an even quicker option for the holiday or Sunday supper, this turkey breast is perfect! Prep it in just minutes with a few simple ingredients. You’ll love my cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, make-ahead turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole, and even more Thanksgiving recipes. I love the delicious, juicy, tender goodness of my full-size roast turkey!...

on Feb 16, 2015, Updated Aug 01, 2023 31 Comments Looking for more delicious main dishes? I think you will love my lasagna, chicken pot pie, steak fajitas, and more! I’ve got a bit of something spicy to share with you – and I think you will love it! This Shrimp Creole is scrumptious, simple to make, and the best I’ve ever had. My family recipe makes an easy meal for weeknights and is perfect for entertaining guests....

on Jul 30, 2013, Updated Sep 28, 2021 33 Comments Last week, I had girlfriends over for a get together and knew I wanted to include in the menu something that everyone would enjoy, but that wouldn’t have me working away in the kitchen when everyone arrived. I knew this Skillet Roasted Chicken would definitely fit the bill! There are just a few tricks to it that make it my favorite way to roast chicken....

How to Make Crock Pot Pork and Beans Step #1: Boil the beans for 10 minutes. The common thought used to be that soaking beans would reduce some of their, ahem, more musical qualities, but that’s pretty much been disproved. Soaking them does cut down on cooking time, but since you’re slow-cooking them anyway, who cares? Right? Step #2: Place the beans, broth, and bay leaves in a large slow cooker....

on Dec 19, 2017, Updated Sep 07, 2023 2 Comments My fascination with cranberries continues with these beautiful, sparkly sugared cranberries that make everything that you serve them on more festive, fun and elegant! They couldn’t be much easier to make, with just two simple ingredients – fresh cranberries and sugar! Sugared Cranberries Recipe How to Make Sugared Cranberries Make simple syrup. Make a simple syrup of equal parts sugar and water over medium heat....

on Jul 13, 2011, Updated Nov 08, 2023 7 Comments These baked beans could actually be a meal all by themselves. These baked beans inspire me to have a cookout, a family reunion, or any other kind of event just so I can serve them to everyone I know. Yeah, they are that good. Here’s how I make them. I started with a can of Bush’s Baked Beans. Pour them into a large pot....

How to Make Thai Green Curry with Eggplant Step #1: Make the green curry sauce and set it aside. If you haven’t worked with eggplant before, it might seem a little intimidating. It’s kind of weird and purple, isn’t it? I’ve always found eggplant to be a bit bitter for my taste. So, I make sure to peel away all of the purple skin with a vegetable peeler, then dice it up and place it in a strainer with some salt to let the remaining bitterness drain away....

How to Make Thai Pork and Green Beans Step #1: Bring a pot of water to a boil and toss in your green beans. Let them cook for about 3 minutes, then strain and rinse with cold water. In all seriousness, it took me years to order something different. I finally got brave one night at dinner and decided to order something different. I went with Pad Prik King, also known as chicken with spicy green beans, and it was divine....

on Aug 30, 2017, Updated Apr 25, 2023 168 Comments If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious recipe that’s perfect for any meal, baked beans are the way to go! We love it with hamburgers, grilled chicken, ribs, and more! This classic dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and can be customized to your taste. How to Make Baked Beans Recipe Rich, smokey, and so delicious, my recipe comes together quickly and then bakes slowly so that all those flavors just meld perfectly together!...

on May 27, 2014, Updated Sep 04, 2023 11 Comments The patty melt recipe is truly a simple sandwich recipe that I love dearly. It holds very special memories for me. You see, sometimes during the summer, I would ride along with my Daddy as he visited with his clients. He sold groceries to small independent grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores. He had the same customers for decades and being able to visit with them once or twice during the summer was like visiting long lost relatives....