Stories written by southernplate

Pin itI hope you are having a wonderful Monday and looking forward to a great week. I’m playing catch up on my book this week and getting ready to get my first passport stamp as I head to Ecuador next week with Operation Christmas Child! I’ll have more on that later on this week as [...]

Make this the night before and just pop it in the oven!
Feb 7 2012 | Posted in
Breads,
Breakfast |
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Mama talks about accents and changing times

Tastes like the perfect gooey oatmeal raisin cookie!
Feb 2 2012 | Posted in
Dessert,
Pie |
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I love quotes and have amassed quite a collection!

One Fish, Two Fish by Dr Seuss

A simple and delicious biscuit topped chicken pot pie

Part lunch, part breakfast, part sandwich, part dessert, and all the way good!

Tacky was an odd little bird, but he was just what they needed
Jan 19 2012 | Posted in
Story Time |
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Pin itCongratulations to Ricky Mudd! His comment was chosen using random.org to win this prize. Thank you to everyone who entered! You help ensure we have more great giveaways coming up on SouthernPlate.com! Congratulations are also in order to Christine Sanford! White Lily was so excited with the participation in this giveaway that they decided [...]
Jan 19 2012 | Posted in
Misc |
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Moist Dark Chocolate Cake with a Whipped Cappuccino Buttercream
Jan 16 2012 | Posted in
Cake,
Dessert |
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Peanut Butter, Cream Cheese, & Brown Sugar Heaven!

When it comes to football I’m on the side of any team whose fans like to serve food
Jan 6 2012 | Posted in
Misc |
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A yummy meal in one casserole with endless ways to adapt it

A delicious punch that everyone will enjoy!
Dec 29 2011 | Posted in
Beverages |
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Pin it Video features “Happy Day After Christmas” by Matthew West from his Heart Of Christmas album. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas surrounded by family and friends (and some good food, too!). This video contains some photos of my Christmas dinner as well as video and photos of our family throughout the year. [...]
Dec 27 2011 | Posted in
Video |
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Pin itPlease leave your Christmas Wishes for the Southern Plate family in the comments section on this post! Thank you! MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday and I hope you all have an abundance of Christmas in your heart! I wanted to send you our Christmas card and share with you [...]
Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Icebox Fruitcake Ingredients1 box graham crackers (14.4 oz) 1 cup pecans 1 jar maraschino cherries (10 oz) 1 tablespoons cherry juice 1 cup raisins 1 cup shredded coconut, firmly packed 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz) InstructionsFinely crush graham crackers and coarsely chop [...]

An unbelievably quick party entree that is sure to impress!
Pin it There are around 500 recipes so far on SouthernPlate.com so it can get a bit overwhelming at times. Today I thought I’d pick out a few of my Christmas Candy and Gift Mix posts to make your holidays a bit easier. Feel free to browse through the entire index of recipes on Southern [...]

I went shopping for you!
Dec 12 2011 | Posted in
Misc |
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Dried fruit layered with cinnamon, brown sugar, and just enough flour and butter to hold it all together until it reaches your mouth!

Chocolate Chip Cookie bars with Brown Sugar Meringue..oh yeah

My nephew came up with the name for these yummy meringue cookies
Nov 24 2011 | Posted in
Cookies,
Holidays |
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Pin itI’m about to unplug for a few days to focus on my family. I have some posts set to go automatically up on Facebook and SouthernPlate.com but wanted to leave you with a note I wrote on my Facebook page earlier this week. Please see below… Dear Southern Plate Family, This time of year [...]
Nov 23 2011 | Posted in
Holidays |
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Pin it I had a wonderful time at Great Day Houston a few weeks back when I went to film a segment on Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Southern Living. Below is the segment if you’d like to see it. After that, be sure and scroll down for easy and inexpensive ideas for some [...]

Pin it Congratulations to Patti Skaggs! Her comment was chosen using random.org to win this great giveaway. Thank you to everyone who entered. More great giveaways are coming thanks to you! While lots of stores are offering great deals, I’m teaming up with Masterbuilt to GIVE one Lucky Southern Plate Family Member A Butterball Indoor [...]
Nov 22 2011 | Posted in
Holidays,
Misc |
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Pin itKitchens are heating up leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday! If you are still looking for ideas and some recipes… Be sure and check out my Thanksgiving Menu Bonanza Post for over 60 recipes! (Click here). Below are some other recipes that have been popular this week based on views and how many of you have [...]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
Holidays,
Misc |
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