Holiday Giveaway with Seattle’s Best Coffee! 8 WINNERS!
Tue, 11/3/09 – 10:51 AM | 407 Comments

Y’all know how I love my coffee. Nothing starts my day off better than a nice cup of coffee and a little quiet time to gather my thoughts before the rest of the house files …

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Apple Fritters and Fall Days
Wednesday, 30 Sep, 2009 – 11:59 | 50 Comments
Apple Fritters and Fall Days

My first memories of apple fritters come from a family trip to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee when I was about seven years old. Up until then, I’d never had them before but it was …

Good N Easy Cake with Homemade Whipped Cream
Sunday, 27 Sep, 2009 – 10:00 | 57 Comments
Good N Easy Cake with Homemade Whipped Cream

I’ll be bringing you a new apple recipe each day this week! I originally published this one Jan 11, 2009 and am republishing it for you today. I do hope you get a chance to …

Chocolate Fudge That Can Take Over The World
Wednesday, 23 Sep, 2009 – 15:37 | 91 Comments
Chocolate Fudge That Can Take Over The World

Did you know that you can subscribe to Southern Plate by email to receive an email from me each time I post a new recipe? Click here. To view a full index of …

Old Fashioned (AND SUPER EASY) Berry Cobbler
Friday, 18 Sep, 2009 – 15:19 | 45 Comments
Old Fashioned (AND SUPER EASY) Berry Cobbler

Berry pie, berry pie
I’m gonna make him a berry pie
I wanna be the apple of his eye
So I’m gonna make him a berry pie
This post is brought to you because of Dolly Parton – and …

Shoofly Pie and Subtitling Southerners
Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 11:41 | 52 Comments
Shoofly Pie and Subtitling Southerners

If you ever want to get a hankering to make pies, see that movie Waitress. I watched the entire thing thinking of nothing but baking. Keri Russell did a pretty good Southern accent too (thank …

Freezing Apples – and what the old folks taught me
Wednesday, 9 Sep, 2009 – 10:24 | 78 Comments
Freezing Apples – and what the old folks taught me

I learned at a young age the value of the wisdom which can only be gleaned by those who have lived a lifetime before us. My parents taught me to listen and they drove the …

Chocolate Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing (And why you are a good Mama if your cake is ugly)
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 9:40 | 53 Comments
Chocolate Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing (And why you are a good Mama if your cake is ugly)

While I’m on my way out of town for the weekend, I thought I’d replay a post from last year that you might enjoy.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Gratefully,  Christy
I try to teach …

Tiramisu
Wednesday, 19 Aug, 2009 – 8:56 | 61 Comments
Tiramisu

I’m gonna warn y’all up front that this recipe is a bit on the high maintenance side. Now any of you who know me know this is not my norm. I don’t have the time …

Grilled Bananas – Not Just For Weird People :)
Wednesday, 5 Aug, 2009 – 10:05 | 141 Comments
Grilled Bananas – Not Just For Weird People :)

My first thoughts when getting ready to write this post were “They’re gonna think I am weird”.
But honestly, if you are just now figuring that out about me, we got us one Jim Dandy of …

Easy Fried Pies
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2009 – 10:36 | 48 Comments
Easy Fried Pies

A few weeks ago (my goodness, how this month has flown by!), I brought you my Granny Lela’s Fried Peach Pies and promised you an easier way. I may get distracted, but I always try …

Congealed Salad – with my favorite ingredient!
Tuesday, 14 Jul, 2009 – 20:54 | 51 Comments
Congealed Salad – with my favorite ingredient!

Aside from fresh from the garden vegetables and iced tea, nothing says summer gathering to a Southerner like congealed salad. However, outside of the Southern United States, most folks refer to them as Gelatin or …

First Anniversary Video, Lemon Bars, and Special Guests!
Saturday, 11 Jul, 2009 – 10:44 | 77 Comments
First Anniversary Video, Lemon Bars, and Special Guests!

Lemon Bars on Southern Plate from Christy SouthernPlate.com on Vimeo.
*If you have problems viewing this video, please visit the help section on Vimeo, by clicking here.
Recipe is below in this post!

I’m so very excited …

Almost No Sugar Ice Cream Grahamwiches – And A Hamilton Beach Mixer Giveaway!
Monday, 6 Jul, 2009 – 8:55 | 291 Comments
Almost No Sugar Ice Cream Grahamwiches – And A Hamilton Beach Mixer Giveaway!

Have you blogged about Southern Plate? List your blog by clicking here so we can come visit you as we celebrate SP’s 1 Year Anniversary!

In this post, I’m going to show you how to make …

Quick and Easy Jelly Filled Doughnuts
Monday, 8 Jun, 2009 – 10:54 | 19 Comments
Quick and Easy Jelly Filled Doughnuts

Special thanks to Tina of Mommy’s Kitchen for letting me know that today is National Jelly Filled Doughnut Day! She even suggested I re-post this in honor of such a prestigious holiday. As I am …

The Wonder Of Simple Things And A Simple Cake
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 22:06 | 55 Comments
The Wonder Of Simple Things And A Simple Cake

Today is the last day of school for us. While we’ve been living here a few weeks, there is still so much to be done. Clothes and dishes and such are put away but the …

Chocolate Gravy
Monday, 11 May, 2009 – 5:58 | 54 Comments
Chocolate Gravy

This morning I was making biscuits when my daughter announced that she wanted chocolate for breakfast. Hey, the gal is smart. Even at the tender age of three, she knows what she needs. As I …

Frozen Cranberry Banana Salads
Friday, 8 May, 2009 – 10:23 | 32 Comments
Frozen Cranberry Banana Salads

(Originally posted July 10, 2008. Please see letter at bottom)
Tea rooms in the south are a far cry from formalized locales where you sit up straight, sip hot tea, and nibble on a scone. In …

Creamy Chocolate Frosting
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 7:21 | 37 Comments
Creamy Chocolate Frosting

My next post will bring you news and videos from my L.A. trip! I had a GREAT time and can’t wait to tell you all about it! Well, not as much as I told my …

Chocolate Pecan Pie
Friday, 24 Apr, 2009 – 5:29 | 27 Comments
Chocolate Pecan Pie

Life should be lived with a fun spirit and a grateful heart at every turn. With that in mind, I am proud to bring you a guest post which my dear friend, Terri, sent to …

Fresh Strawberry Pie
Saturday, 11 Apr, 2009 – 13:10 | 51 Comments
Fresh Strawberry Pie

I know I’ve brought you an awful lot of sweets lately and some of you may be wondering where my family puts all of these desserts! I can answer that question simply enough, we put …

Lemon Meringue Pie With Cookie Crumb Crust
Monday, 30 Mar, 2009 – 9:34 | 47 Comments
Lemon Meringue Pie With Cookie Crumb Crust

Lemon pie is a staple in the south, especially in the hotter months. Often referred to as “lemon icebox pie”, it is commonly kept in the fridge and served cold as a refreshing ending to …

Dr. Seuss Wocket In My Pocket Cupcakes! *Wocket Cupcake Printable*
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 8:14 | 44 Comments
Dr. Seuss Wocket In My Pocket Cupcakes! *Wocket Cupcake Printable*

This is National Read Across America Week! For those of you with elementary and preschool, this week will be filled with several Dr. Seuss readings and activities as Read Across America Week always coincides with …

Marble Cheesecake Brownies
Friday, 27 Feb, 2009 – 8:28 | 40 Comments
Marble Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake and chocolate always strike me as the perfect combination for a very good reason : It is.
If you’ve ever had those cheesecake brownies made from a box before, you’re in for an amazing sight. …

Peanut Butter Brownies with Peanut Butter Fudge Icing
Wednesday, 25 Feb, 2009 – 8:16 | 65 Comments
Peanut Butter Brownies with Peanut Butter Fudge Icing

My Starbucks friends have been waiting on this recipe. After a weekend of doing pretty much nothing but baking brownies, I left a message on Facebook for some folks to meet me there to share …

Brownie Celebration Sodas!
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 11:13 | 42 Comments
Brownie Celebration Sodas!

I am having WAY too much fun this week! Tune in all week long as I get to do one of my absolute favorite things : Play with my food!
Wilton has come out with a …

My Sweet Valentines
Monday, 2 Feb, 2009 – 9:50 | 49 Comments
My Sweet Valentines

I have always loved Valentine’s day but not because I have some grand Valentine’s memories or even expectations of doing anything special on the fourteenth. Since I have had children, I’ve spent every Valentine’s day …

My Number One Recommendation For Super Bowl Parties, Guaranteed To Score A Touchdown!
Saturday, 31 Jan, 2009 – 10:19 | 18 Comments
My Number One Recommendation For Super Bowl Parties, Guaranteed To Score A Touchdown!

We’re down to the wire for Super Bowl Parties but there is still time to be the one person who arrives with the show stopper! Out of all the recipes on Southern Plate, this is …

M&M Oatmeal Bars (Made with baking mix!)
Wednesday, 21 Jan, 2009 – 10:17 | 49 Comments
M&M Oatmeal Bars (Made with baking mix!)

These cookies were almost impossible to get a photo of. It seemed a soon as I cut them they started flying off the platter. Finally, I was forced to hide this little guy and he …