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Super Easy King Cake (WOW GOOD!)

This delicious cake is so easy to make and has just the right touch of sweetness

Feb 22 2011 | Posted in Breads,Cake,Dessert | Read More »

Mama’s Strawberry Cobbler

Today my Mama shares her recipe and memories of Strawberry Cobbler…

Feb 21 2011 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Peanut Butter Fudge Iced Brownies

I’ve lost count of how many of you have tried this icing since I first brought it to Southern Plate back in 2008 on Red’s birthday cake. Our family tradition has us putting it over a yellow cake but the combination of chocolate brownies paired with this old fashioned boiled icing is a whole new level of old fashioned decadence – so much so that I’m devoting a whole new post to it!

Jan 24 2011 | Posted in Chocolate,Dessert,Southern Classics | Read More »

Simple Strawberry Soup (Cinderella’s Favorite!)

There is a restaurant in Disney World located in the Grand Floridian Resort whose specialty is Strawberry Soup. This is the stuff of legends and the legend is so big that it has reached all the way to North Alabama

Jan 19 2011 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Blue Ribbon Brownies – From Susan Spencer

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Blue Ribbon Brownies – From Susan Spencer Ingredients1 cup shortening 4 eggs 4 squares unsweetened baker’s chocolate 2 cups sugar 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup nuts 1 ½ teaspoon salt InstructionsMelt shortening and chocolate together. Sift flour, salt and [...]

Jan 15 2011 | Posted in Chocolate,Dessert,Guests | Read More »

Homemade Turtles, Book Signing, and a Challenge for you!

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Homemade Turtles, Book Signing, and a Challenge for you! Ingredients1 package Rolos 1 bag square pretzels (the waffle weave ones, such as Snyders) Pecan Halves InstructionsOn an ungreased cookie sheet, place an unwrapped Rolo atop a pretzel. Repeat until you run out of Rolos or room on your cookie [...]

Dec 20 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Life at Bountiful | Read More »

Oreo Cookie Balls- 3 Ingredient Easy!

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Oreo Cookie Balls- 3 Ingredient Easy! Ingredients1 package Oreos (or generic) 1 brick cream cheese, softened (8 ounces) 1 package white almond bark InstructionsCrush cookies very fine either by using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a mallet or rolling [...]

Dec 17 2010 | Posted in Cookies,Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Holidays,Misc | Read More »

Homemade Caramels -You’ll be spoiled!

These homemade ones are far better than any caramel I’ve ever had in my life

Dec 14 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Holidays | Read More »

Nanny’s Oatmeal Pie – From Sherry Massey

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Nanny’s Oatmeal Pie – From Sherry Massey Ingredients¼ cup butter ½ cup sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. cloves ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup dark corn syrup 3 eggs 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1 unbaked pie shellInstructionsPreheat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar together. Add cinnamon, [...]

Dec 12 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Guests,Pie | Read More »

Old Fashioned Potato Candy

This is an old fashioned candy recipe that I’ve received a lot of requests for. Mama said her Mama Reed used to make it around the holidays for all the kids.

Dec 7 2010 | Posted in Cookies,Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Holidays | Read More »

Pecan Nougat Cookies

Oh my goodness do I ever love these cookies!

Dec 1 2010 | Posted in Cookies,Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Holidays,Misc | Read More »

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

I blame this pie almost entirely for my childhood weight issues – and man was it ever worth it!

Nov 29 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Pie | Read More »

Mema’s Crispy Oatmeal Cookies – from Mrs. Mary Eugenia Taylor

Cooking and eating have always been a big part of family gatherings. With roots from Italy and Germany, just to name a few, that is no surprise.

Nov 20 2010 | Posted in Cookies,Dessert,Guests | Read More »

Cheesecake Bar – Make Everyone Happy!

Want a homemade dessert with surprisingly little effort that will please a crowd? A cheesecake bar and this super easy cheesecake recipe is the way to go!

Nov 18 2010 | Posted in Cake,Dessert,Holiday Favorites!,Holidays,Pie | Read More »

Apple Brown Betty (Guest Post!)

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Apple Brown Betty Ingredients1 quart apple sauce 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup butter 1 or 2 teaspoons cinnamon (depends on your taste) 1/2 cup pecans, choppedInstructionsMix apple sauce and 1/4 cup sugar and pour into a baking dish. Melt 1/2 cup butter and [...]

Nov 4 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Misc | Read More »

Oreo Ice Cream Cake (The Eighties are Stalking Me)

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Oreo Ice Cream Cake Ingredients1 container Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (I am using 1.5 quart container, you can use more or less), softened 1 package Oreo cookies (or the cheapie generic, like I use) 1 container caramel ice cream topping (about 2 cups)InstructionsPlace cookies in a gallon zipper [...]

Oct 27 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Honey Punkin Cream Cheese Pie

Honey, Pumpkin, and Cream Cheese, all mixed together to make this delectable pie!

Oct 23 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Pie | Read More »

Old Fashioned Coconut Meringue Pie (My Favorite)

Pin it Coconut Meringue Pie 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup milk stick margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs, separated 1 heaping cup coconut, sweetened flaked 9 inch pie shell, baked (Or my Mix In The Pan Pie crust) Mix flour, sugar, salt, margarine, milk, and egg yolks in [...]

Oct 5 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Pie | Read More »

Candied Apples that you eat with a Fork!

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Candied Apples that you eat with a Fork! Ingredients1 package cinnamon candies (1 to 1-1/2 cups) 4-5 apples, peeled and chopped (about three cups chopped) 1/4 Cup butter InstructionsPlace apples in a large skillet. Pour candies over them and add butter. Place over medium high heat and cook, stirring [...]

Sep 9 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Apple Doozie (Dessert Pizza)

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Apple Doozie (Dessert Pizza) Ingredients1 pizza crust 1 can apple pie filling* 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 c flour 1/2 stick margarine (1/4 of a cup) 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup Confectioner’s sugar (glaze) 2 Tablespoons milk (glaze) 1 teaspoon vanila (glaze) InstructionsPlace pizza [...]

Sep 6 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Pie | Read More »

Jeanne Robertson’s 7-Up Pound Cake

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Jeanne Robertson’s 7-Up Pound Cake Ingredients1 cup butter or margarine 1?2 cup shortening 3 cups sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract* 5 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 7 fluid ounces 7-Up (Can use diet) 1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar (glaze) 2 tablespoons milk (glaze) 1/4 tsp lemon [...]

Aug 26 2010 | Posted in Cake,Dessert | Read More »

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients9inch deep dish pie shell 1 Cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 cups milk 2/3 cup sugar dash salt 1 tsp vanilla 3 eggs, separated 4 tablespoons corn starch 1/4 cup sugar (for meringue)InstructionsBake empty pie shell according to directions. In a [...]

Aug 17 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Pie | Read More »

Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Cinnamon Tortilla Chips Ingredients1/2 Cup Sugar (or sugar substitute, Ideal is my new favorite!) 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 2-3 flour tortillasInstructionsMelt butter in microwave. Brush one side of each tortilla with melted butter. Stir cinnamon and sugar together* and sprinkle over buttered side of each. Repeat with [...]

Jul 29 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Un-Fried, Fried Ice Cream

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Un-Fried, Fried Ice Cream IngredientsContainer Vanilla Ice cream (I am using 48 oz size) 3 Cups Honey and Oats Cereal* 3 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoons cinnamonInstructionsScoop frozen ice cream out onto waxed paper lined baking sheets and place in freezer for at least an hour, or [...]

Jul 24 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Miss Mary Anne’s Twinkie Cake

Pin it WELCOME to Southern Plate! I’m so thrilled to have you here, my only regret is that I can’t give you a hug through the computer! Sit back, get comfy, and sit a spell because you’re a grand addition to the family. If you like, you can subscribe via email just to make sure [...]

Jul 13 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Patriotic Punch Bowl Cake

Pin itWelcome to the newly designed SouthernPlate.com! There are a lot of improvements in store to make the site more user friendly, including buttons at the bottom of each post that allow you to print only the recipe! For now only the most recent posts have the print button but I’m working to add it [...]

Jul 2 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Eggless & Easy Peach Ice Cream

Pin itI’ve had a lot of folks ask for ice cream recipes lately so today I wanted to bring you one of the easiest ones around, with only three ingredients! The great thing about this ice cream is how incredibly low maintenance and customizable it is. Add in your favorite flavored carbonated drink and fruit [...]

Jun 25 2010 | Posted in Dessert | Read More »

Ashley Mac’s Coconut Caramel Pie

Pin it Summer time is here and with it comes some of my favorite cold desserts! Today I’m bringing you a brand spanking new freezer pie that I know you’re gonna love. Seriously, you are going to LOVE this pie! A while back I posted a sneak peek for my book and featured the cover, [...]

Jun 11 2010 | Posted in Dessert,Pie | Read More »