Infused with garlic, salt and pepper, oregano, and parsley, this easy and delicious homemade zesty garlic bread seasoning recipe will add zest and flavor to so many dishes. The possibilities are limitless! This recipe for zesty garlic bread seasoning came to me via a Dallas restaurant. They gave our table a basket of what they called "toasties": strips of crunchy toasted bread covered in the ... Continue Reading
How To Make Whipped Cream With Evaporated Milk
Take a step back in time and learn how to make whipped cream with evaporated milk. This recipe is simple, easy, and most importantly, results in a deliciously fluffy whipped topping for your favorite dessert. Today I'm sharing a great tip from the old days on how to make a delicious whipped cream using ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now! Yep, evaporated milk is the perfect ... Continue Reading
10 Reasons Why Wooden Spoons Are The Best
There are multiple wooden spoon uses that don't just include mixing. Here's how to use this versatile cooking utensil, plus the best way to clean your wooden spoon for long-term use. Grandma was right. Wooden spoons really are the best. They are inexpensive, versatile, and often overlooked in the kitchen. They don’t transfer heat the way metal spoons do, and they won’t scratch your non-stick ... Continue Reading
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
If you like cheesecake and apple pie, you're in for a treat! This lip-smackin' caramel apple cheesecake recipe features the best of both, with a crumbly cheesecake base, smooth cream cheese filling, and an addictive caramel and apple pie topping. Caramel apples are one of my favorite treats! I remember when my grandpa and I would split one and practically wrestle over who got to eat the gooey ... Continue Reading
Sugar-Free Peach Lemonade (2 Ingredients Only)
Combine the refreshing taste of juicy canned or fresh peaches with light lemonade to make peach lemonade, a sweet sugar-free summer drink. I was in the grocery store yesterday morning and as I walked by the produce section the fragrant smell of fresh peaches hit me. Oh goodness. I love fruit and veggies year-round, but there is just nothing in this world like the flavor of in-season produce. ... Continue Reading
Moon Pie Cake
You will be over the moon about this Moon Pie cake! It's a refreshing refrigerator summer cake recipe with multiple layers, starting with soft Moon Pies, then creamy vanilla pudding, sweet caramel syrup, fresh banana slices, and whipped topping. There aren't many snacks as synonymous with the South as a Moon Pie. If you have no idea what a Moon Pie is, you're in for a treat! ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Sundae Cake
This chocolate sundae cake is basically a delectable fudge sundae in cake form, complete with a moist dark chocolate fudge cake, chocolate syrup, whipped cream topping, and a cherry on top. This chocolate sundae cake is definitely celebration-worthy on all counts. The appearance makes you think of red balloons and barbecues but beyond that, the ease of it is stunning. I dreamed this up years ... Continue Reading
Lemon Cherry Cheesecake
This lemon cherry cheesecake recipe is a little bit magic, combining a fluffy lemon cake with a light cheesecake layer and cherry pie filling on top. This refrigerator cake is the perfect summer dessert. Today I'm sharing a fun little recipe with you with a bit of cooking "magic" involved. This deliciously magic lemon cherry cheesecake recipe starts out with the cake on the bottom and a ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Cobbler
My quick and easy chocolate cobbler recipe is the perfect mouthwatering combination of moist chocolate cake with a hot chocolate fudge sauce layer. You're going to love this deliciously decadent chocolate dessert! Growing up, we had this Southern chocolate cobbler recipe probably once a week. I always thought it was because everyone liked it so much. But according to Mama, the frequency of ... Continue Reading
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Velvet Cream Sauce
These pan-seared pork chops are seared in butter, infused with rich chicken broth, and topped with a mouthwatering velvet cream sauce. They'll never believe how simple this recipe actually is! My husband doesn't like gravy. Many of you who have been with me a while may remember me mentioning that from time to time. Although, after 17 years of marriage, I've learned that he really isn't as ... Continue Reading
