If you want a perfect pecan pie every time, you need this recipe in your life. It has the traditional Southern pecan pie taste of rich and nutty caramelized filling in a flaky buttery pie crust, but the best part is that it never misses. As kids, one of our favorite Sunday desserts was pecan pie. It seemed like Mama made one almost every Sunday and coincidentally, that was the day when we ... Continue Reading
Freezer Mashed Potatoes
Made with potatoes, butter, and cream cheese, this recipe for freezer mashed potatoes makes the most deliciously creamy mashed potatoes that freeze beautifully. Hey friends! Today I'm sharing a little bonus recipe with you for frozen mashed potatoes to compliment my freezer shepherd's pie. Because YES! You can make ahead mashed potatoes and freeze them. This recipe freezes beautifully and ... Continue Reading
40+ Game Day Recipes
From slow cooker recipes for the main dish to easy appetizer recipes you can take tailgating, here's a comprehensive list of over 40 game day recipes to make your football season enjoyable and delicious! Getting ready for a big game this weekend? Or has Super Bowl Sunday finally arrived? Whether you're tailgating at the game or enjoying it with family and friends in the comfort of your own ... Continue Reading
Pretty Cake Mix Cupcakes With Vanilla Glaze
These easy cake mix cupcakes include a tender white cake mix topped with a sweet vanilla glaze and a pretty edible decoration. They're perfect for your next birthday party, shower, or get-together. Looking for an easy homemade cupcake recipe that looks so pretty and perfect that everyone will think they're store-bought? Step this way! I have my daughter to thank for inspiring this cake mix ... Continue Reading
Pat-In-Pan Pie Crust
This pat-in-pan pie crust is a flaky and lightly sweet homemade pie crust. Mixed in the pan, it's quick, easy, and makes a perfect pie crust every time. This is one of my basic homemade recipes that has come in handy for me on countless occasions. Let's list all the boxes it ticks: It's not the least bit fussy. In fact, you mix the ingredients in the pie dish so you don't even dirty up a ... Continue Reading
Cranberry Crunch
These cranberry crunch bars include sweet and tart cranberries with a buttery streusel-like crumble topping and base that make them the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table this year. Some recipes just get you talking about the old days, which is why we love them so much. Cranberry crunch is one of those recipes that gets my mother talking about her childhood. The school lunch ladies ... Continue Reading
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
These pecan thumbprint cookies are a scrumptious shortbread cookie recipe bursting with pecan flavor, with sweet Christmas-inspired icing added to the thumbprint. My Mama has dropped by today to share her Christmas thumbprint cookies recipe, so take it away, Mama! I've told you before that I am not the cookie lover Christy is. Well, these cookies are the exception. I fell in love with these ... Continue Reading
Pecan Pie Muffins
All you need is 5 ingredients to make these moist and deliciously rich pecan pie muffins, which have all the flavors and the smell of a freshly baked pecan pie. Raise your hand if you love pecan pie. It's one of those must-make desserts every Thanksgiving and holiday season, right? Down South, we can never resist a pecan pie. Well, if you love a Southern pecan pie as much as the next ... Continue Reading
Faux Pecan Pie Without Pecans
My faux pecan pie without pecans is a taste twin to the classic Southern pecan pie but it's safe for people with a nut allergy. It has an irresistibly rich custard-like pie filling, but with a secret ingredient to replace the pecans. Since I first posted this alternative to a traditional pecan pie recipe, I've received countless emails thanking me for helping families bring back this treasured ... Continue Reading
3 Bean Salad With Dressing
Loaded with chickpeas, red kidney beans, and green beans and served with a tangy yet sweet apple cider vinegar dressing, this flavorful Southern 3 bean salad recipe is a personal favorite. Classic three-bean salad is one of my favorite snacks, sides, and meals. I could pretty much live on this stuff... and sometimes do! In fact, when meal planning, I like to make a big batch of this 3 bean ... Continue Reading
