Recent Recipes

5-Minute Candied Walnuts

5-Minute Candied Walnuts

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups walnuts 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) DIRECTIONS: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. To a large non-stick skillet, add the walnuts, 

Grandma’s Pecan Pie

Grandma’s Pecan Pie

1 hour to prepare serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS: 1 pie crust, store-bought or homemade 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup light corn syrup 3 eggs, beaten 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Fried Cornbread – Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes

Fried Cornbread – Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of self rising flour 1 cup of all purpose cornmeal 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of sugar, optional 2 eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup of cooking oil (vegetable, canola, melted bacon fat 

Sour Cream Cucumber Salad

Sour Cream Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS: 2 English cucumbers, sliced ¼ inch rounds ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 cup sour cream ½ lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper DIRECTIONS: Combine cucumber and onion 

Strawberry Tiramisu

Strawberry Tiramisu

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of strawberry jam 1/2 cup warm water 1/3 cup orange juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier plus one tablespoon extra 1-1/4 pounds mascarpone at room temperature 1-1/3 cups whipping cream 35% 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ladyfingers or Savoiardi you’ll need about 50 1-1/2 to 2 pounds strawberries washed, dried, and sliced 2 tablespoons lemon zest DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, combine the jam, water, orange juice 

Roasted Potato Salad

Roasted Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb two-bite potatoes or Yukon 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 pinch dried marjoram 1/2 red onion cut in half and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chive 1/2 batch DF Parmesan sub or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 450 

Lemonade Puppy Chow

Lemonade Puppy Chow

INGREDIENTS: 9 cups Chex cereal 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 1/4 cup unsalted butter 4 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS: Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, 

Crinkle Cake

Crinkle Cake

INGREDIENTS: 1 (1 lb) box phyllo dough, thawed 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon cardamom SYRUP 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Preheat 

Grandma’s Fresh Peach Cobbler

Grandma’s Fresh Peach Cobbler

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup milk 5 -6 peaches, sliced DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°. Pour melted butter into an 8×8 pan. Whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder and 

Unforgettable Chocolate Frosted Brownies

Unforgettable Chocolate Frosted Brownies

INGREDIENTS: 1 (level) cup unsweetened cocoa powder divided; 3/4 cup for brownies, 1/4 cup for frosting 1 cup unsalted butter, divided; 3/4 cup for brownies, 1/4 cup for frosting 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2 teaspoons